New Sewage Treatment Plant – Skylands Manor

The State of New Jersey is soliciting bids for the design‑build of a new sewage‑treatment plant (Skylands Manor) at Ringwood State Park. This single‑bid, lump‑sum contract covers demolition of the existing plant, site work, civil and structural construction, installation of a packaged IFAS treatment system, mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation, and final commissioning. The project is a Small‑Business Set‑Aside with a 25 % SBE participation goal and requires specific DPMC classifications for plumbing and electrical trades. Mandatory pre‑bid meeting on July 27, 2026, and a non‑mandatory site visit on July 29, 2026; all questions must be submitted by August 3, 2026. Bids are due electronically by August 20, 2026, with a 270‑day performance period after notice to proceed. • Mandatory attendance at the July 27 pre‑bid meeting; bids without a signed attendance sheet are non‑responsive. • Contractor must hold DPMC classifications C006, C008, C055, or C062 (primary) and list classified subcontractors for C030 (Plumbing) and C047 (Electrical). • SBE goal of 25 % of contract value; required certifications (Non‑Debarment, Iran, Russia/Belarus) must be submitted prior to award. • Bid bond = 50 % of total bid; performance and payment bonds = 100 % of contract price; retainage 10 %; liquidated damages 0.05 % per day (minimum $250).