Margate Ventnor Avenue Parking Lot Bid Opening – Feb 12

Margate posted a “Notice to Bidders” for the Ventnor Avenue Parking Lot project, and the bid opening falls inside this week’s forward-looking window.

According to the notice summarized in the packet, this project is re-advertised for bid, and the bid opening is scheduled for February 12, 2026 at 11:00 A.M. prevailing time.

The key logistics (as stated)

According to the notice:

• Sealed bids will be received, opened, and read aloud in public at the Margate Municipal Building, 9001 Winchester Avenue.

• Bid forms, contracts, and specifications are on file at Remington & Vernick Engineers, 2819 Fire Road, 1st Floor, Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234.

• Electronic copies may be obtained for a $50 per set fee, and payment is required before release.

• Bids are not to be dropped off at the engineer’s office.

Those are practical details that matter for contractors, but they also help residents understand what the City is doing and when.

How public bid openings work (plain-language)

When a notice says bids will be opened and read aloud, that’s a transparency feature. It means:

• the City is taking pricing publicly at a set date/time, and

• the bid amounts become known (even if award decisions come later).

The notice also states the City may consider bids for 60 days, which typically means the City has a defined window to evaluate and decide.

Bid security requirements (as summarized)

According to the notice, the bid package requires bid security described as:

• 10% bid bond/check, with a cap, and

• additional surety documentation (as referenced in the summary).

Bid security is a standard safeguard meant to ensure bidders are serious and financially capable of proceeding under the terms.

“Re-advertised for bid”: what that signals

The notice explicitly says it is re-advertised.

That usually indicates the City is continuing the procurement process rather than starting from scratch. The notice does not explain why it was rebid, and it doesn’t need to—public notices often just document the next procedural step.

The most accurate takeaway is simply that the City is moving forward with another bid round.

Why residents may care about this particular project

Parking is an everyday issue in Margate, and “Ventnor Avenue Parking Lot” suggests a location that could be tied to seasonal flow, downtown access, or municipal operations.

Without adding outside details, the packet’s role here is to document that a public works parking lot project is in procurement, with a set bid opening date, and with documents housed at the named engineering firm.

Key takeaways

• Project: Ventnor Avenue Parking Lot (re-advertised for bid).

• Bid opening: February 12, 2026, 11:00 A.M.

• Location: Margate Municipal Building, 9001 Winchester Avenue, with bids opened/read aloud in public.

• Specs on file at: Remington & Vernick Engineers, 2819 Fire Road, 1st Floor, Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234.

• Electronic copies fee: $50 per set (as stated).

• City may consider bids for 60 days.

Micro-FAQ

Is the project awarded on the bid opening date?
Not typically. The opening reveals bids; awards usually happen later after review.

Why does the notice mention 60 days?
It indicates the City may hold bids open for evaluation within that window.

Can the City reject bids?
The notice states the City reserves the right to reject bids or waive informalities, subject to applicable law.

Sources: Margate Notice to Bidders