Sealed bids will be received until July 7, 2026, 10:00 AM for the UP Smith's Creek Dog Park 2026 Rebid project. The scope includes installing a fully functional dog park with site improvements. All work must be completed within 180 calendar days from the notice to proceed. A pre-bid meeting is not scheduled, but bidders are recommended to visit the site. Bid packets must be submitted in a sealed envelope and accompanied by a statement of consent of surety and a bid bond or certified check for 10% of the total bid price. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder. The Township reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
All work on this contract shall be completed within one hundred and eighty (180) calendar days from the notice to proceed.
Throughout the term of the contract and until substantial completion of the project, payment procedures involve monthly progress payment applications submitted by the contractor to the engineer for review and approval, followed by submission to the owner for review and approval. Payments are generally made within thirty (30) days of the billing date.
A maintenance bond is required for a period of two (2) years from the date of completion, acceptance, and final payment, guaranteeing the replacement of any defective work or materials.
The project shall be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder, meaning the bidder whose response offers the lowest price and is responsive, and who is responsible (able to complete the contract in accordance with its requirements).
Bidders must be able to complete the contract in accordance with all requirements pertaining to experience, moral integrity, operating capacity, financial capacity, credit, workforce, equipment, and facilities availability.
If the contractor fails to fully complete the work within the time allowed for completion of the punch list, the owner may seek remedies for failure to complete on time, including liquidated damages.
There will be no pre-bid meeting for the project; however, it is recommended that all bidders visit UP Smith's Creek Dog Park prior to submitting a bid.
Any prospective bidder who wishes to challenge the specifications shall file such challenges in writing with the owner and/or engineer no less than three (3) business days prior to the opening of the bid packets.
Bid packets may be rejected for incomplete submissions, informalities, non-conformance with specifications, withdrawal of bids, evidence of collusion, prior negative experience, multiple bid packets from the same entity, unbalanced proposals, or if bidders are suspended or debarred.
