Geick Park All Inclusive Playground

Township of Old Bridge, Middlesex County, New Jersey is requesting sealed bids for full replacement of the playground at Geick Park with a fully inclusive design compliant with DCA rules, bids due October 7, 2026 at 1:45 p.m., with bid opening at 2:00 p.m. the same day at the Township Administration Building. The project is funded through State Green Acres Program funds and is subject to New Jersey prevailing wage requirements.

The scope includes accessible swings, stationary musical instruments, ramps with barriers and guardrails, interactive play equipment, poured-in-place fall-absorbing surfacing, benches, and trash receptacles. Add Alternate #A covers proposed parking lot improvements. The base-bid contract duration is 220 calendar days with an estimated completion date of June 9, 2027; if Add Alternate A is selected, the duration extends to 250 calendar days with completion by July 9, 2027. Project start is estimated for November 1, 2026.

Bid security of ten percent of the maximum delivered price, not to exceed $20,000, is required as either a certified check or New Jersey-licensed surety bid bond. Performance bonds equal to 100 percent of the contract sum and maintenance bonds equal to ten percent of the final adjusted contract amount are mandatory. Liquidated damages are assessed at $200 per calendar day for non-completion beyond the specified completion date.

All successful contractors must hold a State Public Works Contractors Registration Certificate, comply with affirmative action requirements and Americans with Disabilities Act provisions, and perform at least 50 percent of the original total contract price with their own organization. All subcontractors require submission of business registration certificates and public works contractor registration licenses. Vendors currently suspended, debarred, or disqualified are ineligible. Questions are due September 30, 2026. The estimated award date is October 20, 2026.