JOHN J. GULD RECREATION AREA IMPROVEMENTS

The Borough of Ship Bottom is soliciting sealed bid packets for the John J. Guld Recreation Area Improvements, a significant public works project aimed at enhancing recreational facilities within the county of Ocean, State of New Jersey. The comprehensive scope of work includes the construction of one new ADA accessible pickleball court, complete with concrete perimeter curbing and fencing. Additionally, the project encompasses several alternate bids, such as the repair and re-color coating of two existing tennis courts, the reconstruction of the existing bocce ball court, the installation of a new storage garage, the repair and re-color coating of two existing shuffleboard courts, the addition of a new ADA compliant water bottle station, and the reconstruction of existing horseshoe pits. This initiative underscores the Borough's commitment to providing modern, accessible, and high-quality recreational spaces for its residents and visitors. Prospective contractors must demonstrate compliance with a range of New Jersey statutory requirements, including N.J.A.C. 17:27, N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. (Affirmative Action), N.J.S.A. 52:32-44 (Business Registrations), N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.25 et seq. (Prevailing Wage Act), and N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.48 (Public Work Contractor Registration). Firms currently suspended, debarred, or disqualified by Executive Order #34 (1976) are ineligible to participate. Contract Documents and Plans, prepared by Charles P. Cunliffe, P.E. of T&M Associates, are available for inspection and purchase for a non-refundable fee of $75.00, payable to "T&M Associates." No mandatory pre-bid meetings or site visits are explicitly mentioned for this specific project in the provided text, but bidders are expected to be familiar with all project conditions. Sealed bid packets are due on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at 10:00 AM prevailing time, and must be submitted to the Borough of Ship Bottom, located at 1621 Long Beach Boulevard, Ship Bottom, New Jersey 08008, where they will be publicly unsealed and announced. Each bid must be enclosed in a sealed envelope clearly bearing the bidder's name, address, and the project name. Mandatory submission requirements include a Statement of Consent of Surety from a New Jersey-authorized surety company and either a Bid Bond or a Certified Check, payable to "Borough of Ship Bottom," for not less than ten percent (10%) of the total bid price, capped at $20,000.00. The successful bidder will be required to furnish Performance and Payment Bonds for the full contract amount. The Base Bid Scope of Work must be completed within sixty (60) calendar days from the Notice of Award, with final general surface restoration and color coating of the new pickleball court completed by May 15, 2026. All Alternate Bid Scope of Work, if awarded, must also be completed by May 15, 2026. Kathleen Flanagan, Borough Administrator, is responsible for receiving bids, while inquiries regarding the specifications should be directed to the Purchasing Division.