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Dept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Bid Contract
Purpose: Reconstruction of Sal Bontempo Park- Contract 14-WS2025 (Re-Bid)
Entity Name: A-Tech Concrete Company Inc.
Entity Address: 11 Taylor Road, Edison, New Jersey 08817
Contract Amount: Not to exceed $1,312,000.00
Funding Source: Capital Budget/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities/ NW038-800-8007-71970-B2025
Contract Period: 455 calendar days from the date of the written Notice to Proceed
Department of Recreation, Cultural Affairs & Senior Services Fund 027, Dept: A23, Proj: EC3Q0, B2023 and NW-026-32720-B2025
Contract Basis: (X) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS
( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ
( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a
Additional Information:
1st Advertisement: May 5, 2025
2nd Advertisement: July 31, 2025
Bid Packages Distributed: Seven (7)
Bids Received: One (1)
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WHEREAS, the City of Newark, Department of Water and Sewer Utilities and the Department of Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Senior Services, identified the need for the revitalization of Sal Bontempo Park to transform this Newark community space through the installation of new recreational equipment, improved walkways, curbs, fencing, enhanced lighting for safety, upgraded landscaping, and modernized park amenities; and
WHEREAS, the project further addresses maintenance issues and will bring the park up to current standards for accessibility and safety, thereby ensuring it remains a welcoming and functional community resource for residents of all ages; and
WHEREAS, the Pequannock Gate also known as the Bloomfield Avenue Water Tower contains critical water connections, this project includes installation of stormwater management facility; and
WHEREAS, the reconstruction of Sal Bontempo Park, undertaken jointly by the Department of Water and Sewer Utilities and the Department of Recreation, Cultural Affairs & Senior Services, demonstrates the City's commitment to protecting and maintaining critical historic infrastructure while simultaneously improving recreational opportunities and community amenities; and
WHEREAS, on May 5, 2025, the City of Newark, Department of Water and Sewer Utilities (the "Department") advertised to solicit bids for contractor(s) for Reconstruction of Sal Bontempo Park; and
WHEREAS, the Department distributed thirteen (13) bid packages and three (3) bids were received on May 29, 2025, all of which were rejected as non-responsive for failure to comply with MBE/WBE Utilization requirements and/or for exceeding funding authorization; and
WHEREAS, on July 31, 2025, the Department re-advertised Contract 14-WS2025 Re-Bid for the Reconstruction of Sal Bontempo Park and subsequently distributed seven (7) bid packages to prospective vendors; and
WHEREAS, on August 29, 2025, the Department received one (1) responsive bid for said Project in accordance with the Local Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq.; and
WHEREAS, A-Tech Concrete Company Inc., 11 Taylor Road, Edison, New Jersey 08817 submitted the lowest responsive and responsible bid, according to the specifications and in the total amount of One Million Three Hundred Twelve Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($1,312,000.00); and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to accept the lowest responsible bid submitted by A-Tech Concrete Company Inc., and execute Contract 14-WS2025 Re-Bid for Reconstruction Sal Bon Tempo, with A-Tech Concrete Company Inc., for the total amount not to exceed One Million Three Hundred Twelve Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($1,312,000.00); and
WHEREAS, this contract was solicited and awarded pursuant to the provisions of the Local Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq., as a public bid, which constitutes a Fair and Open Process.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, THAT:
1. The Mayor of the City of Newark and/or his designee, the Director of the
Department of Water and Sewer Utilities, are authorized to enter into and execute Contract No. 14-WS2025 Re-Bid Reconstruction of Sal Bontempo Park with A-Tech Concrete Company Inc., located at 11 Taylor Road, Edison, New Jersey 08871, in an amount not to exceed One Million Three Hundred Twelve Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($1,312,000.00). for a period of four hundred fifty-five (455) calendar days from the issuance of a written Notice to Proceed.
2. In accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:30-5.5(a), a partial Certification of Funds has been issued by the Director of Finance and is attached hereto. This certification verifies that legally appropriated funds in the amount of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) from the Capital Budget/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities NW038-800-8007-71970-B2025, and Four Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($450,000.00) from the Department of Recreation, Cultural Affairs & Senior Services/Directors Office Fund 027, Dept. A23, Proj. EC3Q0, B2023 and NW-026-32720-B2025, for a combined total of Four Hundred Fifty-Five Thousand Dollars ($455,000.00) have been certified. The remaining balance will be certified from the Department Budgets in 2025 and 2026 in accordance with the timing of work performed or payment obligations incurred. A copy of the Certification of Funds shall be filed with the Office of the City Clerk.
3. There shall be no advance payment on this contract in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:5-16.
4. The Department of Water and Sewer Utilities shall file a fully executed copy of the contract and Notice to Proceed in the Office of the City Clerk.
5. If required by State Law, the City Clerk shall provide the appropriate notice of the award of this contract to the State Comptroller no later than twenty (20) business days following such award, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 52:15C-10 and the Notice of the Office of the State Comptroller dated May 7, 2008.
STATEMENT
This Resolution authorizes the Mayor of the City of Newark and/or his designee, the Director of the Department of Water and Sewer Utilities, to accept the lowest responsible bid submitted by A-Tech Concrete Company Inc. and execute Contract #14-WS2025 Re-Bid Reconstruction of Sal Bontempo Park A-Tech Concrete Company Inc., for the amount not to exceed $1,312,000.00, for a period of 455 calendar days from the date of the issuance of a written Notice to proceed.