Replacement of Brewers Bridge (Structure No. 1511-005), Brewers Bridge Road Over the South Branch of Metedeconk River, Township of Jackson

Ocean County is requesting sealed bids for replacement of Brewers Bridge (Structure No. 1511-005) over the South Branch of Metedeconk River in Jackson Township, with bids due October 20, 2026. The project is wholly state-funded under N.J.S.A. 27:1B-21.6.

The scope involves demolition of the existing 45-foot single-span concrete and timber bridge constructed in 1974 and construction of a new 53-foot single-span bridge utilizing precast/prestressed adjacent slab beams with an 8-inch reinforced concrete deck. The new structure will feature a 40-foot cartway width accommodating two 12-foot travel lanes and two 8-foot shoulders, with 6-foot minimum sidewalks on each side, cast-in-place reinforced concrete stub abutments on piles, permanent steel sheeting for wingwalls and scour protection, approach roadway reconstruction, new drainage infrastructure, stream bottom armoring, and MASH-compliant guide rail systems. Construction must be staged to maintain single-lane alternating traffic flow using temporary traffic signals while preserving pedestrian access. The contract specifies a completion timeframe of 570 calendar days, with liquidated damages of $1,250 per day for failure to achieve substantial completion and $750 per day for final completion.

Contractors must comply with prevailing wage rates established by the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development and mandatory equal employment opportunity and affirmative action requirements. Performance and Payment Bonds are required, along with comprehensive general liability insurance with minimum limits of $1 million per occurrence and aggregate excess/umbrella coverage of $10 million. All materials must comply with United States sourcing requirements per N.J.S.A. 40A:11-18, with certificates of compliance required for all deliveries. Bidders must submit proposals electronically through the County's OpenGov Electronic Bid Portal, accompanied by a proposal guarantee of 10 percent of the total bid amount not to exceed $20,000, and acknowledge all addenda prior to bid opening. Work may not commence until all environmental permits are received and a Notice to Proceed is issued; easement availability for certain parcels is anticipated in January 2027.