Alterations And Additions Stafford Volunteer Fire Company Nautilus Drive-Phase 2

The Township of Stafford, New Jersey is requesting sealed bids for alterations and additions to the Stafford Volunteer Fire Company facility on Nautilus Drive (Phase 2), with bids due August 28, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. through the Bonfire E-Procurement platform.

The scope encompasses construction of a 2,000 square foot masonry and steel framed West Garage Bay with modified bituminous low slope roof; demolition of an existing 600 square foot center building containing meeting spaces, dormitories, and accessory spaces; and construction of a new 2-story 900 square foot masonry and steel structure between the existing North and South Bay Buildings. Additional work includes complete removal and replacement of existing roofing and roof framing with a new prefabricated roof truss system, reinforcement of existing North and South Bay foundations with new concrete, installation of new RTUs and condensing units on the roof, electrical upgrades and reconfiguration in existing buildings, new plumbing for toilet and shower rooms, modifications to sanitary and underground drainage systems, new mechanical systems, and site improvements per contract drawings and specifications.

Bidders must submit a bid guarantee and surety certificate equal to 10 percent of the bid price, not to exceed $20,000, as a certified check, cashier's check, or bid bond issued by a company listed on New Jersey Department Circular 570. A PDF copy of the bid bond and consent of surety must be uploaded electronically with the bid; if electronically unverifiable, original wet-signed documents must be delivered in a sealed envelope to the Township Purchasing Department, Attention: Nicola Reid, Qualified Purchasing Agent, on or before bid opening. The successful bidder will furnish a consolidated Performance and Payment Bond equal to 100 percent of the contract price. Bidders must comply with N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27. Bid opening will be conducted electronically with public attendance available in-person at Stafford Township Municipal Building, 260 East Bay Avenue, Manahawkin, New Jersey, and via Zoom webinar with link posted no later than 48 hours before opening. An unofficial bid tabulation will be available within 24 hours of opening on the Bonfire platform. All bidders are responsible for monitoring the platform for addenda through the bid opening date.