Drainage Improvements To James Street (C. r. 633) In Morristown

Morris County, New Jersey is accepting sealed bids for drainage improvements to James Street (County Road 633) in Morristown under Bid #B26-144, with bids due October 6, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time at the Morris County Purchasing Division.

All contractors and subcontractors must hold valid Public Works Contractor Registration Certificates and comply with New Jersey Prevailing Wage Act requirements, including submission of certified payroll records via the NJ Wage Hub. This is a construction-related public works project subject to OSHA standards, New Jersey Prompt Payment Law, and EEO/Affirmative Action compliance requirements.

Bid documents are available for download at no cost from BidNet Direct or may be picked up in person on or after September 24 from the Division of Engineering and Transportation, Schuyler Annex Building, 30 Schuyler Place, 3rd Floor, Morristown, between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.; a non-refundable $50 fee applies for hard copies. A pre-bid conference is not mandatory but is strongly recommended.

Bid security of 10 percent of the total bid amount (not to exceed $20,000) in the form of a certified check, cashier's check, or bid bond is required. Successful bidders must provide performance bonds, payment bonds, and maintenance bonds equal to 100 percent of the contract amount. Insurance requirements include workers' compensation, general liability with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per claim and $3,000,000 aggregate, and automobile liability where applicable, with Morris County named as additional insured.

Liquidated damages are assessed at $4,500 per day for failure to meet project completion dates. Morris County will award the contract within 60 days of bid opening. All Morris County contracts are subject to budget appropriations and funding availability.