Loading, Transportation and Disposal/Recycling of Leaves/Vegetative Waste

All bids must be made on the proposal form furnished in the specifications, enclosed in a sealed envelope bearing the name and address of the bidder, addressed to the Borough of New Milford, marked on the outside with the title: LOADING, TRANSPORTATION AND DISPOSAL/RECYCLING OF LEAVES IN THE BOROUGH OF NEW MILFORD All bids must be accompanied by a cashier's check made payable to the Borough of New Milford or a duly executed bid bond with a recognized surety company for at least the sum of 10% of the amount of the bid as a guarantee that the bidder will enter into a contract if the contract is awarded to said bidder. The full amount of such deposit shall be returned within ten (10) days following the award of the contract covered by such specifications or the rejection of the bid of such person or corporation. Further, the successful bidder must furnish to the Borough of New Milford certificates of insurance as required by the contract documents. The Borough will not assume responsibility for proposals forwarded by mail. It is the individual's responsibility to see that the proposals are presented to the Borough Clerk on the hour and at the place designated. Proposals and modifications received after the time set for the bid opening will not be considered. Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of N.J.A.C. 17:27 and N.J.S.A. 10:5-31, et seq. A valid business registration certificate must be supplied with the proposal. No bids may be withdrawn within sixty (60) days after the scheduled time for receipt of bids. The Mayor and Council of the Borough of New Milford reserve the right to waive any informalities in, or to reject, any/or all bids as may appear in the best interest of the Borough of New Milford. Any inquiries or questions regarding the bid should be made in writing and directed to the Borough Administrator/Borough Clerk, Christine Demiris The Contract shall be awarded for one year with three additional one-year options as determined by the Mayor and Council and as specified in the bid award, and shall commence November 1, 2022.

Division 03 -	Concrete, Concrete Forming and Accessories, Cast-in-Place Concrete.
Division 04 -	Masonry, Unit Masonry.
Division 06 -	Wood, Plastics, and Composites, Rough Carpentry, Finish Carpentry, Millwork.
Division 07 -	Thermal and Moisture Protection, Dampproofing and Waterproofing, Thermal Protection, Weather Barriers.
Division 08 -	Openings, Doors and Frames, Entrances, Windows.
Division 09 -	Finishes, Plaster and Gypsum Board, Acoustical Ceilings, Flooring, Carpeting, Acoustic Treatment, Painting.
Division 12 -	Furnishings.
Division 21 -	Fire Suppression, Water-Based Fire-Suppression Systems, Fire-Extinguishing Systems.
Division 22 -	Plumbing, Instrumentation and Control for Plumbing, Plumbing Piping, Plumbing Equipment, Plumbing Fixtures, Drinking Fountains and Water Coolers.
Division 23 -	Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), Instrumentation and Control for HVAC, HVAC Air Distribution, Central HVAC Equipment.
Division 26 -	Electrical, Power Distribution Units, Lighting, Interior Lighting, Emergency Lighting, Exit Signs, Exterior Lighting.
Division 27 -	Communications, Structured Cabling, Data Communications, Voice Communications.
Division 28 -	Electronic Safety and Security.
Division 31 -	Earthwork, Clearing and Grubbing, Grading, Soil Treatment.
Division 32 -	Exterior Improvements, Flexible Paving, Asphalt Paving, Rigid Paving, Concrete Paving, Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks, and Driveways, Paving Specialties, Parking Bumpers, Pavement Markings, Fences and Gates, Irrigation, Planting.
Division 33 -	Utilities.