Construction of a New Airport Terminal Building at the Ocean City Municipal Airport (26N)

The City of Ocean City, New Jersey, is soliciting sealed bid proposals under City Contract #26-09 for the construction of a new terminal building at the Ocean City Municipal Airport (26N), located at 2600 Bay Avenue. The project is structured as a base bid lump sum contract with several add alternates, including a 200,000 dollar allowance for low voltage improvements, a standby generator, additional exterior decking and trellis, and cellular PVC shake siding, as well as a deduct alternate for the removal of the porte cochere canopy. Bids must be submitted electronically via the OpenGov platform by October 1, 2026, at 2:00 pm. Qualified contractors must provide a 10 percent bid bond and be prepared to furnish performance and payment bonds upon award. Compliance requirements include adherence to the New Jersey Prevailing Wage Act, New Jersey Public Works Contractor Registration, and affirmative action certifications. The scope of work is governed by MasterSpec-based technical specifications and detailed bid drawings, with a heavy emphasis on material storage, labeling, and quality standards such as ACI 301 and various ASTM standards. Following the Notice to Proceed, the contractor must submit a proposed products list, submittal schedule, and initial progress schedule within 15 days. Payment will be made in monthly installments, with a 2 percent retention held until project completion. Final acceptance is determined by the City's governing body and serves as the start date for all warranties and the maintenance bond.