Columbian Park Improvements – Fieldhouse and Swimming Pool

This Invitation to Bid, issued by the City of East Orange, solicits proposals for the comprehensive "Columbian Park Improvements – Fieldhouse and Swimming Pool" project, identified as CONTRACT # 576-B. The extensive scope of work encompasses a significant rehabilitation of the existing Fieldhouse, including a small addition, a new roof, and extensive interior renovations to accommodate a new commercial kitchen and updated bathrooms. Furthermore, the project mandates renovations to the swimming pool area, specifically the installation of a new concrete pool deck, coping, and a new battery-powered ADA swing chair to ensure accessibility. This project aims to modernize and enhance the recreational facilities at Columbian Park, located at Block:146 Lot:20 in East Orange, NJ, by upgrading both the Field House and the swimming pool infrastructure. Prospective contractors are required to demonstrate competency and hold appropriate licenses to perform the specified remediation work. Key qualification requirements include adherence to the New Jersey Prevailing Wage Act (N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.25 et seq.), Affirmative Action regulations (N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27 et seq.), and the Public Works Contractor Registration Act (N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.48 et seq.), necessitating a valid Public Works Contractor Registration Certificate. A non-mandatory, but highly recommended, pre-bid conference and site walk-through is scheduled for Friday, November 18, 2022, at 10:00 AM, at Columbian Park, 175 Springdale Avenue, East Orange, New Jersey. Inquiries regarding the project should be directed to Brian A. Intindola, P.E., C.M.E., of Neglia Engineering Associates. Sealed proposals for this project must be submitted in quadruplicate on the provided Proposal Forms and will be received by the Purchasing Agent in the Council Chambers at East Orange City Hall. The submission deadline is Tuesday, December 20, 2022, at 11:00 A.M. prevailing local time. Each bid must be accompanied by a Proposal Guarantee in the form of a Certified Check, Cashier’s Check, or a Satisfactory Bid Bond equal to 10% of the Total Bid, not exceeding $20,000.00, payable to the City of East Orange, NJ. Required accompanying documents include a Non-Collusion Affidavit, Affirmative Action Affidavit, Statement of Ownership, Business Registration Certificate, Disclosure of Investment Activities in Iran, Public Works Contractor Registration Certificate, Statement of Bidders Qualifications, and Insurance Requirements. Bid packets are available for a non-refundable fee of $75.00 from the Division of Procurement or downloadable from www.eastorange-nj.gov. Contact for project inquiries: Brian A. Intindola at bintindola@negliaengineering.com UNLOCK or (201) 939-8805.