T2507 - Microsurfacing and Slurry Seal Pavement System for NJDOT

The New Jersey Department of Transportation is requesting bids on microsurfacing and slurry seal pavement systems under solicitation T2507, with quotes due by 2:00 p.m. on September 30, 2026 and questions due by 2:00 p.m. on September 3, 2026. Set-asides are noted in the solicitation; bidders are encouraged to explore partnerships with small, woman-owned, minority-owned, veteran-owned, and disabled veteran-owned businesses.

The scope involves application of microsurfacing and slurry seal treatments to designated roadway sections throughout New Jersey designed to extend pavement life, improve surface friction, and address minor distresses on existing asphalt pavements. Contractors must comply with NJDOT Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge, detailed scope of work and construction details, material composition and gradation requirements, binder specifications, aggregate quality standards, and application procedures. Work must meet acceptance criteria based on visual inspection, friction testing, and adhesion standards. Contractors must demonstrate expertise in pavement preservation techniques and maintain equipment capable of meeting NJDOT technical specifications. Pricing is structured on a unit-cost basis per square yard or ton of material applied, with payment contingent upon completion in accordance with specifications and quality assurance testing.

Contractors must comply with NJDOT Safety Standard Operating Procedures governing confined space entry, lockout/tagout, trenching, high-voltage work, elevated work, and work zone safety, and provide personal protective equipment meeting current ANSI standards. The combined State Standard Terms and Conditions (SSTC) apply, requiring commercial general liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 minimum, workers' compensation coverage, business registration certification, ownership disclosure, anti-discrimination certifications, prevailing wage compliance, and cybersecurity incident reporting within 72 hours. Payment is governed by the New Jersey Prompt Payment Act with payment due within 60 days of invoice receipt.

All quotes must be submitted exclusively through NJSTART in the original Excel format of the state-supplied price sheet with all required price lines completed and no formatting modifications. Mandatory requirements designated by "shall" in the solicitation must be addressed. Bidders must complete the Bidder Data Sheet, Bidder Quote Overview Form addressing approach and contract management plan, and Forms Packet certifications covering ownership, Iran investment, investigations, Russia and Belarus involvement, MacBride Principles compliance, and service location disclosure. Bid Amendment 1 issued September 10, 2026 modifies original requirements; contractors must acknowledge receipt and compliance.