Reconstruction of Cross Street, County Route 626 from Prospect Street to Augusta Boulevard – Phase 2, Township of Lakewood

The County of Ocean is soliciting bids for the reconstruction of Cross Street, County Route 626, from Prospect Street to Augusta Boulevard, Phase 2, in the Township of Lakewood, New Jersey. The project scope includes backfilling and compacting trench openings to at least 95 percent density using dense-graded aggregate and hot mix asphalt, maintaining traffic flow with minimal interruption, and applying reflectorized pavement markings in accordance with MUTCD and ASTM standards. Key deliverables include as-built plans signed and sealed by a New Jersey Professional Land Surveyor and the establishment of survey control points. The construction duration is set for 125 days, requiring the contractor to maintain a Critical Path Method progress schedule and ensure that milling and paving operations occur on the same day. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder. Proposals must be submitted electronically via OpenGov and DocuSign, including mandatory documents such as a Signature Page, Non-Collusion Certification, Affirmative Action Questionnaire, Statement of Ownership, and Disclosure of Investment Activities in Iran. Bidders must provide a guarantee of at least 10 percent of the total bid, capped at 20,000 dollars, and demonstrate the ability to furnish performance and payment bonds. The contractor is required to pay prevailing wage rates, adhere to antidiscrimination provisions, and maintain comprehensive general liability insurance. Additionally, the contractor is responsible for coordinating the relocation of private utility services and notifying gas utilities three business days prior to excavation.