Renovations To The Evidence Storage Facility (Phase 2) Located at 1590 Reed Road

Mercer County is requesting bids on Phase 2 renovations to the evidence storage facility at 1590 Reed Road, Hopewell Township, serving the Mercer County Prosecutor's Office, with bids due electronically September 10, 2026 at 11:30 a.m., and a non-mandatory but strongly recommended pre-bid site visit on August 20, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

The project will be constructed under a single prime contract with a base bid and three alternate proposals. All bidders must comply with New Jersey Prevailing Wage Act requirements and provide certified payroll records within ten days of wage payment. Bidders must demonstrate similar project experience with three verifiable references and provide documentation of New Jersey Business Registration, Public Works Contractor Registration Certificates, insurance coverage, prevailing wage certifications, and EEO/Affirmative Action compliance.

Work must commence within ten calendar days of receiving the Notice to Proceed and achieve substantial completion within 282 calendar days, targeting June 30, 2027. Liquidated damages of $1,000 per day apply for contract violations or failure to meet performance terms. Bid guarantees of ten percent of the total bid price (capped at $20,000) are required as a certified check, cashier's check, or bid bond, due prior to electronic bid opening. Performance and labor/material payment bonds equal to one hundred percent of contract value are required upon execution, along with a one-year maintenance bond.

The contractor is responsible for obtaining all required permits and fees. Bids are submitted electronically through BidNet Direct; bid opening is conducted electronically and streamed live. The written question deadline is August 24, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. Award will be made to the lowest responsible bidder, contingent on availability and appropriation of sufficient funds. The County retains the right to terminate with thirty days' written notice and controls equipment provision and rental rates using the Rental Rate Blue Book methodology.