BRICK – The governing body authorized the receipt of bids for improvements to Mallard Point Park, a neighborhood park located on Tunes Brook Drive off Kettle Creek.
“This project generally consists of the reconstruction of an existing park, including the construction of age-specific playground improvements, fitness components, shoreline and beach stabilization improvements, submerged breakwaters, walkway improvements, fencing, landscaping and other site improvements,” said Councilman Steve Feinman during a recent Township Council Meeting.
Mallard Point Park is similar in nature to two other parks in terms of its waterfront component (Bay Harbor Beach Park and Cedarbridge Manor Park), all of which required permits from the Army Corps of Engineers and the Department of Environmental Protection to address required shoreline stabilization.
Funds for the park were allocated in 2018, but construction has been delayed due to the aforementioned permitting process.
The park improvements will largely be funded through the state’s Green Acres Program.
The township plans to open bids on August 6 and award a contract at the August 12 Council Meeting, Feinman said.
The Council also authorized the receipt of bids for Lions Head South 2025 Roadway Improvements Program.
“This project generally consists of milling, base repair, asphalt paving, ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) compliant ramps, sidewalk repairs, replacing inlet grates and curb pieces, replacement of existing concrete curb restoration, striping, tree trimming and other miscellaneous work,” said Councilwoman Heather deJong.
The roadways affected include Laurel Lane North, Pam Lane, Thames Place, Garland Drive, Meadowbrook Road, Eric Court, Marta Court and Floral Drive.
The council also authorized an award of a $589,223 contract for the 2023 Capital Road Program for Timber Ridge Estates roadway improvements to Meco, Inc. of Clarksburg. Timber Ridge Estates is located in the Herbertsville section of the township.
“The project generally consists of the resurfacing of the milling, base repair, asphalt paving, ADA compliant ramps, sidewalk repairs, pipe replacement, replacing inlet grates and curb pieces, replacement of existing concrete curb restoration, striping, tree trimming and other miscellaneous work,” said Councilman Feinman.
Bid notices were provided to 81 prospective bidders, of which nine requested bid packages. Meco, Inc. was the lowest responsive responsible bidder, he added.
The next council meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 12 at 7 p.m.
