Replacement Well No. 9

The Township of West Deptford, located in Gloucester County, New Jersey, is soliciting sealed bids for the crucial Replacement Well No. 9 project. This comprehensive infrastructure initiative involves the complete replacement of an existing municipal well to ensure continued reliable water service for the community. The scope of work encompasses all necessary design, permitting, demolition of existing structures, installation of new well infrastructure, associated pumping equipment, controls, and connection to the existing water distribution system, along with site restoration. This project is vital for maintaining the integrity and capacity of the Township's public water supply system. Prospective contractors must demonstrate stringent compliance with New Jersey state regulations. This includes N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27 concerning Affirmative Action, N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.25 et seq. pertaining to the New Jersey Prevailing Wage Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. S12101, et seq.). Additionally, bidders are required to submit a Disclosure Statement listing stockholders per N.J.S.A. 52:25-24.2, and must comply with the Public Works Contractor Registration Act (N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.48 et seq.), ensuring both the prime contractor and any subcontractors possess valid registrations. Proof of business registration for both the contractor and all named subcontractors, as mandated by N.J.S.A. 52:32-44, is also a mandatory submission component. There are no mandatory pre-bid meetings or site visits specified. Sealed bids will be publicly received, opened, and read aloud at the West Deptford Municipal Building, located at 400 Crown Point Road, West Deptford, New Jersey, on Thursday, May 14th, 2026, at 11:00 AM prevailing time. Bids must be prepared on official bid forms provided by Remington & Vernick Engineers and submitted in sealed envelopes clearly addressed to Barb Lamplugh, QPA, Township of West Deptford, at the aforementioned municipal address, with the exterior explicitly marked "Sealed Bid- Replacement Well No. 9". Each submission must be accompanied by a certified check, cashier’s check, or a bid bond, executed by a Township-approved surety, for an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the total bid, capped at a maximum of $20,000.00. A critical requirement is a certificate letter from a surety company confirming their commitment to provide the successful bidder with a completion bond. Bid forms, contracts, and specifications are available for a non-refundable fee of $50.00 by contacting Remington & Vernick Engineers at 856-795-9595 UNLOCK or via email at RVEbidinterest@rve.com; UNLOCK physical pickup of documents is not permitted at either the engineer’s office or the municipality.