2022 Handy Helper Program

It is the sole responsibility of the person submitting the proposal to be knowledgeable of all addenda related to this procurement. If bidders obtain a Bid/RFP/RFQ from the website, it is the responsibility of the person submitting the bid to check prior to the bid opening to see if addenda have been issued. Copies of addenda or notice of same will be made available on the Township Bid Posting Website listed above and will be sent to registered bidders as prescribed by law. All vendors who registered when downloading specifications will automatically receive copies of addenda. The applicant/proposer shall submit one (1) original with original signatures marked original and two (2) complete and exact copies of the original marked copy of his/her proposal and should submit an electronic copy on a CD or flash drive. One (1) or more qualified home repair contractors who are highly capable of all of the work required may be awarded to a pool. The Township Council reserves the right to reject all proposals pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-13.2 (Rejection of Bids) and to waive such minor informalities as may be permitted by law. Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27-1 et seq., Affirmative Action requirements. Bidders are also required to comply with N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq., P.L. 2004, Chapter 19 (as amended by P.L. 2005, c.51) and Cherry Hill Ordinances 2007-21 and 2008-9. Bidder shall submit with the bid a certified check, cashier's check or bid bond in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the total price bid, but not in excess of $20,000, payable unconditionally to the owner. When submitting a Bid Bond, it shall contain Power of Attorney for full amount of Bid Bond from a surety company authorized to do business in the State of New Jersey and acceptable to the owner. Bidder shall submit with the bid a Certificate (Consent) of Surety with Power of Attorney for full amount of bid price from a Surety Company authorized to do business in the State of New Jersey, and acceptable to the owner stating that it will provide said bidder with a Performance Bond in the full amount of the bid. Question Deadline 08/19/2022 at 10:00 AM ET In order to be given consideration, a written request emailed to aplodizyn@chnj.gov must be received. Please call 856-488-7848 to confirm receipt of emailed questions. The maximum amount of funding available for the Handy Helper program two-year contract is one hundred and twenty thousand dollars ($120,000), regardless of how many contractors are awarded a contract. This is a not-to-exceed amount and shall be the maximum amount payable under this contract. Question Deadline 08/19/2022 at 10:00 AM ET In order to be given consideration, a written request emailed to aplodizyn@chnj.gov must be received. Please call 856-488-7848 to confirm receipt of emailed questions. In accordance with N.J.S.A. 56:8-136 et seq., all contractors & subcontractors must be registered and/or licensed by the State of NJ. A copy of a signed, current & valid Home Improvement Contractor Registration License MUST be submitted with the bid & any other applicable signed licenses and/or registrations of subcontractors MUST be submitted at time permits are obtained.

Division 01 -	General Requirements.
Division 10 -	Specialties.
Division 11 -	Equipment.