Public Notices

PUBLC NOTICE
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
TREATMENT PLANT REHABILITATION PROJECT – PHASE I
CITY OF BRIDGETON, COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND, STATE OF NEW JERSEY
FILE No.: SCE-R15047.001

Sealed Bids for the Cumberland County Utilities Authority Treatment Plant Rehabilitation Project –
Phase I will be received by the offices of the Cumberland County Utilities Authority, 333 Water Street,
Bridgeton, New Jersey 08302 on June 05, 2024 at 11:00am, prevailing time, at which time and place they
will be publicly opened and read aloud. No Bids will be accepted after said hour.

A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held at the wastewater treatment facility Conference
Room on May 16, 2024 at 11:00am, 333 Water Street, Bridgeton New Jersey.

The work will include but is not limited to various improvements and upgrades throughout the
wastewater treatment plant. Various infrastructure facilities such as primary clarifier, secondary clarifier,
aeration and reaeration tanks, chlorine contact tank, and the headworks building will undergo concrete
surface rehabilitation via structural repairs and concrete coating application. Process piping upgrades
will be constructed to support the headworks building. All infrastructure facilities will see handrail upgrades
and improvements to ancillary electrical equipment. The contractor is responsible for providing all
labor, supervision, trade skills, materials, and equipment required for this project as described in the Construction
Documents. The Contract will allow 365 calendar days for completion of the work from the notice
to proceed.

The bidding documents are available on or after May 03, 2024 at https://www.suburbanconsulting.c
om under Bid Postings and/or www.questcdn.com, Reference Quest Number <9102577>. To be considered
a plan holder, register with QuestCDN.com for a free Regular membership and download the bidding
documents for $22.00. Bidders must download the documents and become a registered plan holder
as plan holder’s receive automatic notice of addenda and bid updates. Only registered bidders will be allowed
to submit a bid. Interested parties may view the bidding documents at no cost prior to deciding to
become a plan holder. Contact QuestCDN Customer Support at 952-233-1632 or Support@questcdn.com
for assistance in membership registration and downloading digital bidding documents.

One hard copy and one electronic copy of the Bids shall be made on the forms provided and made
part of the Contract Documents. A certified check or cashier’s check made payable to the order of the
Cumberland County Utilities Authority, or a duly executed Bid Bond, in the amount of ten percent (10%)
of each bid, but in no case in excess of $20,000.00 must be deposited by the Bidder together with a Surety
Consent evidencing that They can obtain the required Performance Bond. 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.

The successful Bidder will be required to deliver to the Owner an executed Performance Bond and
Payment Bond of a responsible indemnity company authorized to do business in the State of New Jersey.

Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of the New Jersey State Statutes:

N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27….Affirmative Action
Section 1 of P.L.1977, c.33 ……………………………Statement of Ownership
(N.J.S.A. C.52:25-24.2)
N.J.S.A. 40A:11-18 ………………………………………….American Goods and Products to be Used Where Possible
Section 21 of P.L.1971, c.198 ……………………….Guarantee to be Furnished with Bid
(N.J.S.A. C.40A:11-21)
Section 22 of P.L.1971, c.198 ……………………….Surety Company Certificate
(N.J.S.A. C.40A:11-22)
Section 16 of P.L.1971, c.198 ……………………….Listing of Subcontractors
(N.J.S.A. C.40A:11-16)
Section 1 of P.L.2001, c.134………………………….Business Registration
(N.J.S.A. C.52:32-44)
If awarded a contract, your company/firm is required to comply with requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31
et seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27.

The submitted Bid packages shall be complete with the Bid description and the name and address
of the Bidder marked clearly on the outside of the envelope. Bids must be placed in sealed envelopes and
received by mail or hand delivered in person addressed to Minerva Scogna, Administrative Secretary, 333
Water Street, Bridgeton, New Jersey 08302 by June 05, 2024 at 11:00am.The envelope must also identify
the Bid as Cumberland County Utilities Authority Treatment Plant Rehabilitation Project – Phase I.
The Cumberland County Utilities Authority reserves the right to consider bids for sixty (60) days after
their receipt. The right is reserved to waive any informalities, to accept bids which it deems most favorable
to the interest of the CCUA to make an award on each item separately or as a whole and to accept any
Bid or to reject any or all Proposals in accordance with the Specifications and the Bid forms.
This project is subject to both Davis Bacon wage rate requirements and New Jersey Prevailing wage
rate requirements. The contractor shall utilize the higher of the two rates in each and every category of
work on the project.

This project is expected to be funded in part by New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
(NJDEP) and New Jersey Environmental Infrastructure Trust (NJEIT). Neither the State of New Jersey,
the NJEIT nor any of their departments, agencies or employees is, or will be, a party to this contract or
subcontract. This contract or subcontract is subject to the provisions of N.J.A.C. 7:22-3,-4,-5,-9 and -10. All
federal prevailing wage regulations as well as the Federal Labor Standards Provisions will apply. Attention
is called to the fact that the contractor must ensure that employees and applicants for employment
are not discriminated against because of their race, creed, color, sex or national origin and to the greatest
extent possible, opportunities for training and employment shall be given to lower-income residents of
the project area and that, when possible, contracts shall be awarded to business concerns owned by area
residents. Small, Minority and Women’s Business Enterprises are encouraged to submit bids. Bids for proposals
in excess of $100,000 must be accompanied by a written Affirmative Action Plan. Bidders are required
to comply with the requirements of P.L. 1975, c. 127.
In accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 58:11B-26, N.J.A.C. 7:22-3.17(a)24 and 4.17(a)24, the
Contractor (subcontractor) shall comply with all the provisions of N.J.A.C. 7:22-9.1 et seq. for the participation
of small business enterprises owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals
(SEDs). The successful bidder for the project shall commit to the use of small business concerns
owned and controlled by SEDs with a goal of ten percent (10%) of the work value under the contract. All
contractors, including SED contractors, shall submit their own SED Utilization Plan to the NJDEP OEOPCA,
with a copy to the Owner, within thirty (30) days of the contract award. The contractor’s plan shall contain
provisions to meet the specific SED Utilization requirements of the contract. The contractor’s plan shall
outline the entire project or contract work, the estimated time to complete the work, each significant segment
of work on which SEDs will or may participate and a description of how SEDs will be contacted. The
Contractor shall submit SED Participation Monthly Progress Reports (Form OEO-003) to the Project Compliance
Officer and shall submit SED Participation Building Phase Quarterly Reports (Form OEO-002) to
the Project Compliance Officer and to the OEOPCA, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 7:22-9.12.
By order of the Executive Director and CCUA Commissioners, Cumberland County Utilities Authority,
County of Cumberland, State of New Jersey.

MINERVA SCOGNA
ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY
Cost $229.71 5/3/24 1T (10861999)

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NOTICE OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT AWARD
CUMBERLAND COUNTY UTILITIES AUTHORITY

The Cumberland County Utilities Authority has entered into a Shared Service Agreement for the use of pool of attorneys with the Cumberland County in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A 11-5 (3) et. seq. The contracts and the authorizing resolutions are on file and available for public inspection in the office the Cumberland County Utilities Authority, 333 Water Street, Bridgeton, New Jersey 08302.

Resolution #3384 – Resolution to enter into Shared Service Agreement for the use of pool of attorneys.

Bob Carlson, Executive Director

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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD

The Cumberland County Utilities Authority has awarded the following contract through a fair and open process in accordance with N.J.S.A. 19:44A–20.4 et seq. The contract and the resolution authorizing it are on file and available for public inspection in the office of the Cumberland County Utilities Authority, 333 Water Street, Bridgeton, NJ.

Awarded to: Spectraserv, Inc., Kearny, NJ

Contract for: Resolution #3389 Emergency Cleaning and Repair to the Primary Digesters

Amount of Contract: $555,000.00

Robert Carlson

Executive Director

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NOTICE OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT AWARD
CUMBERLAND COUNTY UTILITIES AUTHORITY

The Cumberland County Utilities Authority has entered into a Shared Service Agreement for pump station operations with Cumberland County Improvement Authority (CCIA) in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A 11-5 (3) et. seq. The contracts and the authorizing resolutions are on file and available for public inspection in the office the Cumberland County Utilities Authority, 333 Water Street, Bridgeton, New Jersey 08302.

Resolution #3387 – Resolution to enter into Shared Service Agreement for Pump Station Operations.

Bob Carlson, Executive Director

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Notice of Intent to Award Contract under a Cooperative Purchasing Agreement – Construction Management Software

The Cumberland County Utilities Authority participates in the OMNIA Partners Purchasing Cooperative and intends to award a contract for Construction Management Software.

Information regarding the contract may be found at the Cumberland County Utilities Authority, 333 Water Street, Bridgeton, NJ 08302 during regular business hours, as well as on the OMNIA Partners Purchasing Cooperative website at https://www.omniapartners.com/publicsector/contracts.

It is the intent of the Cumberland County Utilities Authority to make a contract award to Procore. pursuant to the proposal submitted in response to the OMNIA Partners Purchasing Cooperative – Construction Management Software

The Cumberland County Utilities Authority is permitted to join National Cooperative Purchasing agreements under the authority of N.J.S.A. 52:34-6.2(b)(3).

Robert Carlson

Executive Director

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NOTICE OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT AWARD
CUMBERLAND COUNTY UTILITIES AUTHORITY

The Cumberland County Utilities Authority has entered into a Shared Service Agreement for sludge hauling services Atlantic City Utilities Authority (ACUA) in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A 11-5 (3) et. seq. The contracts and the authorizing resolutions are on file and available for public inspection in the office the Cumberland County Utilities Authority, 333 Water Street, Bridgeton, New Jersey 08302.

Resolution #3386 – Resolution to enter into Shared Service Agreement for Sludge Hauling Services.

Bob Carlson, Executive Director

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PUBLIC NOTICE
ADVERTISEMENT AND NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Sealed proposals for the Information Technology Consultant Services will be received, publicly opened and read aloud by the Cumberland County Utilities Authority, 333 Water Street, Bridgeton, NJ 08302, at the hour of 10:00 AM prevailing time, on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. Late bids will be returned unopened.

Bids shall be made on the bid forms provided and in the manner prescribed. They shall be enclosed in sealed envelopes bearing the legend:

Bid For: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CONSULTANT SERVICES – 2024-08

All Bidders are required to register by emailing Minerva Scogna at mscogna@ccuanj.gov. providing Contact Name and information including email address.

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.

The Cumberland County Utilities Authority reserves the right to waive any informality in any bid and to reject any or all bids as provided for in the instructions to bidders.

Bid specifications can be downloaded at www.ccua.gov under Current Projects or may be obtained for $10 fee from the Cumberland County Utilities Authority, 333 Water Street, Bridgeton, New Jersey 08302, daily between 8:30 AM and 3:00 PM, or by mail upon telephone request by calling (856) 455-7120.

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NOTICE OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT AWARD
CUMBERLAND COUNTY UTILITIES AUTHORITY

The Cumberland County Utilities Authority has awarded contracts to Suburban Consulting Engineer as “Professional Service” under the provisions of the Local Public Contracts Law to Suburban Consulting Engineers, Inc. for the Professional Engineering services Resolution #3362 related to:

#3394 Resolution awarding Suburban Consulting Engineers a feasibility study for the CCUA to operate Bayside Prison Wastewater Treatment Plant.

#3395 Resolution awarding Suburban Consulting Engineers performing operations and maintenance S3 plant study.

#3396 Resolution awarding Suburban Consulting Engineers for professional construction management and inspection services in connection with the treatment plant rehabilitation project.

The contracts and authorizing resolutions are on file and available for public inspection in the office of the Cumberland County Utilities Authority, located at 333 Water Street, Bridgeton, NJ

B. Carlson, Executive Director

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NOTICE OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT AWARD
Cumberland County Utilities Authority

The Cumberland County Utilities Authority has awarded the following contracts without competitive bidding as a professional service pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i), but through the use of a Shared Service Agreement with Cumberland County. The term of this contracts is March 25, 2024, ending February 28, 2025. The contract and the authorizing resolutions are on file and available for public inspection in the office of the Cumberland County Utilities Authority, 333 Water Street, Bridgeton, New Jersey 08302.

Resolution #3390: Awarded to MCMANIMON, SCOTLAND & BAUMANN, LLC, 75 Livingston Avenue 2nd Floor Roseland, NJ 07068 as Bond Counsel

Contract amount: Not to exceed $25,000.00

Resolution #3392: Awarded to TESTA, HECK, TESTA & WHITE, P.A. , 424 West Landis Avenue, Vineland, NJ 08360 as Contract Labor Negotiations

Contract amount: Not to exceed $17,500.00

Resolution #3393: Awarded to BLANEY, DONOHUE & WEINBERG, P.C. , 2123 Dune Drive, Suite 11 Avalon NJ 08202 as PERC AND/OR LABOR DISPUTES

Contract amount: Not to exceed $17,500.00

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