FY 2025 NJDOT Municipal Aid Wesley Avenue 1st Street to 5th Street & Various Road Improvements

The City of Ocean City, NJ is soliciting sealed bids for a public‑works construction contract to mill, pave, and perform related curb, gutter, and driveway improvements along Wesley Avenue from 1st Street to 6th Street. The work is funded jointly by a 2025 NJDOT municipal aid grant and municipal funds. Bidders must submit electronic bid bonds (up to 10 % of the bid, not exceeding $20,000) and provide performance and maintenance bonds. The contract duration for completing the work is 60 calendar days, with liquidated damages applied for late completion. The solicitation includes extensive compliance requirements (affirmative action, anti‑discrimination, insurance, bonding, and licensing) and a mandatory set of upload forms. No pre‑bid meeting is required, but attendance is strongly encouraged. • Scope: milling, paving, grade adjustments, curb/gutter/driveway upgrades on Wesley Ave (1st‑6th St). • Funding: NJDOT 2025 grant + municipal funds. • Contract value: not disclosed; bid bonds limited to $20,000. • Schedule: 60‑day construction period; bid submission deadline Sept 17 2026, 2 pm. • Requirements: electronic bid bond, performance bond (100 % of bid), maintenance bond (≤15 % of cost, 2 yr), insurance (CGL $1M/$3M, auto $1M, umbrella $2M), affirmative‑action and anti‑discrimination certifications, New Jersey Public Works Contractor Registration, numerous upload forms. • Evaluation: lowest responsible bidder; value‑engineering allowed for contracts ≥$5 M.