Kings Highway Improvements (New Monmouth Rd. to Rt. 35)

The Township of Middletown is soliciting sealed bids for the “Kings Highway Improvements” project, which covers the stretch of New Monmouth Road to Route 35. The work includes asphalt milling and paving, concrete curbs, sidewalks, curb ramps, and the installation of roadway lighting and associated wiring. All construction must be finished within 120 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. Bidders must submit electronic bids via the OpenGov portal, attach a bid bond or certified check equal to 10 % of the bid (capped at $20,000), and provide a consent of surety. Additional mandatory requirements include a performance bond (100 % of the bid), insurance coverage (minimum $5 M general liability, $5 M auto, workers’ compensation, etc.), compliance with New Jersey prevailing‑wage and affirmative‑action rules, and submission of various certifications (business registration, non‑collusion affidavit, disclosure of owners, etc.). No pre‑bid meeting or site visit is scheduled; all questions must be submitted by October 21, 2026 through the e‑procurement portal, with responses posted by October 23, 2026. The bid opening is slated for 10:00 am on November 5, 2026 at the Middletown Municipal Complex. • Scope: asphalt milling/paving, concrete curb & sidewalk construction, curb ramps, street lighting installation. • Schedule: 120 days to complete; bid deadline Nov 5 2026 10:00 am; question deadline Oct 21 2026. • Submission: electronic only via OpenGov; required bid bond (≤ $20,000) and surety consent. • Bonds/Insurance: 10 % bid bond, 100 % performance bond, insurance minimums $5 M CGL & auto, workers’ comp, etc. • Compliance: NJ prevailing‑wage, affirmative‑action, ownership disclosure, non‑collusion affidavit, business registration. • No pre‑bid meeting or mandatory site visit.