Atlantic City Flow Meter Replacement Project

The Atlantic City Flow Meter Replacement Project, solicitation number 2026-ITB-32, is a construction contract issued by the Atlantic County Utilities Authority (ACUA) for work at the City Island Treatment Plant in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The scope of work involves replacing the flow meter on the Atlantic City influent sewer forcemain, which includes installing a permanent bypass assembly, removing a temporary bypass, and performing site restoration. Key technical requirements specify the use of 316 stainless steel hardware and adherence to ASTM F593 and ASTM A240 standards for anchor bolts and plates. The project is divided into eight lump sum bid items covering mobilization, site preparation, headworks building restoration, temporary bypass management, flow meter and knife gate valve installation, concrete pile cap construction, pipe cradles, and permanent bypass assembly. Bids are due by November 4, 2026, and will be awarded to the responsible bidder submitting the lowest base or net bid. Submissions must be made via the OpenGov Procurement portal and include specific DocuSign forms and a bid guarantee of 10 percent of the total bid, capped at 20,000 dollars. The successful contractor must comply with the New Jersey Prevailing Wage Act, provide performance and payment bonds, and submit a Quality Control Plan for approval. Performance is subject to a strict timeline where the maintenance of the temporary bypass must not exceed five working days. Final acceptance is contingent upon successful field tests, verified by the issuance of a blue tag by the Engineer and certified statements from the equipment manufacturer.