Milling & Resurfacing, Long Hill Rd, Blue Mill Rd, and James St (C. R. 604/663)

Morris County Department of Public Works, Division of Engineering & Transportation is requesting sealed bids for milling and resurfacing on Long Hill Road, Blue Mill Road, and James Street (County Routes 604/663) in the Townships of Harding and Morris, with bids due September 15, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. EST. All contractors and subcontractors must hold valid New Jersey Public Works Contractor Registration Certificates and comply with prevailing wage requirements under the New Jersey Prevailing Wage Act.

The scope encompasses 40,317 square yards of HMA milling (3 inches or less), 5,505 tons of hot mix asphalt 9.5M64 surface course (2 inches thick), 95 cubic yards of coarse graded aggregate No. 3 (4 inches thick), 160 linear feet of reset granite curb, 280 linear feet of 9-by-6-inch hot mix asphalt curb, reconstructed and reset inlets, and warning and regulatory signs. Bidders must submit a bid guarantee of 10% of the total bid amount, not to exceed $20,000, in the form of a certified check, cashier's check, or bid bond with a Consent of Surety. The successful bidder must execute a performance bond for 100% of the contract amount, a payment bond for 100% of the contract amount, and a maintenance bond not exceeding 10% of project costs for two years post-completion.

Required insurance includes comprehensive general liability with a combined single limit of $1,000,000 per claim and $3,000,000 aggregate, and worker's compensation insurance with $500,000 employer's liability limits. The County of Morris must be named as an additional insured. Liquidated damages are assessed at $6,500 per day for delays in final completion. Bid documents are available for free download from BidNet Direct or may be picked up on or after September 1, 2026 from the Division of Engineering and Transportation at the Schuyler Annex Building. Award by the Morris County Board of Chosen Commissioners is anticipated within 60 days of bid opening.