Southwick & Victoria Street Sidewalk Improvements

The Borough of Raritan, Somerset County, New Jersey, is soliciting sealed bids for the Southwick & Victoria Street Sidewalk Improvements project. This public works initiative encompasses the installation of new concrete sidewalks and handicapped ramps along Southwick & Victoria Street, extending from Railroad Avenue to Frelinghuysen Avenue. The comprehensive scope of work includes infilling existing sidewalk gaps and strategically removing and replacing sections of sidewalk and curb to ensure full compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements. Bidders are expected to thoroughly review the Construction Plans for a precise definition of removal and replacement limits, guaranteeing all improvements adhere to specified engineering standards. Prospective contractors must meet stringent pre-qualification criteria, including mandatory registration with the New Jersey Department of Labor under the Public Works Contractor Registration Act (P.L. 2003, c. 91, N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.51) and with the New Jersey Department of Treasury, Division of Revenue, pursuant to the Business Registration Act (P.L.2004, c.57, N.J.S.A. 52:32-44), both active at the time of bid receipt. Contract Documents, detailing all specifications and requirements, are available for examination and purchase for seventy-five dollars ($75.00) from Van Cleef Engineering Associates, located at 755 Memorial Parkway, Suite 110, Phillipsburg, NJ 08865, during specified business hours from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. Bid submissions must be enclosed in a sealed envelope, clearly marked with the project title and the bidder's name and address. Bids must be delivered to the Borough of Raritan, 22 First Street, Raritan, NJ 08869, no later than Thursday, June 4, 2015, at 1:00 PM, at which time a public bid opening will commence. A bid security is mandatory, requiring an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the total bid, with a maximum cap of Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000.00), as stipulated by N.J.S.A. 40A:11-21. Additionally, a Certificate of Consent of Surety from a qualified surety company, affirming its willingness to act as surety and guarantor for performance, must accompany each bid. Inquiries regarding document acquisition can be directed to Stanley J. Schrek, PE, AIA, PP, CME, LEED AP, at 908-454-3080. UNLOCK The Borough reserves the right to reject any or all bids.