FIRST RESPONDERS MEMORIAL RE-BID

Vernon Township in Sussex County, New Jersey has issued a re-bid (Bid #5R-2025) for a First Responders Memorial project, seeking a contractor to design and install a sophisticated water feature memorial at the Township Municipal Building. The procurement involves constructing three 6-foot tall Aquascape waterwalls with specific technical requirements, including metal plaques representing Fire, EMS, and Police divisions, color-changing LED lighting, and integrated metal text reading "Past," "Present," and "Future." Electronic bid submissions are due on July 22, 2025, at 11:00 am through the BidNet Direct platform, with potential bidders required to attend a Zoom pre-bid meeting accessible via multiple dial-in options. Contractors must submit comprehensive documentation including a bid guarantee, consent of surety, performance bond, and various compliance certificates. The project scope encompasses comprehensive landscaping improvements, water feature installation, electrical work, and structural components, with contractors responsible for obtaining necessary permits and ensuring compliance with local and state regulations. Bidders must adhere to New Jersey state requirements, including prevailing wage regulations, business registration, and equal employment opportunity provisions.

The contract appears to have no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though standard equal opportunity provisions are included. Contractors will be required to provide a one-year warranty on all project components, indicating a comprehensive performance expectation. While the exact project budget is not disclosed, the detailed technical specifications and extensive regulatory compliance suggest a significant municipal investment. The project funding appears to be sourced from municipal resources, with potential supplemental federal or state grant contributions implied by the rigorous documentation requirements. Interested contractors must demonstrate technical expertise in water feature design, electrical systems integration, metalwork, and municipal construction projects, with a particular emphasis on memorial and public space installations. The procurement process requires robust documentation of technical capabilities, financial stability, and regulatory compliance, suggesting a competitive and technically complex bidding environment.