Pennsauken Community Pool Improvements

The Township of Pennsauken, New Jersey is requesting sealed bids for complete rehabilitation of the Pennsauken Community Pool, with bids due November 11, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. under Bid 2026-BID-15. The scope encompasses structural improvements, demolition and construction of the mechanical room, electrical upgrades, plumbing installations, and ancillary site work including a water slide, spray features, diving board, pool lifts, fencing, lighting, and hydroseeding across 90 line items.

Bidders must comply with the New Jersey Prevailing Wage Act and submit certified payrolls with payment requests. Contractors must obtain Public Works Contractor Registration and New Jersey Business Registration prior to award. All bids must include a bid guarantee of ten percent of the total bid amount (not to exceed $20,000), performance and maintenance bonds, and certificates of insurance appropriate to the contract value.

The contract term is one year from execution, with the Township reserving the right to extend for one additional year if services are performed effectively and efficiently, subject to index-rate adjustments for price changes. Liquidated damages of $500 per calendar day apply if the contractor fails to complete work within 180 calendar days of contract execution. The Township will award the contract to the lowest qualified responsible bidder and reserves the right to reject any and all proposals.

Periodic payments follow a defined process requiring voucher submission with supporting invoices and certified payrolls. The Township Committee must approve and certify payments within specified timeframes relative to Governing Body meetings. Bidders must comply with affirmative action regulations, Americans with Disabilities Act provisions, right-to-know regulations, and prohibitions on vendors engaged in certain activities with Iran, Russia, or Belarus. Delivery is to the Pennsauken Township Municipal Building at 2400 Merchantville Avenue.