8-2025 DPW Flooring Services Bid

The Township of Vernon in Sussex County, New Jersey is seeking floor surfacing services for its Department of Public Works through Bid #8-2025, with an electronic bid opening scheduled for November 21, 2025, at 11:00am via BidNet Direct. The procurement involves installing approximately 23x70 feet of Endurablend polymer-modified cement surfacing (or equivalent) across three garage bays. Key project requirements include a material that is snowplowable, capable of withstanding heavy vehicular traffic and extreme weather conditions, environmentally friendly with zero VOCs, UV stable, and able to incorporate solar reflective pigments. Contractors must complete the work within 30 calendar days of receiving the Notice to Proceed, with the contract term ending on December 31, 2025. The award will be made to the lowest responsible bidder based on total price, with pricing determined using the current New Jersey Department of Transportation Asphalt Price Index. Potential bidders are strongly encouraged to conduct a site visit by contacting the Department of Public Works Superintendent prior to submission.

Bidders must comply with various state requirements, including mandatory equal employment opportunity language, business registration certification, and submission of a non-collusion affidavit. The contract will require performance and payment bonds, along with a maintenance bond covering 100% of the project for one year after completion. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned, bidders will need to demonstrate compliance with New Jersey state procurement regulations. The bid documents do not indicate an incumbent vendor or specify precise budget ranges, though the project's scope suggests a moderate-scale infrastructure improvement project. Vendors interested in participating must register through BidNet Direct and can receive technical support for bid upload by calling 1-800-835-4603, option #2. The bid opening will also be accessible via a Zoom meeting with specific connection details provided in the bid documentation, offering an additional method for vendors to participate in the procurement process.