Newton Lake Park & Cooper River Park Path Improvements Project

Camden County is seeking a design‑build contractor to construct multi‑use pathways, sidewalks, curbs, detectable‑warning surfaces, landscaping, signage, and related site work at Newton Lake Park and Cooper River Park. The work includes clearing and grading, asphalt milling, base course placement, hot‑mix asphalt surfacing, concrete curb and sidewalk construction, ADA‑compliant tactile surfaces, tree planting, rip‑rap, and traffic‑safety services. All specifications follow NJDOT 2019 standards with project‑specific amendments. The contract will be awarded within 60 days of the public bid opening, with a 45‑day substantial‑completion schedule and a 75‑day final‑completion deadline, subject to liquidated‑damage provisions. • Scope covers full design‑build of park pathways (asphalt, concrete, landscaping, signage, traffic control). • Must comply with NJ prevailing‑wage, ADA, equal‑employment, and sanctions certifications; extensive bonding and insurance requirements. • Fixed allowances: $30,000 for unspecified work plus $300 fuel & asphalt adjustments; performance bond equals 100 % of award. • Project timeline is tight: bids due 18 Nov 2026, award by early Jan 2027, and construction to finish within ~75 days of contract execution.