**As of September 19, 2023, the project was awarded to Seacoast Construction, Inc., with an awarded amount of $491,408.81.** The project involves the removal and replacing of concrete curb, walks, and aprons of Wickatunk Road, from NJSH Route 9 to the Marlboro Border, Pine Brook Road, from Brighton Drive to Pension Road, Cherry Hill Lane, Fairfield Court, Topanga Court, and Independence Boulevard. Other associated work consists of granite block curb installation on Independence Boulevard, ADA curb ramps, and storm sewer drainage inlet repairs. All storm sewer inlets within the project limits shall be reconstructed and retro-fitted with bicycle safe grates and Type 'N' ECO castings as required by the Tier "A" Municipal Stormwater Regulations. Approximate construction quantities for significant bid items include 235 SY of concrete sidewalks, 250 SY of concrete driveways, 4,200 LF of concrete vertical curb, 800 LF of granite block curb, and other associated work. The said Contract Documents and Proposal sheets may be examined at the office of the Manalapan Township Clerk, 120 Freehold - Englishtown Road (Route 522) and Taylors Mills Road, Manalapan, New Jersey 07726. Bids must be furnished on the proposal sheets included in the Contract Documents, enclosed in a sealed envelope and addressed to the Mayor and Township Committee, Township of Manalapan, New Jersey and plainly marked on the outside with the name and address of the bidder, Upon failure to do so, he shall forfeit the bid security as liquidated damages and the acceptance of the bid will be contingent upon the fulfillment of this requirement by the bidder. No interest shall be allowed upon any such certified check. Each bid must be accompanied by a Certificate of Experience and Certificate of Equipment. Each bid must also be accompanied by a certificate of Consent of Surety from a bonding company licensed to do business in the State of New Jersey guaranteeing that if the proposal of the bidder be accepted they will furnish the bond set forth in the Instructions to Bidders and the acceptance of the bid will be contingent upon the fulfillment of this requirement. The Township reserves the right to increase or decrease quantities specified in the manner designated in the Specifications. The Township reserves the right to award this contract based on funds available. Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (N.J.S.A.10:5-31 et seq.) and Affirmative Action (N.J.A.C. 17:27) and with the disclosure provisions of N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.13. The successful bidder shall be required to comply with the provisions of the New Jersey Prevailing Wage Act, Chapter 150 of the Laws of 1963, effective January 1, 1964. Bidders shall comply with N.J.S.A. 52:32-44 latest revision, regarding Business Registration with the New Jersey Division of Revenue. During the performance of this contract the Contractor agrees to comply with the requirements of P.L. 1975, c. 127 (N.J.A.C. 17:27), all requirements of the State of New Jersey Worker Health and Safety Act (N.J.A.C. 12:110 et seq.) as amended and the United States Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) (29 CFR 1910), as amended with regard to worker and jobsite safety. No bidder may withdraw their bid for a period of sixty (60) days after the date set for the opening thereof. The successful bidder will be required to furnish a surety company bond in the full amount of the contract price indemnifying the Township of Manalapan, New Jersey for all proceedings, suits or actions of any kind of description and conditional for the faithful performance of the work. The Township Council of the Township of Manalapan reserves the right to reject any or all bids if in its opinion it is in the best interest of the Township to do so.