The Barnegat Township Committee has awarded a $12.9 million contract to Frankoski Construction Co. of East Orange for construction of a new municipal building at the site of its current one on West Bay Avenue.

In adopting the resolution at their Oct. 6 meeting, officials noted that 11 companies had submitted bids in August. The highest proposal of $16.9 million was offered by G&P Parlamas Inc., Neptune City.