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County awards $6.67M Prospect Street reconstruction contract in Lakewood
Summary
The board approved a $6.67 million contract for reconstruction of Prospect Street (C.R. 628) in Lakewood, continuing a series of large county road projects.
The Ocean County Board of Commissioners voted to award the reconstruction of Prospect Street (County Route 628) from Cross Street to Route 9 in Lakewood to Earle Asphalt Company for $6,673,513.13.
The item was presented as J‑9 on the agenda and carries a stated completion period in the contract documents. County engineers and the purchasing office reported that the bid was reviewed; Earle Asphalt was determined to be the lowest qualified bidder in the competitive public contract process. The board’s procurement record lists the resolution number and contract number associated with the award.
Why this matters: Prospect Street is a county arterial and this reconstruction will affect a heavily traveled corridor in Lakewood. The project includes roadway reconstruction and paving, and the county’s contract includes standard provisions and time-of-completion expectations. County finance staff indicated funds were allocated across capital accounts for construction and engineering oversight.
What’s next: The county will execute a contract with Earle Asphalt Company. Procurement and engineering staff will convert the award into an executed contract and issue a notice to proceed; construction schedules and site notifications will be posted as the project advances.
