347-24 RFP - 2024 CDBG Responses.pdf

The cost of services shall be for a complete design and bid package including cost estimates, plans, specifications and bid documents (twenty copies) for bidding purposes including detour plans. All plan specifications and bid documents shall be in conformance with the latest New Jersey Department of Transportation specifications. Proposals shall be on a lump sum basis. Hourly rates shall be submitted with all proposals for any additional work. It is the intent of this office to advertise for bids by Summer 2025 with construction in Fall/Winter 2025. Proposals shall be submitted in writing on or before 10:00 A.M. Friday, November 29, 2024 via email and/or hard copies to the Department of Engineering, 25 Lakeside Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052 and shall include a specified completion date or number of days required for completion of the work after approval is granted to proceed. Also, evidence of proper insurance shall be submitted for approval by the Township Attorney. Since funding is provided by the Community Development Block program of the US Department of Housing and Urban Development and administered by the Essex County Division of Housing and Community Development, the bid documents must be approved by the County and comply and include the latest Meeting Federal Labor Standards for CDBG Funded Projects, a copy of the contract or contracts between the County and Township and Federal and State Wage Rates. A separate proposal for construction inspection and certificates of completion should also be included if available from your firm. Very truly yours, Zayibeth Carballo Zayibeth Carballo, Director/Municipal Engineer ZYC/ag AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER www.westorange.org