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Council awards $955,225 contract for Oakwood Avenue improvements
Summary
Bids for the Oakwood Avenue Improvements Project were opened June 3; Fernandes Construction, Inc. was the lowest responsible bidder for combined proposals A1 and A2 and received the $955,225.53 contract contingent on Long Branch approval.
The West Long Branch Mayor and Council awarded the Oakwood Avenue Improvements contract to Fernandes Construction, Inc. on June 3, 2026. The award covers combined Proposal A1 and A2 and carries a total contract price of $955,225.53, the lowest responsible bid received by the borough. Councilmember Penta moved the award; Councilmember Gomez seconded the motion and the council voted unanimously.
The borough received multiple bids (detailed in the bid tabulation), and the borough engineer recommended awarding to Fernandes Construction. The resolution conditions the contract on the City of Long Branch approving a like form of contract with the same successful bidder. Penta told the council that two grants received by the borough improved the cost picture for construction.
The resolution authorizes the mayor and borough clerk to execute the contract and directs rejection of all other bids and return of bid bonds. Council materials list an engineer's estimate of $1,099,911.00, indicating the awarded price was below estimate.
