Voorhees Drive Resurfacing Project

It is the intention of these Specifications and Plans to provide and secure the construction of the Voorhees Drive Resurfacing Project in the Township of Voorhees, Camden County, New Jersey complete in every detail as shown or specified, for the prices bid in the Proposal. The proposed work in the base bid generally consists of milling, HMA Surface Course, concrete curb replacement, concrete sidewalk, ADA improvements, drainage improvements, traffic striping and related appurtenances. Two (2) Alternate Bids are being accepted for similar, related work. The Contractor Shall Furnish a Performance and Payment Bond in an amount at least equal to the Contract Price as security for the faithful performance and payment of all the Contractor's obligations under the Contract Documents. The contractor shall file with the Owner an approved general maintenance bond for two (2) years in the amount of 15% of the cost of construction. The successful bidder shall supply all labor, materials and equipment required to complete the work as set forth in the general provisions of the contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Technical Specifications. The proposed work includes the milling and overlay, concrete improvements, drainage improvements, installation of a traffic signal, striping of roadways and traffic markings and related appurtenances. Bidders may obtain copies of the Drawings, Specifications and Contract Documents from the above office upon payment of seventy five dollars ($75.00). Must be in the form of a certified treasurer's or cashier's check or bid bond in the amount of 10% of the bid amount is required and should be made payable to Voorhees Township. Must be in the form of a certified treasurer's or cashier's check or bid bond in the amount of 10% of the bid amount is required and should be made payable to Voorhees Township. A Consent Surety Statement and Certification must be submitted. A Certificate of Authority issued by the New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance must be submitted. Any bid may be withdrawn prior to the above schedule time for the opening of bids or any authorized postponement thereof. Bids received after time and date designated shall not be considered. No bidder may withdraw a bid for a period of sixty (60) days after the actual date of the opening thereof. The said item shall be delivered as specified, serviced and guaranteed strictly in accordance with the specifications. Said manufacturer's specifications and/or instructions shall be hereby made a part of this proposal by the submission of bid and as such should be attached. The Governing Body shall not be obligated to accept the lowest bids for the said item, and reserves the sole discretionary rights to accept the said item which is in the best interest of the municipality. Determination of suitability in relation to lump sum bid for the use intended of the said item will be solely that of the Mayor and Township Committee of the Township of Voorhees. Bidders must conform with the requirements of P.L. 1975, c. 127 "Affirmative Action" and file the non-collusion affidavit, consent surety and Public Law 2012, c. 25 (Disclosure of Investments in Iran). Bidders must submit a valid Business Registration Certificate with any bid submission as well as valid Business Registration Certificates for any Sub-Contractors that are to be utilized. The New Jersey Prevailing Wage Rates shall be made a part of every contract for the performance of the described work where applicable. All challenges to bid specifications are to be presented within 3 business days prior to the bid opening and must be in writing. Challenges to the bid specifications filed after the bid opening shall have no effect on bid awards. The Bid shall contain an acknowledgement of receipt of all Addenda, which shall be completed on the Form provided with the Bid Documents and Disclosure statement naming all stockholders whom own 10% or more of the Company. The successful bidder shall, within ten (10) days after official acceptance by the Mayor and Township Committee of the Township of Voorhees of his bid, execute a contract and deliver same to the Township Clerk. Failure to do so will be considered as an abandonment of the contract. The form of contract will be furnished to the successful bidder by the Township Solicitor. The owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to accept the bid which best appears to be in their best interest. The owner also reserves the right to consider any proposal invalid which considers furnishing said items which do not conform strictly with that specified. If a nonconforming proposal is not discovered at the time of the bid opening, the owner reserves the right to reject said proposal at any time prior to execution of the contracts by them.

Division 32 -	Exterior Improvements, Operation and Maintenance of Exterior Improvements.
Division 34 -	Transportation, Operation and Maintenance of Transportation.