Oakland Avenue and St. Paul's Avenue Intersection Improvements

NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed bid proposals will be received opened and read in public by the Purchasing Agent at City Hall, 280 Grove Street, First Floor Room 116 in Jersey City, New Jersey 07302 on November 5, 2026, at 11:00 am Prevailing time, or as soon thereafter as the matter can be reached, for the: OAKLAND AVENUE & ST. PAUL'S AVENUE INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS JERSEY CITY PROJECT NO. 16-002-T FEDERAL PROJECT NO. HSIP-D00S (546) The Work of this Contract includes construction of a traffic signal at the intersection of Oakland Avenue and St. Pauls Avenue. In addition, the work includes the construction of curb extensions, sidewalks, rain gardens, drainage structures, and other appurtenances. Project also involves milling and paving of the intersection, resetting of manholes and valve boxes, and installation of new signing and striping. All other incidental work in accordance with the contract documents. Questions by prospective bidders concerning this bid must be made on-line at www.bidnetdirect.com. Contract Documents, Specifications, and Bid Forms may be downloaded by going on-line to www.bidnetdirect.com. Bid Plans/Drawings may be obtained at the Office of the Director of Purchasing, City Hall, 280 Grove Street, Room 116, Jersey City, New Jersey 07302, (201-547-4439 or 201-547-5155). Prospective bidders must download bid specifications and all addendums from www.bidnetdirect.com. Failure to download bid specifications and acknowledge receipt of addenda, may result in bid rejection. Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27. Full requirements of the Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Programs are incorporated herein by reference and may be obtained with Proposal Form. Bidders are also required to comply with the requirements of P.L. 2004, c.57 (N.J.S.A. 52:32-44) which includes the requirement that contractors provide copies of their Business Registration Certificates issued by the New Jersey Department of the Treasury, as well as other provisions as listed in the Contract Documents. Proposals are being solicited through fair and open process in accordance with N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.3 et seq., and as such, contractors are exempt from the limitations on making political contributions under that law. Further, for that reason, as well as because of language in New Jersey's Annual Appropriations Act, refusal to disclose campaign contributions otherwise required by N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.3 et seq. and N.J.S.A 19:44A-20.25 et seq., will not adversely affect your consideration for award. Proposals MUST BE ACCOMPANIED by a Bid Bond or Certified Check, made payable to the City of Jersey City, in an amount equal to Ten (10%) Percent of the Bid. Each Bidder shall submit with his proposal submittal all items listed in the Schedule of Required Submittals by Bidders. ONLINE BID RECEPTIONS/PURCHASING LOCKBOX All bids and proposals must be delivered ONLY to the dedicated lockbox in the Division Purchasing, 280 Grove Street, 1st Floor, Room 116, Jersey City, NJ 07302 prior to the bid reception. All bid receptions are held virtually as video conferences with public access. Link to the online bid receptions appear on the City of Jersey City website at: https://www.jerseycitynj.gov/cms/one.aspx?portalId=6189744&pageId=16680070 Bids may be sent by U.S. certified mail return receipt requested or may be sent by private courier service to the dedicated lock box located at the City Hall, Division of Purchasing, 280 Grove Street, First Floor, Room 116, Jersey City, New Jersey 07302. ATTENTION: Raquel Tosado, Director of Purchasing, QPA. Proposals forwarded by facsimile or e mail will not be accepted. Bids sent by mail or courier service must be received by the Purchasing Agent no later than 4:00 P.M. on the last City business day before the day of the bid reception or no later than 11:00 A.M. on the day of the bid reception. Office hours Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 4:00pm. The City shall not be responsible for the loss, non-delivery or physical condition of bids sent by mail or courier service. Bids must be submitted individually in a sealed envelope addressed to the Purchasing Agent. Bid proposals must comply with specifications. Any Bid Proposal received after the date and time specified will be returned, unopened, to the bidder. Time for Completion is as follows: Complete all work required for Substantial Completion in 300 days. Achieve Completion in 365 days. The contract shall not be approved until a favorable eligibility determination has been made by the New Jersey Department of Transportation. The Purchasing Agent reserves the right to reject any and all bids received, or portions thereof, if deemed to be in the best interest of the City to do so. Raquel Y. Tosado, Director of Purchasing, QPA Newspaper inserts dates: October 7, 14, 21, 2026 Bidnet Go Live Date: October 7, 2026 Link to Public Bid Notices: http://www.jerseycitynj.gov/cityhall/clerk Link to City of Jersey City Bid Opportunities: https://www.bidnetdirect.com/new-jersey/cityofjerseycity/solicitations/open-bids?selectedContent=BUYER Link to Bid Openings https://www.jerseycitynj.gov/cms/one.aspx?portalId=6189744&pageId=16680070 10/7,14,21/26 $731.58