Ospac & Crystal Lake Improvements

NOTICE TO BIDDERS OSPAC & CRYSTAL LAKE IMPROVEMENTSTOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGEESSEX COUNTY, NEW JERSEY  NOTICE is hereby given that sealed bids for OSPAC & Crystal Lake Improvement Project, in the Township of West Orange, Essex County, New Jersey, will be received at the Township of West Orange, Township Council Chambers, 66 Main Street, West Orange, NJ 07052 on November 20, 2025 at 10:00am local prevailing time.  If bids are mailed or delivered prior to bid opening, the bid shall be addressed exactly as follows:                         Purchasing Agent                        Township of West Orange                        Municipal Building                        66 Main Street                        West Orange, NJ 07052                        Attn:     Bid Proposal                                    OSPAC & Crystal Lake Improvement Project The project will generally consist of improvements to the Okar Schindler Performing Arts Center (OSPAC) and Crystal Lake by creating additional amenities to better utilize the park’s area. Improvements will include the refurbishment of OSPAC including the reconstruction of the asphalt drive, paver walks and patios, the installation of premier stadium seating and ADA accessible seating area for stage view, the installation of an updated sound system, and related work. Copies of the Plans and Specifications and other proposed Contract Documents are on file and open to public inspection at the office of the Purchasing Department, 66 Main Street, West Orange, New Jersey, and may be examined and obtained by properly qualified Contractors at this address on and after November 4, 2025 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays, upon a non-refundable payment of $50.00. An additional $20.00 non-refundable fee will be required in advance for all prospective Bidders requesting that the bidding documents be mailed. There is no additional charge should a prospective Bidder request the documents be forwarded by UPS/FedEx (using the Bidder's own account number). Bidders are notified that they must comply with the New Jersey Prevailing Wage Act (Chapter 150 of the Laws of 1963, as amended) and that award will not be made to any bidder whom the Commissioner of Labor and Industry does not certify.  Bids shall be submitted on the forms provided, in the manner designated therein and required by the Specifications. They must be enclosed in sealed envelopes, bearing the name and address of the bidder and the name of the project on the outside, addressed to the Township Clerk, Township of West Orange, Essex County, New Jersey, and must be accompanied by a certified check, cashier's check, or bid bond in the form provided of not less than 10% of the amount of bid. Said check or bid bond may not be less than $500 nor shall it be more than $20,000 and must be accompanied by a Consent of Surety statement in the form provided from a Surety Company stating that the Surety Company will provide the bidder with a bond for 100% of the Contract amount in the event that the Contract is awarded to the bidder. A Non-Collusion Affidavit and a Record of Recent Contract Awards must also accompany the proposal on the forms provided. PROPOSAL FORMS SHALL NOT BE REMOVED FROM THE FORM OF PROPOSAL. PROPOSALS MUST BE MADE UPON THE BLANK FORMS PROVIDED AND SUBMITTED IN THE BOUND BOOK, WHICH SHALL BE LEFT WHOLE AND INTACT IN EVERY RESPECT. Bidders must have at the time of bid, a Business Registration Certificate issued by the New Jersey Department of Treasury.  Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of NJSA 10:5-31 et seq. and NJAC 17:27 for an affirmative action program for equal employment opportunity.  If awarded a contract, your company/firm will be required to comply with the requirements of NJSA 10:5-31 et seq. and NJAC 17:27.  Bidders must also comply with the requirements of PL 1977, Chapter 33 amending the Local Public Contracts Law. Bidders must submit a statement setting forth the names and addresses of all the stockholders in the corporation or members of the partnership who own ten percent (10%) or more of its stock, or have a ten percent (10%) or greater interest in the case of partnership.  No bid may be withdrawn for sixty (60) days after the opening of bids. A Contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder or all proposals will be rejected within sixty (60) days after the opening of bids. The Mayor and Township Council of the Township of West Orange reserves the right to reject all bids, to reject unbalanced bids, and to waive any informality in any bid. The right is hereby reserved to reject any and all bids or any part thereof or to waive any minor informalities or irregularities, to reject unbalanced bids, and to accept any bid or bids if deemed in the best interest of the Township of West Orange to do so.             PANAYIOTA REYNOLDS, QPA            PURCHASING AGENT