The project consists of construction of a new four-story steel framed structure containing additional courtrooms, court offices and associated programs for the County of Ocean. Scope includes rerouting of existing underground utilities, partial demolition of an existing pedestrian bridge and construction of new pedestrian bridges to connect the new structure to the existing Justice building, the existing Jail and the existing Engineering building. This project is subject to the Project Labor Agreement with Ocean County. A Bid Security in the form of a Bond, Cashier's Check or Certified Check, made payable to the County of Ocean in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the total amount of the bid (but not in excess of $20,000.00) must accompany each proposal as a guarantee which may be forfeited and retained by the County in lieu of its other legal remedies if a successful bidder's proposal is accepted by the County and he shall fail to execute and return to the County the required contract and bonds within twenty-one (21) days after the award of the contract by the County. A Performance Bond in the form of a Certified Check (cash) or Bond, from a surety company authorized to transact business in the State of New Jersey, in the amount of 100% of total bid will be required from the successful bidder, to insure faithful performance of the contract. The Performance Bond and contract must be filed with the County of Ocean within twenty-one (21) days of the award resolution, or the contract will be subject to rescission. Project to be completed within 760 calendar days of Notice to Proceed. Project to have a Liquidated Damage Clause of $3100.00 per day after anticipated date of completion as established by construction schedule. Project to start on or about December 2023. Question Deadline 10/27/2023 at 12:00 PM ET The right to reject any and all bids is reserved in accordance with applicable law. By order of the Board of Commissioners of the County of Ocean.