Borough of Fair Haven McCarter Park Inclusive Playground Bid 2026
Borough of Fair HavenCity · Fair Haven, NJ- Due
- Sep 24, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Duration
- 4 months
- Primary contact
- Richard Gardella
- (732) 245-5093
The 30-second brief
The Borough of Fair Haven invites sealed bids for the McCarter Park Inclusive Playground project located on Willow Street. Work includes the installation of an inclusive playground and poured-in-place safety surface, concrete edging and sidewalk, inlets and pipe, rain garden, landscaping, paver patio, irrigation, site furnishings, electric service, and miscellaneous restorations. The submission deadline is Thursday, September 24, 2026, at 10:00 AM prevailing time at Fair Haven Borough Hall, 748 River Road, Fair Haven, NJ 07704. All work must be completed within 120 calendar days from the issuance of a Notice to Proceed. Bids must be accompanied by a statement of consent of surety and a bid bond or certified check for not less than 10 percent of the amount bid, not to exceed $20,000.00. State funds through the Green Acres Program are being utilized.
Installation of inclusive playground and poured-in-place safety surface, Concrete edging, And sidewalk; installation of inlets and pipe; rain garden, Landscaping, Paver patio, Irrigation, Misc. site furnishings, Electric service, And miscellaneous restorations.
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Summary
The Borough of Fair Haven invites sealed bids for the McCarter Park Inclusive Playground project located on Willow Street.
Work includes the installation of an inclusive playground and poured-in-place safety surface, concrete edging and sidewalk, inlets and pipe, rain garden, landscaping, paver patio, irrigation, site furnishings, electric service, and miscellaneous restorations. The submission deadline is Thursday, September 24, 2026, at 10:00 AM prevailing time at Fair Haven Borough Hall, 748 River Road, Fair Haven, NJ 07704. All work must be completed within 120 calendar days from the issuance of a Notice to Proceed. Bids must be accompanied by a statement of consent of surety and a bid bond or certified check for not less than 10 percent of the amount bid, not to exceed $20,000.00. State funds through the Green Acres Program are being utilized.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
3- Installation of inclusive playground and poured-in-place safety surface, Concrete edging, And sidewalk
- Installation of inlets and pipe
- Rain garden, Landscaping, Paver patio, Irrigation, Misc. site furnishings, Electric service, And miscellaneous restorations
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
3- Statement of consent of surety
- Bid bond or certified check
- Standard proposal forms
- Submit to
- Fair Haven Borough Hall, 748 River Road, Fair Haven, NJ 07704
- Scope location
- Fair Haven, NJ
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from Borough of Fair Haven?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is September 24, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: Fair Haven Borough Hall, 748 River Road, Fair Haven, NJ 07704. For questions, contact Richard Gardella.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Borough of Fair Haven in NJ, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the Bid submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Richard Gardella at (732) 245-5093. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Installation of inclusive playground and poured-in-place safety surface, Concrete edging, And sidewalk; installation of inlets and pipe; rain garden, Landscaping, Paver patio, Irrigation, Misc. site furnishings, Electric service, And miscellaneous restorations.. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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Where can I find more RFPs from Borough of Fair Haven?
All active and historical solicitations from Borough of Fair Haven are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, Borough of Fair Haven regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 4 months. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: statement of consent of surety, bid bond or certified check, standard proposal forms. Review the full document from Borough of Fair Haven for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Fair Haven, NJ. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.