Desoto Avenue and Briarcliff Roadway Improvements (NJDOT Funded)

The Borough of Maywood, situated in Bergen County, New Jersey, is actively seeking sealed bids for the crucial Desoto Avenue and Briarcliff Avenue Roadway Improvements project. This significant infrastructure initiative is generously funded by the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) Municipal Aid Program, underscoring its importance for regional connectivity and safety. The comprehensive scope of work involves extensive upgrades and enhancements to the roadways on both Desoto Avenue and Briarcliff Avenue, aimed at improving pavement quality, drainage, and overall traffic functionality. Contractors will be responsible for all aspects of roadway reconstruction, resurfacing, and related site improvements, ensuring compliance with all municipal and state engineering standards to deliver a robust and lasting infrastructure asset to the community. Prospective contractors must demonstrate full compliance with a rigorous set of state and federal regulations. Mandatory requirements include adherence to N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27 concerning Affirmative Action, Executive Order 11246 related to Equal Opportunity, and all pertinent provisions of the Local Public Contracts Law, NJSA 40A:11-1 et seq. A critical qualification is providing proof of business registration with the New Jersey Department of Treasury, Division of Revenue, which is also required for all subcontractors across all tiers of the project. Furthermore, compliance with the Sales and Use Tax Act and registration with the New Jersey Department of Labor are prerequisites for participation. Given the NJDOT funding, all work performed under this contract will be subject to prevailing wage rates. No mandatory pre-bid meetings or site visits are indicated in the bid notice. Bid submissions must be meticulously prepared and enclosed in sealed envelopes, clearly marked with the bidder's name and address, as well as the project name on the exterior. These sealed bids are to be addressed to the Mayor and Council, Borough of Maywood, 15 Park Avenue, Maywood, New Jersey 07607, and must be delivered via certified mail or another acceptable delivery method directly to Barbara L. Dispoto, Municipal Clerk. The firm deadline for bid receipt is Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at 11:00 AM Local Prevailing Time. Each bid must be accompanied by a non-collusion affidavit and a certified check or bid bond representing not less than ten percent (10%) of the total bid amount, capped at $20,000.00 and no less than $500.00. Additionally, a consent of surety from a surety company authorized to conduct business in New Jersey, guaranteeing one hundred percent (100%) of the bid amount, is compulsory. Drawings, specifications, and standard proposal forms, prepared by Neglia Group, will be available for review at the Engineer’s office at 34 Park Avenue, Lyndhurst, N.J., starting Monday, May 18, 2026, at 12:00 PM; copies can be obtained for a non-refundable fee of $10.00 for a digital thumb drive or $200.00 for a hard copy. Bids will remain irrevocable for sixty (60) days following the submission deadline.