Lease of one (1) boat slip located at the foot of robbins parkway, block 668, lot 14. 01

The Township of Toms River, located in Ocean County, New Jersey, is seeking to lease one boat slip situated at the foot of Robbins Parkway (Block 668, Lot 14.01) through a competitive bidding process. Bid number BID-2023-115 requires a vessel capable of carrying at least 75 passengers and providing public services, including handicap accessibility. The lease term is 10 years, commencing on July 8, 2024, with specific pricing requirements of $12,500 annually for the first five years and $13,500 annually for years six through ten. Electronic bid responses are due by August 29, 2023, at 10:00 am, with an anticipated contract award date of September 13, 2023. Bidders must submit a comprehensive proposal that includes plans for necessary repairs and renovations to comply with all applicable statutes, laws, regulations, and ordinances. The township will evaluate bids based on responsiveness, responsibility, and adherence to the specified requirements, with the lowest responsive bidder expected to be selected.

The contract opportunity does not specify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The successful bidder will be required to obtain all necessary permits and provide liability insurance naming the Township of Toms River as an additional insured. The minimum total lease value over the 10-year period is $130,000, with the lessee responsible for maintaining the boat slip in good condition throughout the lease term. No incumbent vendor information is provided in the documentation. The lease includes an aerial location plan detailing the precise property boundaries and geographical features, which will be critical for potential bidders to understand the exact location and configuration of the boat slip. The Township reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any informalities in the bidding process, providing flexibility in the procurement approach.