Furnish And Deliver Work Zone Safety Equipment For The Division Of Engineering (Monmouth County Co-Op)(Addendum #1 Issued)

Monmouth County Purchasing Division, on behalf of its Division of Engineering, is soliciting bids for the furnishing and delivery of a comprehensive array of work zone safety equipment. This procurement, identified as F-45-2027 and part of the Monmouth County Co-op program, involves supplying critical safety apparatus required for various municipal and highway projects throughout Monmouth County. The extensive scope of work includes, but is not limited to, 18" x 36" polyethylene safety drums with 5 bands of 6" alternating orange and white diamond grade sheeting, 28" hi-visibility fluorescent orange molded poly-vinyl chloride (PVC) traffic cones with high-intensity sheeting cone collars, and 18" x 18" stop and slow paddles with 72" PVC handles and diamond grade sheeting. Additionally, the requirement encompasses yellow and white 36" Omega posts, portable rubber bases, compact portable sign stands, and A-frame barricades featuring high-intensity orange and white sheeting. A substantial portion of the bid focuses on a wide variety of 36" x 36" fluorescent orange super bright roll-up signs, including specific MUTCD (Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices) symbols and wordings such as "FLAGGER," "BUMP," "ROAD WORK AHEAD," numerous "DETOUR" and "ROAD CLOSED" variations, "LITTER PATROL AHEAD," "ONE LANE AHEAD," "LEFT/RIGHT LANE CLOSED AHEAD," "ROAD FLOODED," "MOWING AHEAD," "SLOW," "BE PREPARED TO STOP," "SHOULDER WORK/CLOSED," "GROOVED PAVEMENT," "LANE SHIFT," "MERGE," "NO LEFT/RIGHT TURN," and "LOT CLOSED." All items must meet MUTCD standards and include specific product numbers and acceptable brands or equivalents, with "MCPW" stamping where specified. An Addendum #1 has been issued for this bid. Bidders must ensure that all proposed work zone safety equipment strictly adheres to the detailed specifications provided within the bid documents, including material composition, dimensions, sheeting grades, and branding or approved equivalents. The solicitation explicitly states that all items shall meet MUTCD standards, indicating a critical compliance requirement for traffic safety devices. While the bid document outlines extensive product specifications, it does not explicitly detail specific contractor qualifications, professional licenses such as the NJ Public Works Contractor Registration, or a minimum level of experience beyond the implicit ability to supply the specified goods. Furthermore, there is no mention of mandatory pre-bid meetings or site visits for prospective bidders, suggesting that all necessary information for pricing and submission is contained within the provided specifications and issued addenda. Interested vendors are required to submit bids using the standard Request for Bid (RFB) forms and adhere to the submission manner designated by the specifications. The firm deadline for receiving bids is precisely October 28, 2026, at 10:30:00 AM. Prospective bidders should be aware of Addendum #1, which has been issued, and ensure its review prior to submission. Information for obtaining the complete specifications may be acquired from the Monmouth County Purchasing Department. There are no explicit requirements for bid security, performance bonds, or liquidated damages mentioned within the provided text. All inquiries related to this bid should be directed to the Monmouth County Purchasing Division, with primary contact Sophia Giezey available via phone. The successful contractor will be expected to complete delivery of all awarded items within 90 days following the official contract award date.