ACUA Pavement Improvement Project 2026

The Atlantic County Utilities Authority (ACUA) is soliciting proposals for the Pavement Improvement Project 2026, targeting infrastructure upgrades at its environmentally sensitive facilities in Egg Harbor Township and Atlantic City, New Jersey. The project is tied to the Howard F. Haneman Environmental Park, which includes an active landfill, recycling and composting operations, and a renewable natural gas methane capture system, as well as the City Island Treatment Plant, which serves 14 Atlantic County communities and is powered in part by a privately owned 7.5 MW wind farm and a 500 kW solar PV system. The work will involve planning, design, and construction of pavement improvements consistent with federal and state environmental and labor regulations, with performance occurring primarily at 6700 Delilah Road, Egg Harbor Township. All work must adhere to the American Iron and Steel Act, requiring domestic production of iron and steel components, and compliance with the Davis-Bacon Act, mandating payment of prevailing wages to laborers. A minimum of 10% contract value must be utilized by Socially and Economically Disadvantaged businesses, with mandatory participation tracked and reported, and failure to meet this threshold may disqualify a bid regardless of price. Proposals must include comprehensive documentation demonstrating subcontractor qualifications, material availability, waiver justifications for non-compliant materials if applicable, and certified payroll records under federal labor standards. While no specific contract value, pricing structure, or firm fixed price designation is provided, the award process operates under a trade-off model where technical acceptability and regulatory compliance supersede lowest price alone. Bids must be submitted by July 1, 2026, through a designated portal, with compliance forms and supporting materials potentially requiring electronic submission via DocuSign. Inspection and acceptance will occur at the project site by ACUA or its appointed representative, with final payment contingent upon verification of AIS compliance, labor standards adherence, and SED utilization goals. The contracting officer maintains discretion over contract renewal and funds are subject to annual appropriation. No formal evaluation weights, scoring rubrics, or detailed attachment list are published, but offerors are expected to provide exhaustive supporting evidence including manufacturer certifications, project schedules, and correspondence with suppliers to satisfy waiver requests or demonstrate material sourcing. The project reflects ACUA’s mandate to balance fiscal responsibility with environmental stewardship and equitable economic participation.