WESTERVELT AVENUE, MACFARLAN AVENUE, AND NORTH 17TH STREET IMPROVEMENTS

The Borough of Hawthorne, located in Passaic County, New Jersey, is actively seeking sealed bids for its significant 2026 Road Improvement Program - Part II Local Aid, which specifically targets extensive enhancements along Westervelt Avenue, MacFarlan Avenue, and North 17th Street. The project encompasses a multi-faceted scope of work structured into three distinct Base Bids and one Alternate Bid. Base Bid 1 involves the crucial milling and resurfacing of Westervelt Avenue, extending from North 13th Street to its northern dead end, as well as the entire length of MacFarlan Avenue. This base bid further mandates ADA curb ramp improvements, comprehensive curb reconstruction, necessary ancillary drainage enhancements, and the installation of new regulatory and warning signs along both Westervelt Avenue and MacFarlan Avenue. Additionally, Base Bid 1 includes targeted sidewalk, driveway, and curb spot repairs on North 17th Street. Base Bid 2 specifically details MacFarlan Avenue Sewer Improvements, requiring the lining of sanitary sewer pipes (8” and 18” sizes), alongside essential point repairs and the re-establishment of existing service connections. Base Bid 3 addresses Resident Assessment for the spot replacement of sidewalks and driveway aprons for properties adjacent to Westervelt Avenue, MacFarlan Avenue, and North 17th Street. An Alternate Bid is also presented for the milling and resurfacing of North 17th Street, from its dead end to East Prospect Street, incorporating ADA curb ramp improvements, curb reconstruction, ancillary drainage upgrades, and the installation of regulatory and warning signs. The total project duration is stipulated at 90 calendar days from the issuance of the notice to proceed, ensuring timely completion of these critical infrastructure upgrades for the community. Prospective contractors must demonstrate compliance with stringent New Jersey statutory requirements, including N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27 concerning equal employment opportunity, to foster fair labor practices. Furthermore, corporations, partnerships, and limited liability companies are obligated to comply with N.J.S.A. 52:25-24.2, which mandates the disclosure of partners and stockholders. For corporations not chartered within New Jersey, a proper certificate authorizing them to conduct business within the state is a prerequisite. The successful bidder will also be held responsible for adhering to all prevailing wage rates as determined by the New Jersey Department of Labor, ensuring equitable compensation for workers. Detailed plans, specifications, and contract documents are available for review and procurement at Boswell Engineering, located at 330 Phillips Avenue, South Hackensack, New Jersey 07606. These documents can be inspected during specific hours: Monday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., excluding legal holidays. Digital copies on a USB flash drive can be obtained for a non-refundable fee of $10.00, with printed copies available upon request, subject to Boswell’s printing fees, throughout the period of May 18, 2026, to September 4, 2026. All sealed bids must be received by the Borough of Hawthorne, specifically at the Office of the Borough Clerk, situated at 445 Lafayette Avenue, Hawthorne, New Jersey 07506. The absolute deadline for bid submission is August 6, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. prevailing time, at which point all submitted bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Each bid package must be submitted on the prescribed forms provided with the Contract Drawings and Specifications, and must include a non-collusion affidavit and an ownership statement compliance form. A mandatory bid security, in the form of a Consent of Surety, certified check, cashier's check, or Bid Bond, is required, representing not less than ten (10%) percent of the total bid amount, not to exceed $20,000.00. This security must be made payable to the Owner and serves as a guarantee for the due execution and proper performance security of the contract upon award. The chosen contractor will further be required to furnish a performance and payment bond equal to 100 percent of the accepted bid amount, along with all requisite policies or Certificates of Insurance. Failure to comply with these requirements will result in the forfeiture of the bid security as liquidated damages. Bids are irrevocable for a period of sixty (60) days, as per N.J.S.A. 40A:11-24, unless a longer period is mutually agreed upon. For submission inquiries, Lori Fernandez, RMC, CMC, Borough Clerk, is the designated contact.