Notice to Bidders: Amphitheater Improvements at the Community Arts Center

The Township of East Brunswick, New Jersey, is soliciting sealed bids for significant Amphitheater Improvements at the Community Arts Center. This comprehensive public works project encompasses minor site clearing, precise grading, and extensive earthwork to facilitate the construction of new seating terraces featuring cast-in-place seat walls. The scope further includes the expansion of the existing stage area with new cast-in-place walls, the installation of stepped concrete sidewalks and additional concrete flatwork, and the application of specialized concrete coating systems to exposed wall faces. Critical infrastructure upgrades involve metal re-painting, enhancement of site lighting and electrical systems, and significant landscape work, including the installation of sod and turf restoration, alongside the integration of various new site amenities as detailed in the official plan documents. Key project components also include a substantial 400 linear feet of reinforced concrete seat wall and 1,100 square yards of topsoil spreading. Prospective contractors must demonstrate compliance with rigorous state regulations, specifically N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq and N.J.A.C. 17:27, as well as adhere to the provisions of the New Jersey Prevailing Wage Act, N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.25 et seq. Bidders may also be required to meet qualifications established by the Department of Treasury, Division of Building and Construction. A mandatory statement of Consent of Surety from a New Jersey-authorized surety company, acceptable to the Township, must accompany each bid. Furthermore, a certificate from a licensed bonding company guaranteeing the ability to furnish the performance bond, as outlined in Subsection 103.05 of the General Conditions of the Contract, is a prerequisite for bid acceptance. There are no mandatory pre-bid meetings or site visits specified in this notice; however, contract documents and plans are available for examination and purchase at the Department of Planning and Engineering. Sealed bids, prepared on the Standard Proposal Forms as designated in Section 102 of the Contract Documents, must be hand-delivered or sent via certified mail in sealed envelopes clearly marked with the bidder's name, address, and project title. The bid opening is scheduled for October 14, 2026, at 11:00 A.M., to be held in the Large Conference Room at the Municipal Building, 1 Jean Walling Civic Center, East Brunswick, New Jersey 08816. A bid security of not less than ten (10%) percent of the bid amount, not exceeding $20,000.00, is required, payable as a certified check, cash, or a bid bond. This security serves as a guarantee for contract execution and satisfactory performance bond submission within five Municipal Business Days of award, with forfeiture as liquidated damages for non-compliance. Contract documents and plans can be obtained for a non-refundable fee of $15.00 from the Department of Planning and Engineering at the Public Works Complex, 4 Harts Lane, East Brunswick, New Jersey, during specified hours, up to 48 hours before the bid opening. Inquiries regarding submission should be directed to the Municipal Clerk, Tamar Lawful.