REBID of Pinelands Park Landfill Post Closure Activities

The Atlantic County Utilities Authority (ACUA) is soliciting bids for the rebid of post-closure activities at the Pinelands Park Landfill within its Howard F. Haneman Environmental Park in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey. The landfill, part of a 360-acre solid waste complex including a recycling center and composting site, is actively managed with a renewable natural gas project capturing methane emissions. The contract scope centers on decommissioning landfill gas wells, installing erosion control systems, delivering approved materials like drainage sand and topsoil, and ensuring full environmental compliance through adherence to ASTM standards for soil and pipe materials, New Jersey State Seed Law, and other technical specifications. Work must be performed without disrupting ongoing operations at the site, which includes an active golf course, and must maintain the integrity of the landfill gas collection system, which cannot be shut down for more than 24 consecutive hours. Contractors are required to submit a Health and Safety Plan seven days prior to entry, ensure all equipment meets explosion-proof standards near manholes, and comply with strict environmental restoration obligations, including returning the site to pre-construction condition. Proposals must be submitted electronically through ACUA’s procurement portal by July 16, 2026, with mandatory certifications including ownership disclosures, non-involvement in prohibited activities in Russia or Belarus, affirmative action compliance via Form AA-302, and New Jersey business registration. The contract is structured as a not-to-exceed arrangement, with pricing based on task and man-hour billing, and an estimated total funding range of $10.5 million to $17.3 million, reflecting long-term post-closure financial obligations rather than direct contract line items. Evaluation is based on a trade-off model, with cost accounting for 35% of the scoring, followed by technical competence at 25%, management competence at 20%, and past performance at 20%. No Lowest Price Technically Acceptable approach is used. Contractors must provide a detailed task-by-task cost breakdown and demonstrate proven experience in similar landfill post-closure projects. Site access is limited to the Delilah Road facility in Egg Harbor Township, and all work must be coordinated with ACUA’s Engineering Department, which retains final inspection and acceptance authority. Submittals must be accompanied by certified lab reports, equipment data, seed certifications, and documentation of compliance with all standards. The contractor is responsible for securing permits, ensuring all materials meet quality specifications, conducting leak tests on HDPE piping, and correcting any