Water Treatment Plant Upgrades – Project C1088‑02

This solicitation seeks a qualified contractor to upgrade the water‑treatment plant serving the Albert C. Wagner Correctional Facility in Chesterfield, NJ. The work is a lump‑sum, single‑bid construction effort that includes demolition of existing process equipment, installation of new chemical‑feed piping, two 1,550‑gal HDPE storage tanks, motorized valves, a dust collector, concrete equipment pads, and associated electrical and control systems. The contractor must be DPMC‑classified for the required trades (general construction, water‑treatment, plumbing, electrical) and must meet state small‑business participation goals. Key points: • Mandatory pre‑bid meeting on 23 Jun 2026; attendance required to submit a bid. • Site visit (optional) on 25 Jun 2026; no questions allowed onsite. • Final electronic bid due 14 Jul 2026; 60‑day bid validity, 50 % bid bond, 10 % retainage. • Project duration 328 calendar days after Notice to Proceed; 25 % SBE set‑aside goal.