Public Bids and Notices

Public notice and other notice of proposals being solicited by the MCMUA through a fair and open process in accordance with N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4, et. seq. are provided below.

Current Public Notices and/or Requests for Proposals

On February 21, 2020, the Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority (the “Authority” or “MCMUA”) published a Notice to Bidders requesting bids for “The Operation of Two Morris County Solid Waste Transfer Stations, located in Parsippany-Troy Hills Township and Mount Olive Township, Including Providing Transportation and Disposal of All Solid Waste Received at the Transfer Station Facilities.”

The Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority is extending the date and time for the receipt of bids for Bid#2020-SW01 “The Operation of Two Morris County Solid Waste Transfer Stations, located in Parsippany-Troy Hills Township and Mount Olive Township, Including Providing Transportation and Disposal of All Solid Waste Received at the Transfer Station Facilities.” From Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at 11:00 A.M. to Thursday, May 21, 2020 at 4:00 P.M.

Additionally, due to the Secretary of the United States Department of Health and Human Services and the Governor of the State of New Jersey having declared that COVID-19 constitutes a public health emergency, we strongly encourage all bidders to submit their bid packages via commercial delivery courier or mail delivery through the United States Postal Service, in lieu of in-person hand delivery to the following address:

214A Center Grove Rd.
Randolph, NJ 07869
Attn: Shana O’Mara
Re: Bid#2020-SW01 The Operation of Two Morris County Solid Waste Transfer Stations, located in Parsippany-Troy Hills Township and Mount Olive Township, Including Providing Transportation and Disposal of All Solid Waste Received at the Transfer Station Facilities.

Shana O’Mara
Qualified Purchasing Agent

Wednesday, March 25, 2020

The Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority is extending the date and time for the receipt of bids for Bid#EWR20-01 “Emergency Water Main Repair Re-Bid.” From Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at 12:00 P.M. to Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at 4:00 P.M

Additionally, due to the Secretary of the United States Department of Health and Human Services and the Governor of the State of New Jersey having declared that COVID-19 constitutes a public health emergency, we strongly encourage all bidders to submit their bid packages via commercial delivery courier or mail delivery through the United States Postal Service, in lieu of in-person hand delivery to the following address:

214A Center Grove Rd.
Randolph, NJ 07869
Attn: Shana O’Mara
Re: Bid#EWR20-01 Emergency Water Main Repair Re-Bid.

Shana O’Mara
Qualified Purchasing Agent

Wednesday, March 25, 2020

The following section is being amended in the Bid Documents Titled “Consent of Surety”

The reference to a one year performance bond in the amount of $15 Million prior to the execution of the contract and for each succeeding year the amount of $15 Million on the anniversary date is modified and replaced by “in the amount equal to 100% of the contract amount, prior to the execution of the contract.”

This addendum and the updated document have been provided to all potential bidders via email which provides certification of delivery to the sender.

An updated document can also be obtained by emailing: SOmara@co.morris.nj.us

Monday, March 30, 2020

The following section is being amended in the Bid Documents Titled “Consent of Surety”

The reference to a one year performance bond in the amount of $15 Million prior to the execution of the contract and for each succeeding year the amount of $15 Million on the anniversary date is modified and replaced by “in the amount equal to 100% of the contract amount, prior to the execution of the contract.”

This addendum and the updated document have been provided to all potential bidders via email which provides certification of delivery to the sender.

An updated document can also be obtained by emailing: SOmara@co.morris.nj.us

Monday, March 30, 2020

The Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority is extending the date and time for the receipt of bids for Bid#2020-HHW01 The Operation of the MCMUA Household Hazardous Waste Drop Off Event Days.” From Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at 11:00 A.M. to Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at 4:00 P.M.

Additionally, due to the Secretary of the United States Department of Health and Human Services and the Governor of the State of New Jersey having declared that COVID-19 constitutes a public health emergency, we strongly encourage all bidders to submit their bid packages via commercial delivery courier or mail delivery through the United States Postal Service, in lieu of in-person hand delivery to the following address:

214A Center Grove Rd.
Randolph, NJ 07869
Attn: Shana O’Mara
Re: Bid#2020-HHW01 The Operation of the MCMUA Household Hazardous Waste Drop Off Event Days

Shana O’Mara
Qualified Purchasing Agent

Wednesday, March 25, 2020

The Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority is extending the date and time for the receipt of bids for Bid#2020-HHW02 The Operation of the MCMUA Household Hazardous Waste Permanent Facility.” From Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at 11:30 A.M. to Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at 4:30 P.M.

Additionally, due to the Secretary of the United States Department of Health and Human Services and the Governor of the State of New Jersey having declared that COVID-19 constitutes a public health emergency, we strongly encourage all bidders to submit their bid packages via commercial delivery courier or mail delivery through the United States Postal Service, in lieu of in-person hand delivery to the following address:

214A Center Grove Rd.
Randolph, NJ 07869
Attn: Shana O’Mara
Re: Bid#2020-HHW02 The Operation of the MCMUA Household Hazardous Waste Permanent Facility Days

Shana O’Mara
Qualified Purchasing Agent

Wednesday, March 25, 2020

Notice is hereby given by the Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority ("MCMUA") that sealed bids will be received by the Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority ("MCMUA") on March 31, 2020 at 11:30 a.m. prevailing time in the Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority ("MCMUA") office located at 214A Center Grove Rd. Randolph, NJ 07869 at which time and place the sealed bids will be opened publicly and read for the following:

• The work involves providing all labor, equipment and materials to operate and provide disposal of materials collected at the Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority's Permanent Household Hazardous Waste Facility. The Facility will be open on weekdays (Mon., Tues., Wed., Thurs. and/or Fri.) and/or Saturday mornings at the sole discretion of the MCMUA The work includes removing hazardous waste from incoming vehicles, inspecting, sorting, analyzing, classifying, labpacking, bulking and labeling of the materials, document preparation, transportation, and proper end-of-life managing of the hazardous materials. The operation of the Household Hazardous Waste Facility must be performed in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Bidders are advised that the Household Hazardous Waste Exclusion under RCRA shall not apply to this Contract. All waste that would otherwise be a RCRA hazardous waste, but for the Household Hazardous Waste Exclusion, shall be labeled, manifested, transported, stored, treated and disposed of as a hazardous waste.
   

Obtaining Proposal Documents:

• Bid Documents shall be made available on March 16, 2020
• Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority
  Shana O'Mara, QPA
  SOmara@co.morris.nj.us
  973-829-8584
• Bid Documents can also be picked up at the off of the Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority during regular business hours 9: 00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.
   

Submission of Bid:

• All bids must be submitted on the bid proposal forms approved and provided for by the bid documents in order to be considered.
• Bid proposals must be accompanied by a certified check, cashier's check, or bid bond in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the total amount of the bid, but not in excess of twenty thousand ($20,000) dollars, and made payable to the Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority ("MCMUA")
   

Bidder Requirements:

• Bidder must comply with the requirements of NJSA 10:5-31 et seq., and NJAC 17:27.
• Other requirements as well as those described above are fully detailed in the bid document.
   

Additional Information:

• Prospective Bidders are cautioned not to rely solely on this Notice to Bidders in preparing their Bids, but to read the Bid Documents in their entirety and comply with all bidding requirements set forth therein. Any questions concerning the Bid Documents should be in writing and forwarded to the MCMUA, Attention Anthony Marrone 214A Center Grove Road, Randolph, NJ 07869.
   

The MCMUA reserves the right to reject any and all proposals that substantially or materially deviate from the specifications and other required documents, and further reserve the right to waive minor irregularities and immaterial variances and formalities in the proposals.

This bid has been advertised in accordance with the "Fair and Open Basis" and nothing further shall be required under the Pay-to-Play Legislation (N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.7).

Date: March 16, 2020

Shana O'Mara, QPA
Purchasing Agent MCMUA

Notice is hereby given by the Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority ("MCMUA") that sealed bids will be received by the Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority ("MCMUA") on March 31, 2020 at 11:00 am prevailing time in the Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority ("MCMUA") office located at 214A Center Grove Rd. Randolph, NJ 07869 at which time and place the sealed bids will be opened publicly and read for the following:

• The work involves providing all labor, equipment and materials to operate up to four (4) Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Days over the term of a one-year contract. The work includes collecting, transporting, storing, and recycling/disposing of all hazardous and non-hazardous wastes generated at the Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Days. The operation of the Household Hazardous Waste Cleanup Program must be performed in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Bidders are advised that the Household Hazardous Waste Exclusion under RCRA shall not apply to this Contract. All waste that would otherwise be a RCRA hazardous waste, but for the Household Hazardous Waste Exclusion, shall be labeled, manifested, transported, stored, treated and disposed of as a hazardous waste.
   

Obtaining Proposal Documents:

• Bid Documents shall be made available on March 16, 2020
• Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority
  Shana O'Mara, QPA
  SOmara@co.morris.nj.us
  973-829-8584
• Bid Documents can also be picked up at the off of the Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority during regular business hours 9: 00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.
   

Submission of Bid:

• All bids must be submitted on the bid proposal forms approved and provided for by the bid documents in order to be considered.
• Bid proposals must be accompanied by a certified check, cashier's check, or bid bond in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the total amount of the bid, but not in excess of twenty thousand ($20,000) dollars, and made payable to the Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority ("MCMUA")
   

Bidder Requirements:

• Bidder must comply with the requirements of NJSA 10:5-31 et seq., and NJAC 17:27.
• Other requirements as well as those described above are fully detailed in the bid document.
   

Additional Information:

• Prospective Bidders are cautioned not to rely solely on this Notice to Bidders in preparing their Bids, but to read the Bid Documents in their entirety and comply with all bidding requirements set forth therein. Any questions concerning the Bid Documents should be in writing and forwarded to the MCMUA, Attention Anthony Marrone 214A Center Grove Road, Randolph, NJ 07869.
   

The MCMUA reserves the right to reject any and all proposals that substantially or materially deviate from the specifications and other required documents, and further reserve the right to waive minor irregularities and immaterial variances and formalities in the proposals.

This bid has been advertised in accordance with the "Fair and Open Basis" and nothing further shall be required under the Pay-to-Play Legislation (N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.7).

Date: March 16, 2020

Shana O'Mara, QPA
Purchasing Agent MCMUA

Notice is hereby given by the Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority ("MCMUA") that sealed bids will be received by the MCMUA on March 31, 2020 at 12:00 p.m. prevailing time in the MCMUA office located at 214A Center Grove Rd. Randolph, NJ 07869 at which time and place the sealed bids will be opened publicly and read for the following:

BID#EWR-20-01 EMERGENCY WATER MAIN REPAIR RE-BID

• The MCMUA has water transmission mains located in Randolph Township, Morris Township, Mine Hill Township, Mt. Arlington Borough, Roxbury Township, Mendham Township, Chester Township and Wharton Borough, Morris County New Jersey. This contract will facilitate the ability to perform work on existing MCMUA water distribution infrastructure in the event a leak or other event which sacrifices the MCMUA system integrity of ability to deliver clean and reliable water is observed. This project will improve and streamline the current process and significantly reduce the repair duration.
• The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) has approved the use of mandatory minimum bidder qualifications for the Morris County Municipal Utility Authority Emergency Repair Contractor - Water Division. The Mandatory Minimum Qualifications of the bidder are:
   
  1. The Contractor must have completed five (5) Linear Construction Projects for a water and/or wastewater utility provider in the past five (5) years, consisting of various pipe sizes, each having a value of a minimum of $1,000,000, including approved change orders.
  2. The Contractor as a firm must have immediate access, through rental or ownership, the following equipment, (2) excavators, (2) dump trucks, (2) utility trucks, (2) air compressors, (2) trench rollers, (2) asphalt rollers, and (2) portable light tower.
  3. The Contractor as a firm must have immediate access to the following materials: (10') 4" Ductile Iron Pipe, (10') 6" Ductile Iron Pipe, (10') 8" Ductile Iron Pipe, (10') 10" Ductile Iron Pipe, (10') 12" Ductile Iron Pipe, (10') 14" Ductile Iron Pipe, (10') 16" Ductile Iron Pipe, (10') 18" Ductile Iron Pipe, (10') 20" Ductile Iron Pipe, (10') 24" Ductile Iron Pipe, (2) 4" Ductile Iron Pipe Hymax Couplings, (2) 6" Ductile Iron Pipe Hymax Couplings, (2) 8" Ductile Iron Pipe Hymax Couplings, (2) 10" Ductile Iron Pipe Hymax Couplings, (2) 12" Ductile Iron Pipe Hymax Couplings, (2) 14" Ductile Iron Pipe Hymax Couplings, (2) 16" Ductile Iron Pipe Hymax Couplings, (2) 18" Ductile Iron Pipe Hymax Couplings, (2) 20" Ductile Iron Pipe Hymax Couplings, and (2) 24" Ductile Iron Pipe Hymax Couplings
  4. The Contractor as a firm or any predecessor firm must not have wrongfully defaulted on a Contract or had work terminated for non-performance within the past five (5) years.
  5. The Contractor as a firm or any predecessor firm must not have been denied a consent of surety, a bid guarantee or a performance bond within the past twelve (12) months based on the Potential Bidder's inability to meet the surety's reasonable underwriting standards.
  6. The Contractor must be able to perform work within 4 hours of notification in any of the municipalities in which MCMUA has water transmission mains and all locations of MCMUA water distribution infrastructure.
      
• Accordingly, the Bidder shall complete, sign, and certify "Mandatory Qualifications of Bidder to be Performed in Accordance with the Contract Documents" and submit with the bid. The failure to comply shall result in the bid being rejected as non-responsive.
   

Obtaining Proposal Documents:

• Bid Documents will be made available on Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at the office of the Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority, during regular business hours between 9:00 A.M. and 4:30 P.M. Email Bid Document Request to: SOmara@co.morris.nj.us - Shana O'Mara, QPA
• Bid Documents can also be picked up at the off of the Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority during regular business hours 9: 00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.
   

Submission of Bid:

• All bids must be submitted on the bid proposal forms approved and provided for by the bid documents in order to be considered.
• Bid proposals must be accompanied by a certified check, cashier's check, or bid bond in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the total amount of the bid, but not in excess of twenty thousand ($20,000) dollars, and made payable to the Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority ("MCMUA")
   

Bidder Requirements:

• Bidder must comply with the requirements of NJSA 10:5-31 et seq., and NJAC 17:27.
• Other requirements as well as those described above are fully detailed in the bid document.
   

Prospective Bidders are cautioned not to rely solely on this Notice to Bidders in preparing their Bids, but to read the Bid Documents in their entirety and comply with all bidding requirements set forth therein. Any questions concerning the Bid Documents should be in writing and forwarded to the MCMUA, Attention Larry Gindoff, Executive Director, 214A Center Grove Road, Randolph, NJ 07869.

The MCMUA reserves the right to reject any and all proposals that substantially or materially deviate from the specifications and other required documents, and further reserve the right to waive minor irregularities and immaterial variances and formalities in the proposals.

This bid has been advertised in accordance with the "Fair and Open Basis" and nothing further shall be required under the Pay-to-Play Legislation (N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.7).

Date: March 11, 2020

Shana O'Mara, QPA
Purchasing Agent MCMUA

Notice is hereby given by the Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority (“MCMUA”) that sealed bids will be received by the Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority (“MCMUA”) on April 21, 2020 at 11:00 am prevailing time in the Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority (“MCMUA”) office located at 214A Center Grove Rd. Randolph, NJ 07869 at which time and place the sealed bids will be opened publicly and read for the following:

BID#2020-SW01 THE OPERATION OF TWO MORRIS COUNTY SOLID WASTE TRANSFER STATIONS, LOCATED IN PARSIPPANY-TROY HILLS TOWNSHIP AND MOUNT OLIVE TOWNSHIP, INCLUDING PROVIDING TRANSPORTATION AND DISPOSAL OF ALL SOLID WASTE RECEIVED AT THE TRANSFER STATION FACILITIES

• The MCMUA is soliciting Bids for combined operation, transportation and disposal services for a period of five (5). The MCMUA owns two (2) transfer stations, one located in Mt. Olive Township, New Jersey and one located in Parsippany-Troy Hills, New Jersey (collectively, the “MCMUA Transfer Station Facilities”). The transfer station located in Parsippany-Troy Hills has a not-to-exceed permitted daily capacity of 1,380 tons-per-day with a not-to-exceed weekly permitted capacity of 6,900 tons-per-week. The transfer station located in Mt. Olive Township has a not-to-exceed permitted capacity of 975 tons-per-day. The combined operation, transportation and disposal services involves providing all labor and equipment and materials to operate the MCMUA Transfer Station Facilities, including providing all labor, equipment and materials to Transport and Dispose of all County Solid Waste, as that term is defined in the Bid Documents, from the MCMUA Transfer Station Facilities The operation of the MCMUA Transfer Station Facilities and Transportation and Disposal of County Solid Waste from the MCMUA Transfer Station Facilities, shall be performed in accordance with all Permits, including the Solid Waste Facility Permits, the Morris County Solid Waste Management Plan, the Bid Documents, including the Contract, and all Applicable Laws.
   

Obtaining Proposal Documents:

• Bid Documents shall be made available on February 21, 2020, upon payment of a non-refundable fee of $23.65 for each set of Bid Documents requested, plus any postal delivery charges when applicable.
• Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority
  Shana O’Mara, QPA
  SOmara@co.morris.nj.us
  973-829-8584
   

Submission of Bid:

• All bids must be submitted on the bid proposal forms provided in the bid documents in order to be considered.
• Bid proposals must be accompanied by a bid security, by way of a certified check, cashier’s check, or bid bond, in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the total amount of the bid, but not in excess of twenty thousand ($20,000) dollars, made payable to the Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority (“MCMUA”)
   

Bidder Requirements:

• Bidder must comply with the requirements of NJSA 10:5-31 et seq., and NJAC 17:27.
• Other requirements as well as those described above are fully detailed in the bid document.
   

Additional Information:

• A tour of the MCMUA Transfer Station Facilities for all prospective Bidders shall be held on Tuesday, March 3, 2020. Although the tour is not mandatory, all Bidders are strongly encouraged to attend this tour, the location and time of which are set forth in the Bid Documents.
• Prospective Bidders are cautioned not to rely solely on this Notice to Bidders in preparing their Bids, but to read the Bid Documents in their entirety and comply with all bidding requirements set forth therein. Any questions concerning the Bid Documents should be in writing and forwarded to the MCMUA, Attention: James Deacon, 214A Center Grove Road, Randolph, NJ 07869.
   

The MCMUA reserves the right, in accordance with applicable law, to reject any and all proposals that substantially or materially deviate from the specifications and other required bid documents, and further reserves the right to waive immaterial irregularities and informalities in the proposals in accordance with applicable law.

This bid has been advertised in accordance with the “Fair and Open” laws and nothing further shall be required under N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4.

Date: February 21, 2020

Shana O’Mara, QPA,
Purchasing Agent MCMUA