Large Modular Blocks for Gravity Retaining Wall on As-Needed Basis

Sussex County, New Jersey is soliciting proposals for the supply of large modular blocks for gravity retaining walls on an as-needed basis through a twelve-month contract with an optional one-year renewal period. The procurement requires precast modular wall blocks manufactured to specifications equivalent to Recon Wall Systems products, available in multiple configurations including base blocks (24B, 39B, 60B, 66B, 72B), reversible corner blocks, middle blocks in various sizes (24M, 39M, 60M, 66M, 24H), freestanding blocks (FM, FME, FMFE), and cap stones (SCAP, ECAP), with estimated quantities totaling 1,872 units across all line items. All blocks must meet strict specifications including 48-inch by 16-inch full and corner unit dimensions, 24-inch by 16-inch half unit dimensions, depths ranging from 24 to 72 inches, minimum 28-day compressive strength of 4,000 psi, and air entrainment between 5.5 and 8.5 percent. Deliverables must be provided on an FOB destination basis with 48-hour advanced notice, available for delivery within 60 days of notice to proceed, with delivery restricted to Monday through Friday between 8:00 AM and 2:30 PM. Unit prices must be fully inclusive of manufacturing, handling, transportation, delivery, and all incidental expenses, with prices remaining firm throughout the initial contract term and any renewal period price adjustments limited to the lesser of three percent or the Consumer Price Index increase. The Request for Information deadline is March 17, 2026, bidder questions are due March 23, 2026, at 3:00 p.m., proposals are due March 27, 2026, and the anticipated award date is April 8, 2026, with awards made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on total extended price. All respondents must submit proposals through the Sussex County Bonfire portal (sussex.bonfirehub.com) or by sealed envelope to the Office of Central Purchasing at 1 Spring Street, Newton, NJ 07860, and must comply with all required forms including pricing proposals, affirmative action certifications, Russia and Belarus sanctions compliance certifications, Iran investment disclosures, and specification conformance questionnaires.

The procurement does not specify set-aside designations or restrictions limiting organizational types, though all respondents must comply with New Jersey prevailing wage requirements, Equal Employment Opportunity laws, and pay-to-play regulations. Successful bidders must procure and maintain comprehensive insurance coverage including Worker's Compensation and Employer's Liability Insurance with limits of at least $1,000,000, General Liability Insurance with $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 general aggregate, and Automobile Liability Insurance with $1,000,000 combined single limit, all provided by New Jersey-licensed insurance companies with A.M. Best ratings of A+ or higher and naming the County as an additional insured. Performance bonds and bid security at ten percent of the bid amount (not to exceed $20,000) are required as indicated on the Respondent Checklist. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the procurement documents, and no integration with existing infrastructure or technology is specified beyond compliance with the County Engineer or Assistant County Engineer acceptance requirements. The estimated quantities listed are projections only with no minimum purchase guarantee; final quantities and payment shall be based solely on actual orders and accepted deliveries, making the contract value dependent on actual County ordering needs over the contract period.