26-E41

Solicitation SJPC-26-E41, issued by the South Jersey Port Corporation, seeks a contractor to perform drainage improvements at the Old Salt Lot located at 2500 S Broadway in Camden, New Jersey. The scope of work requires the contractor to furnish all labor, materials, and equipment to install one precast Type E stormwater inlet structure with Type F casting frames and grates, and approximately 60 linear feet of 15-inch HDPE storm drain pipe. The project includes excavation, installation at a 0.50 percent grade, connecting the new pipe to an existing brick manhole with a watertight seal, backfilling, compaction, and full pavement restoration. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder based on a total price derived from unit prices for mobilization, the inlet structure, casting, piping, and the manhole connection, with an additional ten thousand dollar allowance for unforeseen construction. Bidders must submit a signed proposal including a bid bond or cashier's check, a consent of surety, and various certifications, including New Jersey Business Registration and Prevailing Wage Act compliance. The project is subject to New Jersey Executive Order 151 regarding equal employment opportunity and affirmative action, as well as a 25 percent Small Business Set-Aside requirement. Performance is governed by standard construction agreements requiring a CPM schedule within fourteen days of the notice to proceed and adherence to AASHTO, ASTM, or NJDOT testing standards.