Miscellaneous ADA Curb Ramp Replacements Project

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Notice is hereby given, sealed bids will be received by the Pompton Lakes Municipal Clerk for the ADA Curb Ramp Rehabilitation at Various Intersections in Pompton Lakes. Bids will be opened and read in public at the Borough of Pompton Lakes Municipal Building located at 25 Lenox Avenue, Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442, on Wednesday, August 19th, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. prevailing time.

The project scope of work includes the replacement of 14 ADA curb ramps at various intersections in the Borough of Pompton Lakes in the Base Bid. All ADA curbs will be replaced at the following intersections with: Magnolia Avenue & Woodlawn Avenue, Riverdale Boulevard & Laurel Avenue, Riverdale Road & Pine Street, Riverdale Road & Edwards Avenue, and Willow Avenue & Woodlawn Avenue. The scope of work includes, but is not limited to: reconstruction of four (4) Type B catch basins; removal and replacement of 750 linear feet of 9x18 Portland cement concrete curbs; removal of 250 SY of existing concrete sidewalks and driveway aprons; installation of 250 SY of 4" thick, NJDOT Class B concrete sidewalks; installation of 115 SY of 6" thick, NJDOT Class B, reinforced, concrete ADA landings and aprons; installation of eighteen (18) cast-iron 2'x4' detectable warning surfaces; and, placement of 500 SY of top soil (4" thick), seed, and salt hay. Other work required includes sign replacement and removal and replacement of traffic striping and markings. An ADD ALTERNATE includes the replacement of an additional three (3) ADA curb ramps.

This project is partially funded by a Federal Community Development Block Grant. Prevailing wages established under the Davis-Bacon Act will apply to this contract. The contract documents contain requirements addressing prevailing labor wage rates, labor standards, nondiscrimination in hiring practices, goals for minority and female participation, MBE and WBE participation, and related matters.

At the above time and place, all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. No bids will be accepted after the date and time designated to receive bids. The Borough of Pompton Lakes is not responsible for any bid mailed or hand delivered which is lost in transit or delivered late. A bid may be withdrawn prior to the time for opening of bids or authorized postponement thereof upon written application of the Bidder who shall be required to produce evidence showing that individual is or represents the principal or principals involved in the bid. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after bids have been opened.

Bid packages, including Contract Documents, Proposal Forms, Plans and Specifications, will be furnished to prospective bidders at the office of the Borough Engineer, Darmofalski Engineering Associates, Inc., 86 Newark Pompton Turnpike, Riverdale, NJ 07457. A charge of $75.00, or $85.00 for Federal Express, will be made for each set of made, payable to Darmofalski Engineering Associates, Inc. For Federal Express requests, Bidder must provide a check in the amount of $85.00 plus provide their Federal Express account number. Said charges are to cover the cost of the Bid Packages and will not be returned. One (1) copy of the Bid Packages is on file at the office of the Municipal Clerk, located at 25 Lenox Avenue, Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442 during normal business hours. Anyone wishing to review the plans or has questions may also contact the Borough Engineer at the office of Darmofalski Engineering Associates, by calling 973-835-8300 or emailing tab@darmofalski.com.

If the Contract is awarded, no refunds will be given. If for any reason the Contract is not awarded, refunds will immediately be returned to bidders pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-24(b) when the Contract documents are returned in reasonable condition within 90 days of notice that the Contract has not been awarded.

The Borough reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive any informalities, deviations or omissions in any or all bids, and to accept such bids and make awards as may be most advantageous to the Borough.

All bids must conform to the models and directions contained in the Specifications. Bids must be made on the included standard proposal forms in the manner designated therein and required by the Specifications, and must be submitted in a sealed envelope, clearly marked with the project identification and the name and address of the Bidder. Bids may be submitted by certified mail, return receipt requested, regular mail or hand delivery. Bids shall be submitted to the Office of the Municipal Clerk located at 25 Lenox Avenue, Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442. The Bidder shall submit only one (1) bid that meets or exceeds the minimum specifications herewith.

All bids must be signed. Failure to do so shall cause the bid to be non-responsive and rejected.

The Bidder shall submit only one (1) bid that meets or exceeds the minimum specifications herewith. At the above time and place, all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. No bids will be accepted after the date and time designated to receive bids.

A bid may be withdrawn prior to the time for opening of bids or authorized postponement thereof upon written application of the Bidder who shall be required to produce evidence showing that individual is or represents the principal or principals involved in the bid. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after bids have been opened.

Each bid shall be accompanied by a Guarantee in an amount of the lesser of ten percent (10%) of the total bid price or Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000.00), in the form of a certified check or cashier's check payable to the Borough or a Bid Bond issued by a Surety authorized to transact business in New Jersey and found acceptable by the Borough. Each bid must also be accompanied by the consent of a similarly acceptable Surety, guaranteeing a one hundred percent (100%) Performance Bond and a one hundred percent (100%) Labor and Material Payment Bond will be furnished upon award of the Contract.

Bidders are required to comply with the Equal Employment Opportunity Requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. and the Affirmative Action Requirements of N.J.A.C. 17:27. Bidders are also required to comply with Chapter 150 of P.L. 1963 and the prevailing wage regulations promulgated thereunder.

Simultaneously to bid submission, a Bidder must submit a Corporate Ownership Disclosure Statement in accordance with c.33, P.L. 1977. Failure to submit a Corporate Ownership Disclosure Statement with the bid shall result in the rejection of the bid pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-23.2. Each Bidder must also complete the Non-Collusion Affidavit contained in the Bid package.

Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of the Local Public Contracts Law under N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1, et seq. Bidders are also required to comply with the Public Works Contractor Registration Act (N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.48, et seq.) which requires all contractors, subcontractors, or lower tier subcontractors (including subcontractors listed in bid proposals) who bid on or engage in the performance of any public work register with the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development.

If perspective bidder makes a formal request and payment for bid documents, then perspective bidder is placed on the list of bidders and will be notified of all amendments and changes to the bid documents. However, if perspective bidder obtains bid documents pursuant to the Open Public Records Act, perspective bidder will not be on the list of bidders and will not be provided with notice of any amendments or changes to the bid documents.

All business organizations doing business with a local contracting agency are required to be registered with the State of New Jersey prior to submitting bid proposals. Proof of registration shall be provided to the contracting agency for all Contractors and Subcontractors before the contracting agency may enter into a contract with the business. Contracts awarded after September 1, 2004, must comply with this requirement.

BY: Elizabeth Brandsness

TITLE: Municipal Clerk