MAIN STREET STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS

The City of East Orange has issued Addendum #1 for its Main Street Streetscape Improvements project, identified under Contract # DPW 566. This addendum clarifies specific aspects of the original bid, which was advertised alongside two cost estimating services RFPs in the Newark Star Ledger on March 16, 2021. The core project involves significant streetscape enhancements and modifications, specifically detailing changes to construction documents related to traffic materials and equipment. The scope encompasses all traffic materials and equipment as indicated within the "Construction Drawings for MLK Streetscape Improvements, City of East Orange, Essex County, NJ," prepared by Bowman, dated February 15, 2021, allowing for the option of an approved equal. This clarification is critical for bidders to ensure compliance with updated specifications for this vital urban infrastructure project. This Addendum #1 arose directly from questions and concerns expressed during a virtual pre-proposal conference held on March 24, 2021, at 12:00 p.m. While specific contractor qualification requirements like NJ Public Works Contractor Registration are not detailed within this addendum, their necessity for a public works project of this nature is implied and would be outlined in the main bid document. The addendum also facilitated the distribution of key contact information at the pre-bid meeting, providing direct communication channels for technical inquiries. Prospective contractors must ensure they have thoroughly reviewed all original bid documents and this addendum to understand the full scope of work and required expertise. For the Main Street Streetscape Improvements project, the submission deadline was established as Thursday, April 1, 2021, at 12:00 p.m. Bidders were expected to incorporate all clarifications from this addendum, which was posted on the City of East Orange website on March 25, 2021. Although this addendum does not specify bid security or performance bond requirements, these would typically be delineated in the primary bid solicitation. For any further questions or concerns regarding the project or addendum, interested parties were directed to contact Lisa L. Jackson at (973) 266-5162. Additional technical contacts, including June Zheng, Principal Engineer for the City of East Orange (June.zheng@eastorange-nj.gov), UNLOCK and Jaryd Moran, Project Manager for Bowman Consulting Group (jmoran@bowmanconsulting.com), UNLOCK were also provided.