Rock Salt

The Township of Hanover, located in Morris County, State of New Jersey, is soliciting sealed bids for BID No. 9 – ROCK SALT, encompassing the furnishing and delivery of approximately 4,000 tons of bulk rock salt. This essential material is required for the Municipal Public Works Garage, situated at 25 North Jefferson Road, Whippany, New Jersey. The successful contractor will be responsible for delivering the rock salt as and when required by the Township, with a mandatory delivery timeframe of within three (3) days upon receipt of an order. The contract period for these services and materials is scheduled to commence on November 1, 2026, and conclude on October 31, 2027, ensuring a consistent supply of de-icing agents for public safety and infrastructure maintenance throughout critical periods. This procurement aims to secure a reliable vendor for the upcoming winter seasons, maintaining operational readiness for the Township's road networks effectively and efficiently. Prospective contractors must demonstrate full compliance with several key New Jersey State Statutes to be considered for this vital contract. Bidders are required to adhere to the Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq.) and the mandatory Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Language (pursuant to N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27). Additionally, all bidders must possess a valid "State of New Jersey Business Registration Certificate" as mandated by P.L. 2004 c. 57, issued by the State of New Jersey, Department of Treasury, Division of Revenue. Compliance with the New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission "Pay-to-Play" Disclosure Legislation (N.J.A.C. 19:25-26) is also compulsory. While no mandatory pre-bid meetings or site visits are indicated, bid documents, approved by the Township Committee, are available for inspection and can be obtained at no cost from the office of the Township Engineer at the Municipal Building, 1000 Route 10, Whippany, during standard business hours (Monday-Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.). Sealed bids for the Rock Salt contract must be submitted on standard proposal forms, prepared in accordance with the provided specifications. Each bid must be meticulously enclosed in a sealed envelope, clearly displaying the bidder's name and address, the project name (BID No. 9 – ROCK SALT), and the bid date on the exterior. Submissions are to be addressed to the Township Clerk, Township of Hanover, 1000 Route 10, P.O. Box 250, Whippany, New Jersey 07981-0250. The definitive submission deadline is August 25, 2026, at 11:00 A.M. prevailing time. Bids, including those delivered by mail or commercial carriers such as FedEx or UPS, will be accepted only if they arrive by the specified deadline at the Township of Hanover's Municipal Campus, Main Public Meeting Room, 1000 Route 10, Whippany, NJ. A Certified Check or Bid Bond, in the amount specified in the Bid Proposal and payable to the Township of Hanover, must accompany each bid to guarantee contract execution. The Township retains the right to hold bids for a period of sixty (60) days and to reject any or all bids or waive any informality if deemed not detrimental to the Township's best interests.