Microplastics Collection System Phase 2 Improvements

The Atlantic County Utilities Authority is soliciting bids for the Microplastics Collection System Phase 2 Improvements at its Howard F. Haneman Environmental Park in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, a facility that includes an active landfill, recycling center, composting site, and a renewable natural gas project fueled by landfill methane. The project is part of the Authority’s broader environmental stewardship efforts, which also include a 7.5 MW wind farm and a 500 kW solar PV system at its City Island Wastewater Treatment Plant serving 14 Atlantic County communities. The contract follows a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) procurement method, where award will go to the responsible bidder submitting the lowest net bid, provided all technical requirements are met. The work must comply with specific ASTM, ACI, AWS, and International Building Code standards, with strict materials and fabrication requirements including American Iron and Steel compliance tracked via step certifications and documented origin records. Packaging and labeling of all materials must adhere to rigorous guidelines, ensuring traceability through manufacturer details, part numbers, purchase order information, and ownership identifiers, while all deliveries must be made to the project site without exceeding 90 days prior to installation. All proposals must be submitted electronically through the ACUA e-Procurement Portal by July 1, 2026, with hard copies also required, and must include properly bound operating and maintenance manuals with indexed content. The contract mandates a minimum 10% participation goal for Socially and Economically Disadvantaged businesses, with affirmative responses triggering submission of utilization plans and procurement records. Compliance with Davis-Bacon wage rates, certified payroll submissions, equal employment opportunity regulations, and contractual documentation requirements are mandatory, and inspection and acceptance occur on-site by the Department of Engineering, with no relief granted to the contractor for any failure to meet standards despite government observations. No formal contract value is stated, and no key personnel, options, or security clearances are specified, but the contract requires adherence to detailed submission formats, electronic file standards, and procurement protocols tied to New Jersey state regulations and federal compliance frameworks.