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Borough of Elmwood Park
Shanee Morris, RMC, CMR
Borough Clerk

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received by the Borough of Elmwood Park, for the FY 2025 Community Development Block Grant – Garden Drive Roadway Improvements, Contract No. 2026-1, and will be opened and read in public at the Municipal Building, 182 Market Street, Elmwood Park, New Jersey 07470, on Friday, September 18, 2026, at 10:30 A.M., prevailing time.

The work includes the furnishing of all labor, material and equipment necessary or required to complete all work set forth in these Specifications and shown on the Plans.  The estimated item quantities are summarized as follows:

                                                                                                APPROXIMATE ESTIMATED

                        ITEM                                                              ______QUANTITIES________

1. Mobilization LS
2. Site Clearing LS
3. Construction Signs 50 SF
4. Traffic Cones 25 UN
5. Drums 10 UN
6. Breakaway Barricade 1 UN
7. Uniformed Traffic Controllers AL
8. No Bid item N/A
9. Hot Mix Asphalt Milling, 3” or Less                                                         7,500 SY
10. Hot Mix Asphalt 9.5M64 Surface Course, 2” Thick 900 TN
11. Hot Mix Asphalt Pavement Repair (19M64 Base Course, 5” Thick) 200 SY
12. No Bid Item N/A
13. Dense Graded Aggregate, 6” Thick 680 SY
14. Traffic Marking Lines, 8” Wide 315 LF
15. Traffic Marking Lines, 24” Wide 60 LF
16. Reset Gas Valve 3 UN
17. Reset Existing Casting 21 UN
18. Reset Water Valve Box 10 UN
19. Curb Piece, Type ‘N-Eco’ 10 UN
20. Bicycle Safe Grate 14 UN
21. Inlet/Manhole Repair 2 UN
22. Topsoil, 4” Thick, Fertilizer, Seed and Straw Mulch 100 SY
23. No Bid Item N/A
24. Hot Mix Asphalt Driveway Repair, 9.5M64 Surface Course, 5” Thick 50 SY
25. Concrete Driveway Apron, Reinforced, 6” Thick 450 SY
26. Concrete Sidewalk, 4” Thick 120 SY
27. 9”x18” Concrete Vertical Curb 120 SY
28. Detectable Warning Surface 2 UN
29. Asphalt Price Adjustment AL
30. Fuel Price Adjustment AL

Plans, Specifications and forms of bid for the proposed work prepared by Richard A. Alaimo Associates, Municipal Engineer, have been filed in the office of said ENGINEER, at 201 Willowbrook Blvd., Suite 501, Wayne, New Jersey 07470, and may be inspected by prospective bidders during the regular business hours.  Bidders will be furnished with a copy of the Specifications, Plans and Proposal by the ENGINEER at the cost of preparation thereof, $75.00, nonrefundable; plus $10.00 postage and handling if mailed.  Checks shall be made payable to RICHARD A. ALAIMO ASSOCIATES.

Bids must be made on the standard Proposal form in the manner designated therein and must be enclosed in a sealed envelope bearing the name and address of the bidder and the name of the project on the outside, addressed to the Borough of Elmwood Park, and must be accompanied by a Certified Check, Bid Bond or Cashier's Check drawn to the order of the Borough of Elmwood Park, for ten percent (10%) of the total amount bid, provided said security need not be more than $20,000.00.  All bid guarantees shall be accompanied by an executed consent from an approved surety company, licensed to conduct business in the State of New Jersey, agreeing to furnish the required Performance and Maintenance Bonds upon the award of contract.

The signed Proposal forms and bid security must be delivered to the place and on or before the hour named above.  The accepted bidder must sign the contract within ten (10) days after the Notice of Award or forfeit his bid security.  Bid securities will be returned to all but the three apparent lowest responsible bidders.  All other bid securities will be returned within three days after awarding and signing of the contract and approval of the Contractor's Performance Bond, Saturday, Sundays and Holidays excepted.

This contract is subject to the provisions of the New Jersey Local Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1, et. seq.

Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27, Affirmative Action Regulations.

This contract is subject to U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Community Development Block Grant Program Regulations, and Federal Labor Standards Provisions. 

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THIS IS A SECTION 3 PROJECT OF THE HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1968, AND, TO THE GREATEST EXTENT FEASIBLE, OPPORTUNITIES FOR TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT MUST BE GIVEN TO LOW AND MODERATE INCOME PERSONS RESIDING WITHIN THE PROJECT AREA; AND THE PROJECT MUST UTILIZE BUSINESSES LOCATED IN OR OWNED IN SUBSTANTIAL PART BY PERSONS RESIDING WITHIN THE PROJECT AREA.

Sealed bids for this project are being solicited through a fair and open process in accordance with N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5 et seq.

Sealed bids for this project are being solicited through a fair and open process in accordance with N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5 et seq.

The right is reserved to reject any or all Proposals, in whole or in part, or to make awards to such bidder or bidders who, in the judgment of the Borough of Elmwood Park is the lowest responsible bidder and to waive such informalities as may be permitted by law.

BY ORDER OF THE BOROUGH OF ELMWOOD PARK

Shanee Morris, RMC, CMR
 Borough Clerk

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received by the Borough of Elmwood Park, for the Recreation Center Structural Improvements, Contract No. 2025-2, and will be opened and read in public at the Municipal Building, 182 Market Street, Elmwood Park, New Jersey 07470 on September 18, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. prevailing time.

The work includes the furnishing of all labor, material and equipment necessary or required to complete all work set forth in these Specifications and shown on the Plans.  The estimated item quantities are summarized as follows:

                                                                                                APPROXIMATE ESTIMATED

                        ITEM                                                              ______QUANTITY__________

1. Mobilization LS
2. Clearing Site LS
3. Temporary Soil Erosion and Sediment Control LS
4. Excavation, Unclassified 100 CY
5. Slab Jacking LS
6. Underpinning Piles (Push Piers), 50' Long (30,000 lb. capacity) 30 UN
7. Masonry Repairs LS
8. Cleaning and Restorations LS
9. Contract Closeout Documentation FP

Plans, Specifications and forms of bid for the proposed work prepared by Richard A. Alaimo Associates, Municipal Engineer, have been filed in the office of said ENGINEER, at 201 Willowbrook Blvd., Suite 501, Wayne, New Jersey 07470, and may be inspected by prospective bidders during the regular business hours.  Bidders will be furnished with a copy of the Specifications, Plans and Proposal by the ENGINEER at the cost of preparation thereof, $45.00, nonrefundable; plus $10.00 postage and handling if mailed.  Checks shall be made payable to RICHARD A. ALAIMO ASSOCIATES.

Bids must be made on the standard Proposal form in the manner designated therein and must be enclosed in a sealed envelope bearing the name and address of the bidder and the name of the project on the outside, addressed to the Borough of Elmwood Park, and must be accompanied by Certified Check, Bid Bond or Cashier’s Check drawn to the order of the Borough of Elmwood Park for ten percent (10%) of the total amount bid, provided said security need not be more than $20,000.00.  All bid guarantees shall be accompanied by an executed consent from an approved surety company, licensed to conduct business in the State of New Jersey, agreeing to furnish the required Performance and Maintenance Bonds upon the award of contract.

The signed Proposal forms and bid security must be delivered to the place and on or before the hour named above.  The accepted bidder must sign the contract within ten (10) days after the Notice of Award or forfeit his bid security.  Bid securities will be returned to all but the three apparent lowest responsible bidders.  All other bid securities will be returned within three days after awarding and signing of the contract and approval of the Contractor’s Performance Bond, Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays excepted.

This contract is subject to the provisions of the New Jersey Local Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1, et seq.

Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27 (Affirmative Action Law); P.L. 2004, c.57 (Business Registration Act); and P.L. 2003, c.91 (Public Works Contractor Registration Act).

Sealed bids for this project are being solicited through a fair and open process in accordance with N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5 et seq.

The right is reserved to reject any or all Proposals, in whole or in part, or to make awards to such bidder or bidders who, in the judgment of the Borough of Elmwood Park is the lowest responsible bidder and to waive such informalities as may be permitted by law.

BY ORDER OF THE BOROUGH OF ELMWOOD PARK

                                                                                   Shanee Morris, RMC,  CMR

                                                                                    Borough Clerk

Dear Elmwood Park Residents,

It is with great disappointment that I report that after consulting with the Veteran’s Committee, we have no other choice but to cancel this years Memorial Day Parade. As it stands, the Governor’s Executive Order would make it impossible to have an event such as a parade.

Our plan is to have some sort of organized ceremony, once the Executive Order is lifted or relaxed, to honor our veterans, who bravely and honorably gave their lives for our great country.

On a more positive note, I have been collaborating with the Borough Administrator/Police Chief to formulate a plan to re-open our Borough Parks starting this Monday, May 4th.

We would have like to have had them open and ready for Saturday, but due to some logistical issues, it won’t be possible until Monday at around noon.

In the meantime, our County Park, Artesian Fields is open, effective Saturday, as per the Governor’s order.

Please do your best to enjoy what appears to be a beautiful weekend, weather-wise.

Stay safe and God Bless you and your family.

Mayor Robert Colletti

BOROUGH OF ELMWOOD PARK

ORDINANCE #26-19

BOND ORDINANCE STATEMENT AND SUMMARY

The bond ordinance, the summary terms of which are included herein, has been finally adopted by the Borough Council of the Borough of Elmwood Park, in the County of Bergen, State of New Jersey, on August 20, 2026, and the 20-day period of limitation within which a suit, action or proceeding questioning the validity of such ordinance can be commenced, as provided in the Local Bond Law, has begun to run from the date of the first publication of this statement by its posting on the Borough’s official Internet website. Copies of the full ordinance are available, at no cost and during regular business hours, at the Clerk's office for members of the general public who request the same. The summary of the terms of such bond ordinance follows:

Title: BOND ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE UNDERTAKING OF STRUCTURAL IMPROVEMENTS TO THE RECREATION CENTER IN, BY AND FOR THE BOROUGH OF ELMWOOD PARK, IN THE COUNTY OF BERGEN, NEW JERSEY, TO APPROPRIATE THE SUM OF $265,000 TO PAY THE COST THEREOF, TO MAKE A DOWN PAYMENT, TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS TO FINANCE SUCH APPROPRIATION AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES IN ANTICIPATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF SUCH BONDS.

Purpose(s): Undertaking of structural improvements to the Recreation Center in, by and for the Borough.

Appropriation: $265,000

Bonds/Notes Authorized: $252,000

Grants (if any) Appropriated: $-0-

Section 20 Costs: $45,000

Useful Life: 15 years

Borough of Elmwood Park
Shanee Morris, RMC, CMR
Borough Clerk

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Dear Elmwood Park Residents,

We would like to share some information regarding unemployment benefits and stimulus payments. Please see updates below:

$600 Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (PUC)

* If you are currently collecting unemployment: Residents already collecting unemployment will begin to see their $600 supplemental unemployment benefit arrive April 14 (for the week of March 29th). It will be a separate payment from your regular unemployment benefit, and will continue through July 25.

* New filers: You also will be eligible for the additional $600/week; it will be retroactive to the week of March 29th.

Freelancers, gig workers, independent contractors: While we wait for federal guidelines, we encourage you to apply for unemployment now. Your claim likely will be denied, but your ineligibility for regular unemployment is a prerequisite for receiving benefits due to COVID-19. Additional details will be posted online as they become available. Please visit myunemployment.nj.gov.

Stimulus Payments

Beginning April 14th, the government will send out the first economic stimulus checks of up to $1,200 to eligible taxpayers, beginning with people who have direct deposit set up with the IRS. You'll be able to track your payment with the IRS, through a tool called Get My Payment that the agency will have on its website this week, the IRS.

The IRS will turn on an online tracking tool called Get My Payment by April 17. This online tracking portal will show the status of your payment, including the date it's scheduled for deposit into your bank account, or mailed out to you.

BOROUGH OF ELMWOOD PARK

ORDINANCE #26-20

NOTICE OF PENDING BOND ORDINANCE AND SUMMARY

The bond ordinance, the summary terms of which are included herein, was introduced and passed upon first reading at a meeting of the Borough Council of the Borough of Elmwood Park, in the County of Bergen, State of New Jersey, on August 20, 2026. It will be further considered for final passage, after public hearing thereon, at a meeting of the Borough Council to be held in the Municipal Building, 182 Market Street, Elmwood Park, New Jersey, on September 3, 2026 at 7:00 P.M. During the week prior to and up to and including the date of such meeting copies of the full ordinance will be available, at no cost and during regular business hours, at the Clerk's office for the members of the general public who shall request the same. The summary of the terms of such bond ordinance follows:

Title: BOND ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE AN ADDITIONAL SUM OF $135,000 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A REPLACEMENT SALT SHED AT THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS FACILITY IN, BY AND FOR THE BOROUGH OF ELMWOOD PARK, IN THE COUNTY OF BERGEN, NEW JERSEY, TO MAKE A DOWN PAYMENT, TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS TO FINANCE SUCH ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES IN ANTICIPATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF SUCH BONDS.

Purpose(s): Supplemental funding for the construction of a replacement salt shed at the Department of Public Works Facility in, by and for said Borough.

Appropriation: $135,000

Bonds/Notes Authorized: $128,500

Grants (if any) Appropriated: $-0-

Section 20 Costs: $-0-

Useful Life: 20 years

This Notice is published pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:2-17 by its posting on the Borough’s official Internet website.

Borough of Elmwood Park
Shanee Morris, RMC, CMR
Borough Clerk

BOROUGH OF ELMWOOD PARK

Notice is hereby given that the following introduced ordinance was read and passed on first reading at the Work Meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Elmwood Park, Bergen County, NJ held on Thursday, March 5, 2026 and that said ordinance will be taken up for further consideration by the Borough Council at the Regular Meeting to be held in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building, 182 Market Street, Elmwood Park, NJ on Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 7:00PM or as soon thereafter as the matter can be reached, at which time and place all persons who may be interested therein will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning same. During the week prior and leading up to and including the date of such meeting, copies of said ordinance will be made available to the members of the general public who shall request the same at the office of the Borough Clerk in the Municipal Building.

Ordinance #26-09

AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REPLACING CHAPTER 37, “AFFORDABLE HOUSING” OF THE BOROUGH CODE FOR COMPLIANCE

Borough of Elmwood Park

Shanee Morris, RMC, CMR

Borough Clerk