2026 CDBG Road Reconstruction

The Township of Old Bridge, Middlesex County, New Jersey is requesting sealed bids for 2026 CDBG Road Reconstruction under Contract 2026-51, with bids due October 7, 2026 at 12:45 p.m. and public opening at 1:00 p.m. The contract is funded through the Community Development Block Grant program.

The scope includes road reconstruction with soil erosion protection measures where required, utility location prior to excavation, and minimum 72-hour advance written notification to affected property owners regarding construction access and parking impacts. Work shall be completed in accordance with specifications, supplementary specifications, and drawings or as directed by the Engineer.

The estimated project start is November 15, 2026 with an initial 30-day contract duration ending December 15, 2026, followed by a winter shutdown from December 15, 2026 through March 15, 2027. The anticipated award date is October 20, 2026.

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 maintenance bonds equal to 10 percent of the final adjusted contract amount are required. Successful bidders must comply with New Jersey prevailing wage requirements, federal Davis-Bacon wage determinations, affirmative action requirements, and New Jersey business registration. Contractors must submit certified payroll records within ten days of wage payment and an Initial Project Workforce Report (Form AA-201) within three days of contract signing. Liquidated damages are $200 per calendar day for non-completion and $75 per hour for inspection costs exceeding eight hours per day or weekend/holiday work.

Questions are due September 25, 2026. Bid documents and 13 sheets of construction plans are available for free download from www.oldbridge.com or by request to the Purchasing Department at (732) 721-5600 ext. 2998.