Sealed Bids for Contract No. 608 for the Delaware No. 1 Water Pollution Control Facility Preliminary Treatment Facility Upgrades will be received by The Camden County Municipal Utilities Authority office, located at 1645 Ferry Avenue, Camden, New Jersey 08101-1432 until 10:00 a.m. (Local Time), on April 27, 2023, and then at said office opened and read aloud.
The Project consists of constructing upgrades to the existing Preliminary Treatment Facility (PTF), including the replacement of the three Bar Screens and three Grit Washers.
Copies of the bidding documents must be obtained by registering and downloading all documents from the Camden County website:
http://www.camdencounty.com/service/purchasing-and-procurements/.
In the event of any inconsistencies between this advertisement, as published, and the bid documentation, the bid documentation shall control.
Bids will be received for a single prime Contract. Bids shall be on a lump sum as indicated in the Bid Form.
Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of P.L. 1975, c.127. Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10;5-31 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27 et seq.
Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of P.L. 1999, c. 238 (N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.25 et seq,), New Jersey State Prevailing Wage Act, where applicable.
Prospective Bidders are advised that the Project is subject to a Project Labor Agreement (PLA). The PLA will be binding upon all Contractors and Subcontractors performing on-site Project work, as defined in Article 3 of the PLA Agreement. The copy of the PLA agreement is attached to the Supplementary Conditions, Exhibit 21.
Proposals are being solicited through a “air And Open Process” in accordance with N.J.S.A 19:44A-20.4, et seq., and as such, contractors are exempt from the limitations on making political contributions under that law.
Bidders are advised that this Contract is funded in part with funds from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and the New Jersey Environmental Infrastructure financing programs and the successful bidder must comply with the provisions of N.J.A.C. 7:22-9 for the participation of small business enterprises owned and controlled by Socially and Economically Disadvantaged (SED) individuals.
Bidders are advised the SED goal for this project is twelve percent (12%).
The Successful Bidder and Subcontractors shall hold or obtain any such licenses as required by State Statutes, and Federal and local Laws and Regulations required to lawfully complete the work described in these contract documents.
A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held via ZOOM on April 05, 2023 at 10:00 A.M. Participants may join the meeting by video:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88062688035?pwd=UW41ZHhxcjJyWVBtVGpHdnlCbFBpQT09 or by phone by dialing 1-929-205-6099 and entering Meeting ID: 880 6268 8035 and Passcode: 094482.
Even though the pre-bid meeting is not mandatory, it is highly recommended that all bidders attend.
For an appointment to visit the site, contact Oleg Zonis, Director of Engineering for The Camden County Municipal Utilities Authority, via email ozonis@ccmua.org or telephone (856) 583-1222.
The Owner reserves the right to reject all of the Bids received, to re-advertise for Bids, to abandon the project, to waive any or all minor informalities in any Bid received and to accept the lowest responsible responsive bid all in accordance with applicable law.
A Bid must be accompanied by Bid security made payable to Owner in an amount of ten (10) percent of Bidder’s Bid price, but not in excess of $20,000, and in the form of a certified check or bank money order or a Bid Bond (on the form attached) issued by a surety meeting the requirements of Paragraphs 5.01 and 5.02 of the General Conditions and authorized to do business in the State of New Jersey. In addition, Bid must be accompanied by a consent of surety consistent with N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-22 and 2A:44-143 et seq.
Andrew Pierson
Purchasing Department
NOTICE OF ADDENDUM #1
CAMDEN COUNTY M.U.A
The attention of all bidders for Bid Contract #608 PTF Upgrades is directed to Addendum #1 as originally scheduled to open on April 27th at 10:00 AM is rescheduled to open May 9th, 2023 at 10:00 AM.
Additionally, a deadline to submit questions has been set for end of business day on April 20th, 2023.
All provisions of the Bid documents not affected by this addendum shall remain in full force and effect.
A copy of this addendum will be sent in a manner authorized by law to all vendors who have received the bid specifications and will also be available in the Purchasing Department, Camden County Municipal Utilities Authority, Camden, NJ 08104.
Andrew Pierson
Purchasing Department
Camden County Municipal Utilities Authority
April 6th, 2023
NOTICE OF ADDENDUM #2
CONTRACT #608 PTF UPGRADES
CAMDEN COUNTY M.U.A
The attention of all bidders for Bid Contract #608 PTF Upgrades is directed to Addendum #2 which consists of changes to the contract documents. Please make Addendum #2 part of your bid package. Additionally, the bid opening date remains the same, May 9, 2023 at 10:00AM remains unchanged.
All provisions of the Bid documents not affected by this addendum shall remain in full force and effect.
A copy of this addendum will be sent in a manner authorized by law to all vendors who have received the bid specifications and will also be available in the Purchasing Department, Camden County Municipal Utilities Authority, Camden, NJ 08104.
Maria Ortiz
Purchasing Department
Camden County Municipal Utilities Authority
April 27, 2023