Bergen New Bridge Medical Center PSE&G Engineered Solutions Program – Phase 4 Heating Upgrades

Bergen County Improvement Authority is requesting sealed bids for the Bergen New Bridge Medical Center PSE&G Engineered Solutions Program Phase 4 Heating Upgrades at 260 E. Ridgewood Avenue, Paramus, New Jersey, with bids due July 30, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. prevailing time through the Bonfire E-Procurement Platform (www.BergenBids.com).

The scope involves installation and upgrade of heating systems and related infrastructure at the medical center. All work must comply with the New Jersey Prevailing Wage Act for contracts exceeding $2,000, with prevailing wage rates provided in Schedule C. For contracts of $250,000 or more, bidders and subcontractors must demonstrate valid licenses, registration certificates, apprenticeship program participation, and absence of debarment or license suspensions. Contractors must also comply with New Jersey equal employment opportunity and affirmative action regulations, submit certified payroll records to the Department of Labor, and provide proof of business registration with the New Jersey Department of the Treasury. All work must conform to the State Uniform Construction Code Act, applicable building codes, and Bergen New Bridge Medical Center policies.

Bidders must submit a bid bond equal to ten percent of the total bid price, not to exceed $20,000, and a Consent of Surety from a New Jersey-authorized surety company guaranteeing a Performance, Payment, and Maintenance Bond equal to 100 percent of the contract value. The contract documents incorporate the 2017 American Institute of Architects General Conditions with supplementary conditions modifying certain provisions. The successful contractor must substantially complete the work within the timeframe specified in the contract, with liquidated damages applicable for failure to meet the completion deadline. Contract award will be made within sixty days of bid opening to the lowest responsible bidder. Requests for information and clarifications were due July 13, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., with responses provided by July 20, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. A pre-bid conference was held on June 30, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the project site; attendance was not mandatory.