Linden Avenue Improvement Project

Background The Linden Avenue Improvement Project is initiated by the Township of Verona, located in Essex County, New Jersey. The project aims to enhance Linden Avenue through milling and resurfacing, ensuring compliance with ADA standards and improving overall infrastructure. The goal is to provide safer and more accessible roadways for the community. Work Details The contract includes the following work components: - **Base Bid**: - Milling and resurfacing of Linden Avenue from Fairview Avenue to Wildwood Terrace and Ostego Road to Pompton Avenue. - Reconstruction of all non-compliant ADA curb ramps. - Spot curb, driveway, and sidewalk replacement as needed. - Tree removal, pruning, replanting, and minor drainage improvements. - Principal items include: - 17,560 square yards of HMA Milling (3” or less). - 2,590 tons of Hot Mix Asphalt (9.5M64 Surface Course). - 815 square yards of Concrete Sidewalk (4” thick). - **Alternate Bid A**: - Milling and resurfacing from Wildwood Terrace to Ostego Road with similar replacements as above. - Principal items include: - 3,190 square yards of HMA Milling (3” or less). - 470 tons of Hot Mix Asphalt (9.5M64 Surface Course). - 105 square yards of Concrete Sidewalk (4” thick). - **Alternate Bid B**: - Investigation and replacement of water services from the main to the curb box for various properties on Linden Avenue. - Principal items include: - Installation of 50 units of Wet Tap and Corporation Valve (1”). - Installation of 50 units of Curb Stop and Curb Box. - Installation of 755 linear feet of New Service Lines (1”). Period of Performance The work must be completed within 120 calendar days from the notice to proceed. Place of Performance The project will be executed in the Township of Verona, Essex County, New Jersey. Bidder Requirements Bidders must comply with N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. regarding equal employment opportunity and submit a certified check or bid bond not less than ten percent (10%) of the bid amount but not exceeding $20,000.00. A performance bond equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price is required upon contract execution.