Reconstruction of the Ocean City Boardwalk from 14th Street to 16th Street

The City of Ocean City is soliciting bids for the reconstruction of the boardwalk segment between 14th Street and 16th Street under City Contract #26-17, funded through the American Rescue Plan Act’s Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Fund. This project is administered as a subaward under the Boardwalk Preservation Fund Grant Program and is subject to federal requirements despite being a municipal procurement. The contract is structured as a stipulated sum, with award determined on a Lowest-Price Technically Acceptable basis, meaning the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all technical requirements will be selected. The scope includes full reconstruction of the boardwalk structure, associated lighting, structural elements such as timber piles and pile caps, decking, railings, and coordination with related infrastructure like sidewalks, roadways, and curbs. The contractor must comply with stringent quality standards including NEMA 250, the 2009 International Building Code, NETA acceptance testing, and various electrical and safety codes such as NFPA 70 and ANSI Z535.4. All materials must be delivered in undamaged, original packaging with legible labels, stored according to manufacturer specifications, and protected from environmental degradation during storage and handling. Inspection and acceptance occur on-site following installation, with performance validation required through infrared scanning at 60 days post-final acceptance and at 11 months after substantial completion, along with ground resistance testing to strict ohmic thresholds. The contractor is responsible for submitting detailed documentation including shop drawings, product data, test reports, and certified payrolls using AIA G702 and G703 forms. Compliance with federal and state labor laws is mandatory, including the Copeland Anti-Kickback Act, the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act, and non-discrimination requirements from Executive Order 11246. Offerors must provide certifications confirming they are not suspended or debarred, are registered in New Jersey, hold a valid public works contractor registration, and are in compliance with the Byrd Anti-Lobbying Amendment and IRS Form W-9. While the contract does not specify exact performance dates, timely coordination with the project schedule is required, including advance notice of system startups and demonstration of operational readiness two weeks before substantial completion. Payment is contingent upon satisfactory performance, certified payroll documentation, and adherence to all contract specifications, with no formal remittance instructions or federal accounting codes provided. All submissions must be made electronically through the OpenGov E-Procurement Platform by the deadline of June 18