Notice to Bidders- Well 5 Treatment

The Township of West Deptford, located in Gloucester County, New Jersey, is soliciting sealed bids from qualified contractors for the critical Well No. 5 PFAS Removal project. This significant public works initiative aims to implement advanced water treatment solutions to eliminate Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) contamination from Well No. 5, thereby ensuring the provision of safe and clean drinking water for its residents. The comprehensive scope of work involves the installation, integration, and commissioning of specialized PFAS removal systems, along with any necessary ancillary infrastructure upgrades to support the new treatment processes. This project represents a vital investment in the municipality's water infrastructure and public health. Prospective contractors must demonstrate strict compliance with numerous regulatory requirements, including N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27 pertaining to Affirmative Action, N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.25 et seq. for the New Jersey Prevailing Wage Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. S12101, et seq.). Furthermore, bidders are required to submit a Disclosure Statement listing stockholders in accordance with N.J.S.A. 52:25-24.2. A mandatory requirement is that both the prime contractor and all named subcontractors must be registered under the N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.48 et seq. Public Works Contractor Registration Act and submit proof of business registration as per N.J.S.A. 52:32-44. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at 10:00 AM, at the project site located at 962 King’s Highway, West Deptford, New Jersey. Sealed bids will be received, publicly opened, and read aloud on December 16, 2026, at 10:00 AM prevailing time, at the West Deptford Municipal Building, 400 Crown Point Road, West Deptford, Gloucester County, New Jersey. Bids must be submitted on the official bid forms prepared by Remington & Vernick Engineers, enclosed in a sealed envelope clearly marked "Sealed Bid Well No. 5 PFAS Removal," and addressed to Barb Lamplugh, QPA, Township of West Deptford, 400 Crown Point Road, West Deptford, New Jersey 08086. Each bid must be accompanied by a certified check, cashier’s check, or bid bond, executed by an approved surety, for not less than ten percent (10%) of the total bid amount, up to a maximum of $20,000.00. A certificate letter from a surety company guaranteeing the provision of a completion bond is also mandatory. Bid forms, contracts, and specifications can be obtained electronically or via overnight mail from Remington & Vernick Engineers for a non-refundable payment of $50.00, by contacting them at 856-795-9595 UNLOCK or RVEbidinterest@rve.com. UNLOCK