Construction of The Essex County Transportation Election Storage Facility

The County of Essex is soliciting bids for the design‑build construction of a Transportation Election Storage Facility to support county transportation operations. The contract includes procurement of plans, on‑site construction, and delivery of a functional storage structure within a defined performance period. • Construction of a new storage facility (likely a steel‑frame, concrete‑slab building) for transportation equipment. • Performance period of 450 days from notice to proceed, with a non‑refundable $500 fee for plans and specifications (paper only). • Minority Business Enterprise set‑aside – vendors must be certified minority‑owned businesses under NJ law; required documentation must accompany the bid. • Plans available for pickup in person; prior bidders for related solicitation (Bid # 26‑037) receive documents at no extra cost. • Submission deadline May 14 2026, 11:00 am; all bids must be submitted in accordance with County procurement policies.