ROAD DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT

The Township of Toms River in Ocean County, New Jersey is soliciting bids for a comprehensive Road Drainage Improvements Project focusing on infrastructure upgrades across multiple waterfront street locations. The procurement seeks a contractor to furnish and install approximately 108 check valves ranging from 4" to 36" inches, along with related drainage system enhancements including inlet reconstructions, pipe replacements, and site preparation work. Electronic bid submissions are due on June 19, 2025, at 10:00 am, with contract award anticipated on June 25, 2025. The project requires detailed technical specifications including precise installation guidelines for drainage structures, utility coordination, traffic management, and strict adherence to environmental and safety protocols. Bidders must demonstrate capability to manage complex infrastructure work, including conducting test pits to verify underground utility locations, preparing comprehensive progress schedules, and ensuring minimal disruption to existing infrastructure.

The procurement appears open to multiple types of contractors, with no specific set-aside designations explicitly noted in the documentation. Bidders must submit mandatory documentation including a price certification, bid guarantee, corporate resolution, and affirmative action documentation. The township reserves procurement flexibility, allowing potential purchases through multiple channels including New Jersey State Contracts, County Cooperative Contracts, and other approved purchasing systems. The contract is structured as a unit price agreement with a maximum of $20,000 allocated for site clearing and mobilization. While precise total project budget is not specified, the comprehensive nature of the drainage improvements and the extensive technical specifications suggest a significant infrastructure investment. Contractors will be evaluated based on unit pricing for various line items, technical competence, and ability to meet complex drainage infrastructure requirements across the Toms River Township's waterfront areas.