Replacement of Brewers Bridge (Structure No.1511-005), Brewers Bridge Road Over the South Branch of Metedeconk River, Township of Jackson

The County of Ocean is soliciting bids for the complete replacement of Brewers Bridge (Structure No. 1511-005) on Brewers Bridge Road over the South Branch of the Metedeconk River in Jackson Township, New Jersey. The project involves replacing an existing 45-foot concrete and timber bridge with a new 53-foot single-span structure featuring precast/prestressed adjacent slab beams, a minimum 8-inch reinforced concrete deck, a 40-foot wide cartway with two travel lanes and shoulders, and 6-foot wide sidewalks on both sides. The substructure will consist of cast-in-place reinforced concrete stub abutments on piles with permanent steel sheeting for wingwalls and scour protection. Additional work includes minimal approach roadway reconstruction, new curbing, drainage outfall and pipe reconstruction, stream bottom armoring, and the installation of MASH compliant parapet attachments, guide rails, and crash cushions. Construction must be executed in stages to maintain single-lane alternating traffic via a temporary signal system and ensure continuous pedestrian access. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder whose proposal conforms to all requirements and is subject to approval by the New Jersey Department of Transportation. Bids must be submitted electronically through the County's OpenGov Electronic Bid Portal by October 20, 2026, and must include a bid guarantee of at least 10 percent of the total sum, capped at 20,000 dollars. Required documentation includes a Signature Page, Non-Collusion Certification, Affirmative Action Questionnaire, Statement of Ownership, and Disclosure of Investment Activities in Iran. Contractors must comply with New Jersey prevailing wage rates, EEO regulations, and safety standards from OSHA and the EPA. Key personnel must be experienced in vibration monitoring using accelerometers, and firms must provide a list of similar project experience from the last 10 years. Payment terms include a 2 percent retention fee until all work is completed.