Stockton Park Site Improvements Rebid

Pennsauken Township, New Jersey is soliciting bids for Stockton Park Site Improvements as part of the Jordantown Park Enhancement and Connectivity Initiative, with sealed bids due October 8, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. via the Township's eProcurement Portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/pennsauken. This is a rebid; the project was previously solicited without resulting in an award. All bidders must comply with New Jersey prevailing wage rate requirements and register as public works contractors with the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development.

The scope encompasses site clearing, demolition, earthwork, grading, and drainage improvements; 385 linear feet of playground curb, 285 square yards of concrete construction, and 1,240 square yards of porous asphalt walking path; installation of playground equipment (supplied by the owner), seven park benches, and fitness-station equipment (Exofit or approved equal); landscaping with specified tree species and grass seed mixture; and regulatory signage. The contractor must verify existing underground utilities via New Jersey One-Call at least three days before commencing work and coordinate with PSE&G, Merchantville Water Commission, Pennsauken Water Commission, and Pennsauken Sewerage Authority. The plans mandate soil erosion and sediment control measures, grading standards with accessible cross slopes not exceeding two percent and running slopes not exceeding five percent, and final compliance inspection from the Delaware-Atlantic Soil Conservation District.

The contract period is 180 days from the first appearance date, with options for extension up to two consecutive years by mutual agreement. Prevailing wage rates per the Mercer County determination (effective August 11, 2026) apply; journeyman rates range approximately $33.97 to $83.00 per hour depending on trade. Liquidated damages are set at 0.10 percent of the total bid daily (minimum $200 per day) for failure to complete work within the contract timeframe. Bidders must submit a bid guarantee equal to ten percent of the total bid amount (not to exceed $20,000), a performance bond of 100 percent of contract value, and a maintenance bond of 15 percent upon completion. General liability insurance of $1,000,000 to $2,000,000 (by contract value), automobile liability of $1,000,000, statutory workers' compensation, and builder's risk coverage equal to the contract amount are required. The Township reserves the right to reject any and all bids and award to the lowest qualified responsible bidder.