Morris Canal Greenway Sections 3, 5, 10 and 11

**As of January 31,2023, this project has not yet been awarded. A timeline for award has not yet been established.** This project involves the construction of a 10 wide pedestrian path along segments 3 and 10 and also including new drainage, landscaping and lighting and all other work necessary to complete the project. Sections 5 and 11 include the construction on-street bicycle lanes consisting of pavement striping, markings and signage and new green infrastructure. This project must be completed within one hundred eighty (180) calendar days from the date of the Notice to Proceed. 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 percent of the Bid. Proposals are being solicited through a 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 Jerseys 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. The Disadvantaged Business Enterprise goal is 8%. The number of Training Positions will 4 where feasible consisting of at least 4 Trainees with Total Trainee Hours = 2,840. Each Bidder shall submit with his proposal the required submittals listed in the Schedule of Required Submittals. 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. 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. Once the Governor's Executive Order on social distancing, and the Mayor's emergency restrictions are lifted, the City will revert back to its normal bid opening procedures at the Purchasing Division; if this reversion becomes applicable to this bid, all vendors will be notified by issuing an addendum. 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. Mail/Courier services need to be instructed to hand deliver bid proposals to the dedicated lockbox. Office hours are Monday thru Friday 9:00am to 4:30pm. Questions by prospective bidders concerning this bid must be done electronically. 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.

Division 31 -	Earthwork, Earthwork Methods.
Division 32 -	Exterior Improvements, Operation and Maintenance of Exterior Improvements, Bases, Ballasts, and Paving, Flexible Paving, Asphalt Paving, Rigid Paving, Concrete Paving, Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks, and Driveways.
Division 33 -	Utilities, Instrumentation and Control for Utilities, Water Utilities, Water Utility Distribution Piping, Water Utility Distribution Equipment, Disinfecting of Water Utility Distribution, Water Utility Storage Tanks.
Division 34 -	Transportation, Operation and Maintenance of Transportation.