Public Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received by the Linden Roselle Sewerage Authority for the Bar Screen and Screening Conveyance Improvements for the Linden Roselle Sewerage Authority, Union County, New Jersey.
In general, the work on this project consists of the removal of two screenings troughs which collect screened material from two mechanically raked screens and replacing these with one shaftless screw conveyor and one washer compactor. From the washer compactor a discharge chute will elevate the compacted screenings to a dumpster area. The work also includes construction of two asphalt dumpster access areas and two reinforced concrete dumpster pads as shown in the plans and as specified herein. The estimated time to complete this project is 250 calendar days.
This contract or subcontract is expected to be funded in part with funds from the New Jersey Department of Environmental protection and the New Jersey Infrastructure Bank. Neither the State of New Jersey, the New Jersey Infrastructure Bank nor any of their department, agencies or employees is, or will be, a party to this contract or subcontract or any lower tier contract or subcontract. This contract or subcontract is subject to the provisions of N.J.A.C. 7:22-3, 4, 5, 9 and 10.
In accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 58:11B-26, N.J.A.C. 7:22-3.17(a)24 and 4.17(a)24, the Contractor (subcontractor) shall comply with all the provisions of N.J.A.C. 7:22-9.
Bid forms, contracts and specifications are available by contacting Remington & Vernick Engineers. Contact shall be made by phone or by email to make bid purchase arrangements. At 856-795-9595 or by submitting by email here.
Contractors can contact Jeffrey A. Williams, Acting Executive Director at 908-862-7100 to arrange for a site visit.
Said Bids will be received, opened and read aloud in public at the Linden Roselle Sewerage Authority Administration Building, 5005 South Wood Avenue, Linden, New Jersey 07036-8118 on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at 11:00 am prevailing time.
Electronic download link for copies of the bid forms, contracts and specifications may be obtained from said Remington & Vernick Engineers, by prospective bidders upon request, upon payment of the sum of $50.00 for each set. Should interested bidders not have the ability to handle electronic download sets, a set may be arranged to be sent overnight by calling 856-795-9595.
- No Bids are to be picked up at the Engineer’s Office or at the Municipality Offices.
- Payment must be received prior to obtaining said specifications
- No Bids are to be dropped off at the Engineer’s Office.
The Linden Roselle Sewerage Authority reserves the right to consider the bids for sixty (60) days after the receipt thereof, and further reserves the right to reject any or all bids, either in whole or in part and also to waive any informality in any and make such awards or take action as may be in the best interest of the Linden Roselle Sewerage Authority, in accordance with applicable law. The Contract shall be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:11-16(c) and shall be awarded within a sixty (60) day period in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:11-24.
Bids must be on the bid form prepared by Remington & Vernick Engineers, in the manner designated therein and required by the specifications, must be enclosed in sealed envelopes bearing the name and address of the bidder on the outside and also bearing on the outside reference to the particular work bid upon. Said bids shall be addressed to Jeffrey A. Williams, Acting Executive Director.
Each bid shall be accompanied by a certified check, cashier’s check or bid bond duly executed by the bidder as principal and having as surety thereon a surety company listed on the Federal Treasury List (Environmental Protection Department Circular 570, Surety Companies Acceptable on Federal Bonds) as required by N.J.A.C. 7:22-3.17(g) and approved by the Linden Roselle Sewerage Authority in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) but in no case in excess of $20,000.00 of the amount bid. Any such bid bond shall be without endorsement or conditions. Bid shall also be accompanied by a certificate letter from a surety company stating that it will provide the bidder with the completion bond. The Contractor shall include the State and its agencies, employees and officers as additional insured parties in accordance with N.J.A.C. 7:22-3.17(a)19.
Bidders are subject to Forfeiture of Deposit in Certain Cases and Penalties for False Statements in accordance with N.J.S.A 40:11-33 and N.J.S.A. 40:11-34, respectively.
The award of the contract shall be made subject to the necessary moneys to do the work being provided by the Linden Roselle Sewerage Authority in a lawful manner. The contract to be executed by the successful bidder will provide that it shall not become effective until the necessary moneys to do the work have been provided by the Linden Roselle Sewerage Authority in a lawful manner. The award shall further be subjected to the securing of necessary State, Federal or Local permits governing the work. The higher of the State or Federal Wage Rates shall be paid.
The Contractor, subcontractor(s), and the Linden Roselle Sewerage Authority, shall at any request from the Department, provide access to the facilities, premises, and/or records related to the project, including financial audit by the Department, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 7:22-3.23(a) through (d). Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq., N.J.A.C. 17:27 (Affirmative Action), N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.25 et seq.(New Jersey Prevailing Wage Act), and Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. S12101, et seq.).
The contractor is further notified that he must comply with N.J.S.A. 52:25-24.2 and submit a Disclosure Statement listing stockholders with his bid. The contractor is further notified that he must comply with N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.48 et seq. Public Works Contractor Registration Act and he and any subcontractors must be registered in accordance with the act. The contractor is further notified that he must comply with N.J.S.A. 52:32-44 and submit proof of business registration and submit proof of business registration for any named subcontractors in accordance with the act.
A preconstruction conference shall be held with the awarded Contractor and the Linden Roselle Sewerage Authority in accordance with N.J.A.C. 7:22-3.17(a)26.
This Notice shall appear in the Newspaper not less than ten (10) working days from the bid opening. Notice of revisions or addenda to advertisements or bid documents will be conducted as outlined in N.J.S.A. 40:11-23.
All contracts and subcontracts for construction or purchase of materials are subject to Section 3 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1968 where to the greatest extent possible, opportunities for training and employment shall be given to lower income residents of the project area, and when possible, contracts shall be awarded to business concerns owned by area residents. Small, Minority and Women’s Business Enterprises are encouraged to obtain specifications and compete for the contracts assisted with Community Development Block Grant Funds
By Order of the
Linden Roselle Sewerage Authority