Rehabilitation Of The Mercer County Parking Garage At Market And Cooper Streets

Mercer County is requesting bids for rehabilitation of the Mercer County Parking Garage at Market and Cooper Streets in Trenton under a single prime contract, with bids due October 2, 2026, and a mandatory site visit on September 14, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.

The work encompasses removal of a portion of existing overlay and protective membrane, repairs to concrete waffle slabs, and construction of a new membrane and overlay. A single contractor will be awarded the base bid; no alternates exist. The contractor must commence work within ten calendar days of written notice to proceed and achieve substantial completion within 45 calendar days. Liquated damages of $2,000 per day apply for schedule violations.

Contractors must comply with the New Jersey Prevailing Wage Act and Public Works Contractor Registration Act, maintain current New Jersey Business Registration prior to bid submission, and submit certified payroll records within ten days of wage payment via the New Jersey Wage Hub. Bidders must provide three verifiable references demonstrating similar project experience and submit a safety program meeting OSHA and federal standards for approval at the preconstruction meeting.

Bid guarantees must equal ten percent of total bid price, not to exceed $20,000, with consent of surety for performance and payment bonds equal to 100 percent of the contract price. A maintenance bond of up to five percent of project costs is required upon acceptance of work. The County of Mercer is exempt from sales and excise taxes. Payment will be made within 30 calendar days of receipt of approved and certified invoices, with two percent retention until final acceptance.

Questions are due September 18, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. Addenda will be issued by September 21, 2026. Electronic sealed bids will be received and opened on October 2, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. via BidNet Direct.