Storm Sewer Repair Program

Pennsauken Township in Camden County, New Jersey is soliciting sealed bids for a Storm Sewer Repair Program through its electronic procurement portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/pennsauken, with bids due no later than 10:00 am on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. The procurement encompasses routine and emergency maintenance, repair, removal, replacement, and modification of stormwater infrastructure throughout the township on an as-needed basis, including installation and repair of inlets, catch basins, end sections, pipes, basins, and swales at various locations within the township's geographic boundaries. The selected contractor must be capable of commencing work within ten days of receiving notice to proceed for specific locations and completing tasks within 180 days of contract execution, subject to liquidated damages of $500 per calendar day for non-compliance. All deliverables must comply with the New Jersey Prevailing Wage Act, and the contractor is required to maintain a performance/surety bond equal to one hundred percent of the total bid amount, comprehensive insurance coverage with minimum limits of $500,000 per person and $1,000,000 per occurrence, Public Works Contractor Registration with the New Jersey Department of Labor at time of bid submission, and a Township Contractors License prior to commencing work. Pricing will be evaluated on unit prices for bid line items including supervision, labor classifications, equipment rental, materials, and finished goods, with actual quantities potentially varying from estimated amounts; the township reserves the right to award to the lowest qualified responsible bidder and may reject any and all proposals. The contract period is one year from the date of execution with one optional one-year renewal extension, subject to mutual agreement and a finding that services are being performed effectively and efficiently.

The solicitation does not identify specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational types eligible to respond, nor does it reference incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing infrastructure requiring integration. All costs associated with the work, including sawcutting, excavation, material disposal, backfilling, safety measures, and traffic control, must be included in the unit prices submitted by bidders. Contractors must submit certified payroll records and monthly manning reports with each payment request to ensure compliance with prevailing wage requirements. The solicitation does not specify a total budget range or award value; instead, compensation will be determined based on the unit prices bid and the actual quantities of work performed throughout the contract period.