Reconstruction and Resurfacing of County Route 539 from Horicon Avenue to Route 528, Manchester, Jackson, and Plumsted Townships

Ocean County is seeking a contractor to complete the Reconstruction and Resurfacing of County Route 539, spanning approximately 7.60 miles through Manchester, Jackson, and Plumsted Townships. The procurement involves comprehensive roadway infrastructure improvements, including 2" milling and resurfacing, installation of High Friction Surface Treatment, centerline rumble strips, concrete curb and sidewalk reconstruction, ADA curb ramp upgrades, and traffic stripes and markings. The project specifications require contractors to comply with state regulations, prevailing wage rates, and equal employment opportunity provisions. The contract duration is set at 85 calendar days, with potential winter shutdown periods between December 15th and March 1st. The original bid release date was Wednesday, April 6, 2022, with the submission deadline set for Tuesday, April 26, 2022, though the current posted due date is May 31, 2023.

The procurement appears to have provisions supporting small business enterprise participation and includes affirmative action requirements. Contractors must be prepared to provide a three-year maintenance bond for the High Friction Surface Treatment and demonstrate compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act requirements. While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed, the project seems to encourage diverse contractor participation through its comprehensive guidelines. The project will be funded through state aid, suggesting potential opportunities for local and regional contractors. Though a specific budget range is not provided, the extensive scope of work spanning 7.60 miles of roadway reconstruction indicates a significant infrastructure investment. Contractors will need to demonstrate technical expertise in road reconstruction, ability to manage complex multi-township infrastructure projects, and capability to meet stringent state and local engineering specifications.