NOTICE TO BIDDERS

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Public Notice is hereby given that SEALED BIDS will be received until 10:00 am prevailing time on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at the City Clerk Office, 6201 Atlantic Avenue, Ventnor City, New Jersey 08406 for:

Atlantic Avenue Traffic Signal Optimization Project

In the City of Ventnor

(Bid Bond and Surety Required)

The scope of the project includes traffic signal optimization improvements to sixteen (16) intersections along Atlantic Avenue. The work includes but is not limited to: traffic signal and pedestrian signal replacement, traffic signal controller upgrades and timing directive implementation. 

Bids must be on the bid form in the manner designated therein and required by the specifications. NO BIDS ARE TO BE DROPPED OFF AT THE ENGINEER’S OFFICE.

The Plans, Specifications and Contract Documents for this project can be delivered electronically free of charge upon request by email at chris.siwczak@collierseng.com. If a hard copy is necessary, a set may be obtained by picking up at the office of Colliers Engineering & Design, located at 500 Scarborough Drive, Suite 108, Egg Harbor Township, NJ, 08234 during the hours of 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM and 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday, and providing a $100.00 non-refundable charge payable in form of a check or money order and made out to “Colliers Engineering & Design”. PAYMENT MUST BE RECEIVED PRIOR TO OBTAINING SAID SPECIFICATIONS, EITHER BY MAIL OR IN PERSON.

QUESTIONS PERTAINING TO THE SPECIFICTIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED AND RECEIVED BY: Thursday, October 15, 2026, All addenda will be issued via e-mail. Inquiries received less than 7 calendar days prior to the bid opening date will not be answered.

Technical and bidding questions must be submitted to Christopher Siwczak, P.E., via email (chris.siwczak@collierseng.com).

Proposals are being solicited through a fair and open process in accordance with N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.2, 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 a language in the New Jersey's Annual Appropriations Act, refusal to disclose campaign contributions otherwise required by N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.2 et seq. and 19:44A-20.25 et seq., will not adversely affect your consideration for award.

Bidders are required to comply with requirements of NJSA 10:5-31 et seq. and P.L. 1975 C.127 (N.J.A.C. 17:27-1 et seq.) (Affirmative Action).

Every bidder must abide by the New Jersey Prevailing Wage Act, P.L. 1963, Chapter 150.

The City of Ventnor reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

By order of the Commissioner of the City of Ventnor.

Roger McLarnon, QPA

                                                                                    Date: Thursday, October 8, 2026