Drainage Improvements to Osborne Avenue and Lake Avenue, Borough of Bay Head and Borough of Point Pleasant Beach

Ocean County is seeking a contractor to complete drainage improvements on Osborne Avenue and Lake Avenue in the Boroughs of Bay Head and Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey. The project involves comprehensive drainage infrastructure work, including roadway milling, asphalt paving, pipe installation, concrete work, and traffic control. Specific deliverables include installing approximately 170 linear feet of 30" reinforced concrete pipe, 473 linear feet of 36" HDPE pipe, two manholes, five type "B" inlets, and 490 linear feet of 16" PVC force main. The project requires 49 line-item construction activities such as pipe installations, inlet and manhole work, concrete sidewalks and driveways, traffic markings, and site restoration. Proposals were due on September 14, 2021, at 11:00 am, with the contract to be completed within 90 calendar days, including a mandatory winter shutdown between December 15th and March 1st. Bidders must submit electronic bids through the County's ProcureNow Electronic Bid Portal and provide a 10% bid security not exceeding $20,000.

The procurement requires bidders to comply with multiple state regulations, including the Public Works Contractor Registration Act, Prevailing Wage Act, and mandatory equal employment opportunity requirements. Contractors must be registered with the state and provide business registration certificates and non-debarment certifications. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the bid emphasizes compliance with standard equal opportunity guidelines. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder, with the County reserving the right to adjust quantities up to 20% and reject any or all bids. Specific pricing is provided for each line item, including preset rates for uniformed traffic directors at $75 per hour and a fuel price adjustment allowance. Performance and payment bonds will be required from the successful contractor. While a specific budget range is not disclosed, the comprehensive nature of the project and the extensive list of line items suggest a significant infrastructure investment by Ocean County.