NOTICE TO BIDDERS
NOTICE is hereby given that sealed bids will be received by the Township of Galloway (here-
inafter called the "Owner") for:
WAVELAND AVENUE BULKHEAD REPLACEMENT
CONTRACT NO. 89
Notice is hereby given that sealed bids for the above named Contract, which is comprised of a
bulkhead replacement and roadway restoration on Waveland Avenue in the Township of
Galloway, Atlantic County, New Jersey (“Owner”), will be received at the Municipal Complex
in the Township Clerk’s office at 300 E. Jimmie Leeds Road (Atlantic County Route 561),
Galloway, New Jersey 08205 on Tuesday, December 2nd, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. prevailing time, at
which time they will be publicly unsealed and the contents publicly announced.
The work for CONTRACT NO. 89, WAVELAND AVENUE BULKHEAD REPLACEMENT,
includes the furnishing of all labor, materials and equipment necessary to complete the work
shown on the Drawings and as described in the Specifications. The work consists of the
replacement of approximately 85 linear feet of bulkhead, construction of two stormwater inlets,
installation of approximately 80 linear feet of stormwater culvert pipe, final roadway restoration
via the HMA milling and resurfacing of approximately 460 square yards of roadway, installation
of approximately 125 linear feet of beam guide rail, application of traffic markings, and the
associated turf repairs on Waveland Avenue. The work is located within the Township of
Galloway on Waveland Avenue between Fifth Avenue and Sixth Avenue. The work shall be
completed within one hundred and twenty (120) days of the Notice to Proceed or be subject to
liquidated damages of $500.00 per day.
No bid will be received unless in writing on the forms furnished, and unless accompanied by bid
security in the form of an original bid bond or certified check made payable to the Owner in an
amount equal to 10% of the amount of the total bid, provided that the said security need not be
more than $20,000 nor less than $500.00 and be delivered at the place on or before the hour
named above.
The bid shall be accompanied by a Certificate of Surety on the form included in the Contract
Documents, from a surety company licensed to do business in the State of New Jersey, which
shall represent that the surety company will provide the Contractor with the required bonds in the
sums required in the Contract Documents and in a form satisfactory to the Owner's Attorney and
in compliance with the requirements of law. Each bidder shall submit with his bid a “Statement
of Ownership Disclosure” and “Non-Collusion Affidavit” on the forms included in the Contract
Documents. All submitted bid documents must be originals and no photocopies will be
accepted. Bidders are strongly encouraged to visit the site in-person prior to submitting a bid.
Bidders must use the prepared proposal form that is contained in the Contract Documents. Each
individual proposal must be separately enclosed in a sealed envelope addressed to the Owner and
marked on the outside with the number of the contract(s) and name of the project being bid on.
After receipt of bids, no bid shall be withdrawn except as expressly authorized herein. The
Owner shall award the Contract or reject all bids within 60 days of bid opening, except that the
bids of any bidders who consent thereto may, at the request of the Owner, be held for consider-
ation for such longer period as may be agreed.
The Owner will evaluate bids and any award will be made to the lowest, responsive, responsible
bidder. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive minor informalities or
irregularities in bids received.
Successful bidders must provide a photocopy of their “Certificate of Employee Information
Report” or the pink copy of the AA-302 form within seven (7) days after the notification of
intent to award the contract or receipt of contract, whichever is sooner. Failure to do so
will result in the bid being rejected as non-responsive.
Successful bidders will also be required to submit bonds and proof of insurance on or before
execution of their respective Contracts as explained in the Contract Documents.
Bidders are required to comply with all relevant Federal and State Statutes, Rules and Regula-
tions including but not limited to the applicable provisions of Chapter 127, PL 1975 and
Supplements thereto Laws Against Discrimination (Affirmative Action), the State requirement
for bidders to supply statements of ownership (N.J.S.A. 52:25-24.2) and the State requirement
for submission of the names and addresses of certain subcontractors (N.J.S.A. 40A:11-16).
Prospective bidders are required to comply with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et. seq. and
N.J.A.C. 17:27 (Contract Compliance and Affirmative Action for Public Contracts). A copy of
the Law is available at the Township Clerk’s Office upon request and is made a part of the bid
specifications.
Public Works Contractor Registration pursuant to N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.48 et. seq. is required for all
projects/contracts which include construction, reconstruction, demolition, alteration, repair or
maintenance work on a public building. All Contractors and Subcontractors are required to
submit a copy of their Business Registration Certificate issued by the NJ Division of Taxation
(PL 2004, c57 effective 9-1-04).
Challenges to bid specifications must be made, in writing, addressed to the Owner, at least, three
(3) business days prior to the bid opening date. Challenges filed otherwise will not be
considered.
The Contract Documents may be examined and must be obtained from Polistina & Associates,
6684 Washington Avenue, Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey 08234 (Phone 609-646-2950)
between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Prospective bidders will be issued plans and
specifications upon payment of a fee of $150.00 for each set of full-sized drawings with
specifications. Payment must be made by either cash or business check, which shall be made out
to Polistina & Associates, LLC.
If the Contract is awarded, no refunds will be given. If for any reason the Contract is not
awarded, refunds will be made 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.
It is the purpose of this Notice to Bidders to summarize some of the more important provisions
of the Contract Documents. Prospective bidders are cautioned not to rely solely on this summary,
but to read the Contract Documents in their entirety.
By Order of the Township of Galloway
_______________________________
Kelli Danieli, Township Clerk
This page summarizes the opportunity, including an overview and a preview of the attached documents.