Restoration of Existing Sewer Trenches Throughout the City of Vineland

sealed bids will be received by the Landis Sewerage Authority (hereinafter called the Owner) for: RESTORATION OF EXISTING SEWER TRENCHES THROUGHOUT THE CITY OF VINELAND The work includes the furnishing of all labor, materials, traffic control and equipment necessary to complete of the sanitary trench excavation, compaction, parling and line striping. No bid will be received unless in writing on the forms furnished and unless accompanied by bid security in the form of a bid bond, cashier's check or a certified check made payable to the Landis Sewerage Authority in an amount equal to 10% of the amount of the total bid or $20,000, which ever is less. The bid shall be accompanied by a Certificate of Surety on the form included in the Contract Documents, from a surety company licensed to do business in the State of New Jersey, which shall represent that the surety company will provide the Contractor with the required bonds in the sums required in the Contract Documents and in a form satisfactory to the Owner's Attorney and in compliance with the requirements oflaw. Proposals must be submitted in duplicate and shall be enclosed in an opaque sealed envelope addressed to The Landis Sewerage Authority, Vineland New Jersey, plainly marked on the outside RESTORATION OF EXISTING SEWER TRENCHES THROUGHOUT THE CITY OF VINELAND and shall include the name of the proposer The proposals must be delivered to 1776 South Mill Road, Vineland, New Jersey 08360. A properly signed proposal form is required. Bidders must use the prepared bid form which is contained in the Contract Documents. If not submitting a proposal in accordance with the attached instructions and specifications, the outside of above stated envelope shall be plainly marked no proposal when being returned. A written request for withdrawal of a proposal will be granted if the request is received by the Authority prior to the specified time of proposal opening. No bids will be received after the time and date specified and no bids will be received by mail. Bids shall be received by courier service (date and time recorded) or shall be hand delivered. The Owner shall award the Contract or reject all bids within 60 days of bid opening, except that the bids of any bidders, who consent thereto may, at the request of the Owner, be held for consideration for such longer period as may be agreed. The Owner will evaluate bids and any award will be made to the lowest, responsive, responsible bidder in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:11-6.1. A copy of N.J.S.A. 40A:11- 6.1 is included in Section entitled Local Public Contract of this specification. The qualifications and reclassification of bidders will be subject to the statutory provisions contained in N.J.S.A. 40A:11-25 to 32 (Local Public Contract Law). A copy ofN.J.S.A. 40A:11-25 to 32 is included in this Section entitled Local Public Contract Law of this specification. All bid security except the security of the three apparent lowest responsible bidders shall be returned, unless otherwise requested by the bidder, within ten (10) days after the opening of the bids, Sundays and holidays excepted, and the bids of the bidders whose bid security is returned shall be considered withdrawn. Each bidder must submit with his bid a signed certificate stating that he owns, leases or controls all the necessary equipment required to accomplish the work shown and described in the Contract Documents. Should the bidder not be the actual owner or lessee of such equipment, his certificate shall state the source from which the equipment will be obtained and, in addition, shall be accompanied by a signed certificate from the owner or person in control of the equipment definitely granting to the bidder the control of the equipment required during such time as may be necessary for the completion of that portion of the Contract for which it is necessary. The bidder shall comply with the documentation requirements set forth in the Article of the Information for Bidders, entitled, Bidders Responsibility. Successful bidders will be required to submit bonds and proof of insurance on or before execution of their respective Contracts as explained in the Contract Documents. Bidders are required to comply with all relevant Federal and State Statutes, Rules and Regulations including but not limited to the applicable provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended (42 USC 2000d-2000D-4A), the discrimination and affirmative action provision of N.J.S.A. 10:2-1 through 10:2-4, the New Jersey Law against Discrimination, N.J.S.A. 10:5-1, et seq., the rules and regulations promulgated pursuant thereto, the State requirement for bidders to supply statements of ownership (N.J.S.A. 52:25-24.2) and the State requirement for submission of the names and addresses of certain subcontractors (N.J.S.A. 40A:11-16). If for any reason the Contract is not awarded, refunds will be made to bidders pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-24(b) when the Contract Documents are returned in reasonable condition within ninety (90) days of notice that the Contract has not been awarded. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq.,, bidders are required to comply with the requirements of P.L. 1975 c. 127, NJAC 17:27. Each Bidder must submit with his bid an Ownership Disclosure Statement and Non- Collusion Affidavit on the forms included in the Contract Documents. Bidders and their subcontractors of any tier must comply with all applicable provisions of the Public Works Contractor Registration Act, P.L. 1999, c.238 (N.J.S.A.34:11-56.48) and the New Jersey Prevailing Wage Act (N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.25). Pursuant to P.L. 2004, c.57 (N.J.S.A. 52:32-44) effective September 1, 2004, all business organizations that conduct business with a New Jersey government agency are required to be registered with the State of New Jersey. Bidders and their subcontractors must submit proof with their bid that they are registered with the New Jersey Department of Treasury, Division of Revenue by submitting a copy of their Business Registration Ce1iificate. Failure to provide the Business Registration Certificate with the bid document will be cause for rejection of the bid as being non-responsive. Any person who knowingly submits a claim for payment in connection with a government contract that is false, fictitious or fraudulent; or who makes a material representation that is false in connection with the negotiation, award or performance of a government contract is subject to criminal and civil penalties. The Contract shall comply with New Jersey Prevailing Wage Act and statutes affecting New Jersey Prevailing Wage rates for this project. It is the purpose of this Notice to Bidders to summarize some of the more important provisions of the Contract Documents. Prospective bidders are cautioned not to rely solely on this summary, but to read the Contract Documents in their entirety. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive minor informalities or i1Tegularities in bids received.

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Utilities, Instrumentation and Control for Utilities, Water Utilities, Water Utility Distribution Piping, Water Utility Distribution Equipment, Disinfecting of Water Utility Distribution, Water Utility Storage Tanks.