Construction of Barnegat Branch Trail Maintenance Contract 2026, Township of Lacey

Ocean County, New Jersey is requesting bids for the Construction of Barnegat Branch Trail Maintenance Contract 2026 in the Township of Lacey, with bids due October 14, 2026. The work must be completed within 180 calendar days from notice to proceed.

The scope includes leveling the trail surface, resurfacing hot mix asphalt approaches, installing detectable warning surfaces in 4-inch thick concrete pads, removing and installing steel bollards, removing 3-rail split rail fencing and installing new 2-rail split rail fencing, and installing concrete fencing. Bidders must comply with New Jersey Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction (2019) and prevailing wage rates set by the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development. All materials must be manufactured or produced in the United States where commercially available.

Bidders must submit proposals electronically through the County's OpenGov Electronic Bid Portal and acknowledge all addenda prior to bid opening. A proposal bond of not less than 10 percent of the total bid amount (not to exceed $20,000) is required, along with evidence of ability to furnish performance and payment bonds. Commercial general liability insurance of at least $1 million per occurrence with $10 million in excess or umbrella coverage is mandatory. The County will retain 2 percent of payment amounts pending work completion. Liquidated damages of $1,250 per calendar day apply for failure to achieve substantial completion and $750 per calendar day for final completion. No separate payment is made for temporary soil erosion and sediment control, final cleanup, traffic control coordination, or pre- and post-construction surveys — these costs must be included in unit prices bid.

The contract is governed by New Jersey public contracts law (N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq.) and includes mandatory equal employment opportunity provisions and affirmative action requirements for minority and women workers. Award will be made to the lowest responsible bidder within 60 days of bid receipt or within 90 days if extended by mutual agreement.