MILLING & PAVING OF VARIOUS STREETS FUNDING YEAR 2021

The City of East Orange, New Jersey, issued an Invitation to Bid for the "Milling & Paving of Various Streets Funding Year 2021." This significant public works project involves comprehensive road rehabilitation across various city streets. The extensive scope of work includes milling and paving with 3-inch Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA), the construction of new ADA-compliant handicap ramps equipped with detectable warning surfaces, and the removal and installation of concrete curb and sidewalk sections. Furthermore, the project requires resetting existing casting covers for utilities, granite curbs, and water valve boxes as needed, along with replacing existing inlet grates and constructing new Type 'D' inlets. The contractor will also be responsible for topsoiling, fertilizing, and seeding affected areas, applying traffic stripes, and performing all other necessary ancillary works to ensure complete and functional street improvements, adhering to the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) Standard Specifications. Prospective contractors are mandated to meet stringent qualification criteria and submit a comprehensive set of documents. Key requirements include a Proposal Guarantee in the form of a Certified Check, Cashier’s Check, or Bid Bond for 10% of the total bid, not exceeding $20,000.00, and a Consent of Surety in the principal sum of 100% of the contract amount. Bidders must also provide a Non-Collusion Affidavit, Affirmative Action Affidavit, Statement of Ownership, Business Registration Certificate, Disclosure of Investment Activities in Iran, a valid Public Works Contractor Registration Certificate, a detailed Statement of Bidder’s Qualifications, Experience, and Financial Ability, and proof of required insurance. Compliance with New Jersey statutes governing prevailing wages (N.J.S.A. 34-11 – 56.25) and Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity (N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq.) is strictly enforced. The project also emphasizes a preference for employing New Jersey citizens, as per R.S. 34:9-2. No mandatory pre-bid meetings were indicated, but Requests for Information (RFIs) were required by Thursday, April 7, 2022, at 2:00 PM EST. Sealed proposals for this vital East Orange infrastructure project were received by the Purchasing Agent in the Council Chambers at East Orange City Hall. The firm submission deadline was Wednesday, April 20, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. prevailing local time, at which point bids were publicly opened and read aloud. Bids had to be presented in quadruplicate using the provided Proposal Forms, enclosed in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the bidder's name and "MILLING & PAVING OF VARIOUS STREETS FUNDING YEAR 2021." A non-refundable fee of $75.00 was required for bid packets, though a downloadable version was available from the City's website. The successful bidder will be required to furnish a one-year Performance Bond for 100% of the awarded price. For bid packets and mail delivery, contact the Division of Procurement, City Hall, 44 City Hall Plaza, East Orange, New Jersey 07018. Racquel C. Ferguson, Q.P.A. is listed as a contact.