2026 Annual Road Resurfacing Program

The Township of Old Bridge, Middlesex County, New Jersey is requesting sealed bids for the 2026 Annual Road Resurfacing Program (Contract #2026-44), with bids due September 9, 2026 at 12:45 p.m. and bid opening at 1:00 p.m. at the Township Administration Building.

The scope includes road resurfacing work with soil erosion protection measures where required, utility locating prior to excavation, a minimum 72-hour advance written notification to affected property owners regarding parking and access, and any additional work necessary to complete the project per specifications and engineer direction. The contract documents comprise 56 sheets of plans and specifications covering construction details, traffic control, and soil erosion controls.

The project duration is 90 days from an estimated October 1, 2026 start through January 1, 2027, excluding a winter shutdown from December 15, 2026 to March 15, 2027. The estimated award date is September 15, 2026. Prevailing wage requirements apply, and the contractor must comply with New Jersey Affirmative Action requirements and Americans with Disabilities Act provisions.

Bid security of 10 percent of the maximum delivered price, not to exceed $20,000, is required as a certified check or bid bond from a New Jersey-licensed insurance company. Performance bonds equal to 100 percent of the total contract sum and a maintenance bond equal to 10 percent of the final adjusted contract amount are required upon award. The contractor must perform at least 50 percent of the contract work with its own organization. Liquidated damages are assessed at $200 per calendar day for non-completion after the specified completion date and $75 per hour for inspection costs exceeding eight hours per day or on weekends and holidays.

Questions are due September 2, 2026. Bids must be submitted on the standard proposal form with one original, one copy, and a Flash drive. The Township reserves the right to reject any and all bids and award to the lowest responsible bidder or to more than one vendor if deemed in the Township's best interest.