Paving Materials

The contract solicitation issued by the Purchasing Division of Wayne Township, New Jersey (Solicitation Number 2395), seeks bids for furnishing various paving materials in accordance with specified technical requirements. The Township will pick up the materials directly from the contractor’s plant, with all transportation costs prepaid by the contractor, and delivery defined as F.O.B. destination. The materials include multiple types of Hot Mix Asphalt, Winterpatch, Liquid Asphalt Tac Coat, and Top Mix, with additional fixed-price line items for fuel price adjustments. Bidders must provide compliant, new materials consistent with New Jersey Department of Transportation standards and the Township’s specifications, with inspections and acceptance performed at the contractor’s facility prior to pick-up. This procurement follows a lowest-price technically acceptable evaluation methodology, awarding the contract to the lowest bidder who is responsive and responsible and meets statutory requirements per New Jersey law. The solicitation mandates comprehensive submissions, including bid bonds, non-collusion affidavits, ownership disclosures, and proof of licensure where applicable. The contract term is one year with the possibility of two additional one-year extensions under mutually agreed terms, with estimated contract values ranging from $20,000 to $2 million based on potential usage and extensions. Special requirements include compliance with state anti-collusion and ethical procurement laws, prohibitions on contracting with entities linked to sanctioned countries (Russia, Belarus, Iran), confidentiality provisions safeguarding proprietary data, and requisite performance, labor, and maintenance bonds as stipulated by New Jersey statutes. All bids must be submitted electronically via the Township’s e-Procurement portal by January 6, 2026, ensuring adherence to all procedural and statutory mandates under Township and New Jersey procurement regulations.