Construction Of An All-Inclusive Playground For The County Of Cumberland

Cumberland County, New Jersey is requesting sealed bids for construction of an all-inclusive playground project, with bids due September 10, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at the Cumberland County Administration Building, 164 West Broad Street, Bridgeton. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference will be held August 19, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at the same location. The County encourages good faith efforts to employ county residents and minority and female craftspeople, though no set-aside or preference program is mandated.

The scope encompasses site clearing and preparation including topsoil stripping, removal of all structures, fencing, fixtures, asphalt, concrete, curbing, utilities, roadway, and man-made improvements, along with clearing, grubbing, tree stump and root removal. The contract is structured as an all-inclusive lump sum. A Consulting Licensed Arborist subcontractor is required. Bidders must conduct site visits prior to submission to evaluate site conditions and constraints.

The project is funded in part through the Green Acres Program using State funds. Prevailing wage requirements apply, with certified payroll submission to the New Jersey Wage Hub and the County. Bid security of 10 percent of the bid amount, not to exceed $20,000, and a Consent of Surety are required. Upon award, the contractor must provide a Performance Bond, Labor and Material Payment Bond, and a Maintenance Bond for one year following final acceptance.

Insurance requirements include Workers Compensation with $1 million limits, General Liability with $1 million per occurrence and $2 million aggregate, and Motor Vehicle Liability with $1 million combined single limits. Contractors must comply with New Jersey affirmative action, corporate disclosure, business registration, and public works contractor registration requirements.