NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Pipe Galley Pipe Coating Project
NOTICE TO BIDDERS is hereby given that sealed Bids are invited and will be received as set forth herein.
OWNER: South Monmouth Regional Sewerage Authority, Belmar, Monmouth County, New Jersey
PROJECT TITLE: Pipe Galley Pipe Coating Project.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT: The principal features of the work to be performed under this Contract will consist of blasting and epoxy coating of identified existing piping located within the pipe galley including associated pipe supports and blasting and recoating of the existing scum pit as shown in the Contract Drawings.
ADDRESS FOR SUBMITTING BIDS: South Monmouth Regional Sewerage Authority, 1235 18th Avenue, Belmar, New Jersey 07719
ENGINEER’S NAME AND PHYSICAL ADDRESS:
Paulus Sokolowski and Sartor
1450 Highway 34
Wall, New Jersey 07753
ATTN.: Richard Crane, P.E., BCEE
All questions regarding the bid documents or for project information shall be submitted to Richard Crane, P.E., BCEE in writing at rcrane@psands.com. The last day to submit questions is Friday, August 21, 2026.
OBTAINING CONTRACT DOCUMENTS:
Bidders desiring a hard Copy of the Bid Documents for use in preparing bids may obtain a set from QuestCDN. Bid Documents can be downloaded electronically for a non-refundable fee of $22.00 by going to the www.questcdn.com Project Search Page and looking up QuestCDN Project Number 10304197. You can contact QuestCDN at (952) 233-1632 or info@questcdn.com for assistance with membership registration, downloading, and working with digital documents. For questions regarding the bid documents or project information, please contact Richard Crane, P.E., BCEE his office phone (732) 687-0746 or at rcrane@psands.com.
BID SECURITY:
A person bidding on a contract for the erection, alteration or repair of a public building, structure, facility or other improvement to real property, the total price of which exceeds $100,000, shall furnish a guarantee as provided for herein. A contracting unit may provide that a person bidding on any other contract, advertised in accordance with law, shall furnish a guarantee as provided for herein. The guarantee shall be payable to the contracting unit so that if the contract is awarded to the bidder, the bidder will enter into a contract therefore and will furnish any performance bond or other security required as a guarantee or indemnification. The guarantee shall be in the amount of 10% of the bid, but not in excess of $20,000.00, except as otherwise provided herein, and may be given, at the option of the bidder, by certified check, cashier’s check or bid bond. In the event that any law or regulation of the United States imposes any condition upon the awarding of a monetary grant to any contracting unit, which condition requires the depositing of a guarantee in an amount other than 10% of the bid or in excess of $20,000.00 the provisions of this section shall not apply and the requirements of the law or regulation of the United States shall govern. The bid security shall be retained by the Authority until the Contract for the Work has been executed. Bid bonds will be returned or written notice of release will be given to the unsuccessful Bidders, with the exception of the second qualifying Bidder, at such time as their bids are rejected. In the event the successful Bidder is unable to execute the Contract, for whatever reason, the Authority may exercise its legal prerogatives, including, but not limited to, enforcement of its rights as to the bid security.
CONSENT OF SURETY:
Certificate from a Surety Company is required indicating consent to be bound as surety and guarantor for performance required under the Contract Documents.
BID SUBMISSION PROCEDURES:
Bids must be submitted on the Bid Form contained in the Contract Documents and must be enclosed in a sealed envelope plainly marked on the outside with the name of project and the name and address of the Bidder. The Bid must be delivered to the Owner prior to the Bid Opening at the above address for submitting Bids.
CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION:
Bidders are required to be registered by the New Jersey Department of Labor at the time bids will be received by the Project Owner pursuant to the Public Works Contractor Registration Act (P.L. 2003, c. 91, N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.51). Effective September 1, 2004, Bidders are also required to be registered by the New Jersey Department of Treasury, Division of Revenue at the time bids will be received by the Project owner pursuant to the Business Registration Act (P.L.2004, c.57, N.J.S.A.52:32-44).
PUBLIC BID OPENING AND READING:
Date/Time: Thursday, September 3,2026, at 10:00AM
PRE BID MEETING
A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting has been scheduled for Friday, August 7, 2026 at 10:00 AM.
STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS:
Bidders are required to comply with applicable statutory requirements set forth in the Contract Documents including the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31, et seq. & N.J.A.C. 17:27-1.1, et seq. (Affirmative Action); P.L. 1963, c. 150 (Prevailing Wage); Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12101, et seq.); and P.L.2004, c.19 & P.L.2005, c.271 (Pay to Play).
REJECTION OF BIDS:
The South Monmouth Regional Sewerage Authority reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, or to waive any bid defect where such defect is not detrimental to the best interest of the South Monmouth Regional Sewerage Authority and fairness of the bidding process. The right is also reserved to increase or decrease the quantities specified in the manner designated in the Contract Documents.
DEPARTMENT CIRCULAR 570 REQUIREMENT:
All applicable surety bonds required in connection with the advertisement and award of building contracts or sub agreements must be written by a surety company listed on the Federal Treasury List (Department Circular 570 – Surety Companies Acceptable on Federal Bonds), incorporated herein by reference. Copies of this document may be obtained from the Department.
By the order of the South Monmouth Regional Sewerage Authority, Belmar, Monmouth County, New Jersey.
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By: Ryan R. Krause, P.E., C.M.E. Executive Director
South Monmouth Regional Sewerage Authority
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
NOTICE TO BIDDERS hereby is given that Bids are invited and will be received as follows:
1. OWNER: South Monmouth Regional Sewerage Authority
a. WORK TITLE: FURNISH AND DELIVER 15% BY TRADE SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE SOLUTION
WORK DESCRIPTION: This is an annual contract to Furnish and Deliver 15% by Trade Sodium Hypochlorite Solution to the South Monmouth Regional Sewerage Authority’s Facilities.
b. WORK TITLE: FURNISH AND DELIVER 20% BY TRADE SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE SOLUTION
WORK DESCRIPTION: This is an annual contract to Furnish and Deliver 20% by Trade Sodium Hypochlorite Solution to the South Monmouth Regional Sewerage Authority’s Facilities.
c. WORK TITLE: FURNISH AND DELIVER MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE, THIOGUARD
WORK DESCRIPTION: This is an annual contract to Furnish and Deliver Magnesium Hydroxide, Thioguard to the South Monmouth Regional Sewerage Authority’s Facilities.
d. WORK TITLE: REMOVAL AND HAULING OF SEWAGE SLUDGE
WORK DESCRIPTION: This is an annual contract for the Removal and Hauling of Liquid Sewage Sludge (approximately 3-8% solids) from the South Monmouth Regional Sewerage Authority’s Facilities, for disposal at either Stony Brook Regional Sewerage Authority (SBRSA) or Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission (PVSC). The cost for disposal of the sludge at SBRSA and PVSC is not included in this bid. The disposal costs will be handled under separate Interlocal Governmental Contract.
e. WORK TITLE: FURNISH HVAC REPAIR AND PURCHASE/INSTALL OF NEW HVAC EQUIPMENT
WORK DESCRIPTION: This a contract to provide HVAC repairs and, if needed, replacement, including all labor, tools and equipment, for the period of one year.
f. WORK TITLE: ELECTRICAL DIAGNOSTIC, TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR SERVICES
WORK DESCRIPTION: This is an annual contract to provide Electrical Diagnostic, Troubleshooting and Repair Services to the South Monmouth Regional Sewerage Authority’s Facilities.
g. WORK TITLE: FURNISH PUMP AND MOTOR REPAIR AND PURCHASE OF NEW PUMPS AND MOTORS
WORK DESCRIPTION: This is an annual contract to provide pump and motor repairs and, if needed, replacement including all labor, tools and equipment to the South Monmouth Regional Sewerage Authority’s Facilities.
2. WORK SITE: 1235 Eighteenth Avenue, Belmar, New Jersey 07719
3. ENGINEER:
South Monmouth Regional Sewerage Authority
1235 Eighteenth Avenue
Belmar, New Jersey 07719
ATTENTION: RYAN KRAUSE
TELEPHONE: (732) 681-0611
4. CONTRACT DOCUMENTS:
Contract documents may be examined or picked up, free of cost, Monday thru Friday, except legal holidays, from 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M., prevailing time, at the ENGINEER’s address. Contract documents may be mailed upon request and receipt of prepaid postage.
5. USE OF CONTRACT DOCUMENTS:
Contract Documents are available solely for the purpose of obtaining Bids and not to confer a license, grant or for any other purpose.
6. PRE-BID MEETING: None
7. BID GUARANTEE:
Bid Guarantee is required in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the total amount indicated in the Bid, but not in excess of Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000).
8. CONSENT OF SURETY:
A certificate is required from a surety company stating that it will provide bond(s) in the form and amounts as stated in the Contract Documents.
9. SUBMISSION OF BIDS:
All Bids will be submitted on the proposal form furnished, be placed in the provided sealed envelope and must be received by Owner prior to the Date and Time indicated for Public Bid Opening and Reading in Paragraph #10. No Bids will be received after the indicated Date and Time. Bidders may either:
a. Mail Bids to:
South Monmouth Regional Sewerage Authority
1235 Eighteenth Avenue
Belmar, New Jersey 07719
OR
b. Hand Deliver Bids to Owner at the Place indicated for Public Bid Opening and Reading in Paragraph #10.
10. PUBLIC BID OPENING AND READING:
Date: Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Time: 10:00 a.m. Prevailing Time
Location: South Monmouth Regional Sewerage Authority
1235 Eighteenth Avenue
Belmar, New Jersey 07719
11. STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS:
This Bid and Contract are subject to NJ Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A 40a:11-1 et seq. and 2012, c. 25) and Bidders are required to comply with all applicable Laws and Regulations including the N.J.S.A.10:5-31 et seq., and N.J.A.C. 17:27 (Affirmative Action) P.L. 1999, C.238 (Public Works Contractor Registration), P.L. 1963, C.150 (Prevailing Wages) and P.L. 2004, C.57 (New Jersey Business Registration Requirements).
12. REJECTION OF BIDS:
Owner reserves the right to reject any or all Bids and to waive any immaterial defect or informality in any Bid, if deemed in the best interest of Owner.
BY ORDER OF SOUTH MONMOUTH REGIONAL SEWERAGE AUTHORITY
Ryan R. Krause, P.E., C.M.E.
Executive Director – 07/20/2026