Watson Creek Living Shoreline Construciton Project
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- AB2026-41
- State
- New Jersey
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdiction
- Point of contact
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- Isamar Maldonado imaldonado@mercercounty.org (609) 989-6238
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About this opportunity
The County of Mercer, New Jersey is requesting bids for construction of the Watson Creek living shoreline at John A. Roebling Memorial Park in Hamilton Township, with bids due September 9, 2026 at 11:30 a.m. and a pre-bid site visit on August 19 at 12:00 p.m. This is a single prime contract subject to the New Jersey Prevailing Wage Act and Public Works Contractor Registration Act; if the winning bid is 10 percent or more lower than the next lowest bid, the contractor must certify that prevailing wage rates will be paid.
The scope comprises construction of a living shoreline with bank stabilization features to reduce erosion, preserve archaeological resources, encourage sediment accretion, and enhance native habitat. Work includes soil erosion and sediment control, water management, construction layout, stream bank regrading, placement of bank stabilization features, site restoration, and planting. The contractor must comply with all applicable permits and resource protection plans, timing restrictions, and notification requirements. Construction operations and material storage must be confined to areas within the limits of work. The contractor is responsible for traffic control plan approval with Mercer County and Hamilton Township and must maintain clear access to driveways and entrances for public use and emergency vehicles.
Substantial completion is required within 45 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with work commencing within ten calendar days of that notice. The contract is partially funded through New Jersey's Green Acres Program and is subject to federal funding contingencies. A ten percent bid guarantee (not to exceed $20,000) in the form of certified check, cashier's check, or bid bond is required. Performance and labor and material payment bonds equal to 100 percent of the contract price must be submitted prior to contract execution. Liquidated damages of $1,000 per day apply for contract violations or failure to meet completion requirements. The County retains the right to provide equipment to the contractor and may terminate the contract with 30 days' written notice. Questions are due August 24, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.
Opportunity text
The County of Mercer requests bids for the Watson Creek living shoreline construction located at John A. Roebling Memorial Park, Township of Hamilton, Mercer County, New Jersey. The project will be constructed under a single prime contract. The Work of Project is defined by the Contract Documents and includes, but is not limited to, the following: 1. Project consists of the construction of a living shoreline with associated bank protection measures to stabilize the shoreline, reduce erosion to preserve archaeological resources, encourage sediment accretion, and enhance native habitat. 2. Site Work: Soil erosion and sediment control, water management, construction layout, regrading of the stream bank, placement of bank stabilization features, site restoration, and planting. 3. Compliance with all applicable permits and resource protection plans, as presented in contract documents, including all general conditions, project specific special conditions, timing restrictions, and notification requirements. CONTRACTOR'S USE OF SITE AND PREMISES A. Use of public roads shall be subject to the approval by Mercer County and the Township of Hamilton of the contractors traffic control plan applications. B. Confine construction operations and storage of materials and support facilities to areas within the limits of work illustrated on the drawings. C. Contractor Personnel Vehicles and Parking: Parking outside the limits of work shall be subject to the local parking ordinances. Any tickets or infractions are the responsibility of the contractor. D. Driveways, Walkways and Entrances: Keep driveways and entrances serving premises clear and available to Owner and/or the public, Owner's employees, and emergency vehicles at all times. Do not use these areas for parking or for storage of materials. 1. Schedule deliveries to minimize use of driveways and entrances by construction operations. 2. Schedule deliveries to minimize space and time requirements for storage of materials and equipment on-site. E. Condition of Existing Grounds: Maintain portions of existing grounds, landscaping, and hardscaping affected by construction operations throughout construction period. 1. The contractor shall repair damage caused by construction operations. 2. Where damage occurs outside the limits of construction, as illustrated on the drawings, by construction operations, the Contractor shall repair said damage at no additional cost to the Owner.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| mercer AB2026-41 LIVING SHORELINE FOR MCPC (1).pdf |
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