Solid Waste Collection and Disposal and Collection and Disposal of Recycling Materials

Solid Waste Collection and Disposal and Collection and Disposal of Recycling Materials The Borough of Ship Bottom is seeking alternative bids for independent contracts for "Solid Waste Collection & Disposal" and "Collection & Disposal of Recycling Materials" or a unified contract for the "Collection & Disposal Service for Recycling Materials & Solid Waste Containers." The Borough of Ship Bottom reserves the right to select or reject the independent contracts or the unified contract alternative in accordance with the local public contracts law. All bids shall be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked with name, address, and phone number of the bidder with the designation "Solid Waste Collection & Disposal Services" or "Collection & Disposal of Recycling Materials" or "Collection & Disposal Service for Recycling Materials & Solid Waste Containers." Any delay caused by the US Postal or Private Delivery Service shall be the sole responsibility of the bidder. No bids shall be accepted after the time designated. All bids shall remain sealed until the bid opening time set forth. Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of P.L. 1975, c.127; P.L. 1977, c.33; and P.L. 1999, c.238 "The Public Works Registration Act" if applicable. The Minimum Wage rates, if applicable, for labor employed on these contracts shall be as specified in the "The New Jersey Prevailing Wage Rate Determination", of the New Jersey Department of Labor and Industry. Bidders are required to comply with the requirements N.J.S.A. 10:5-31, et seq., and N.J.A.C. 17:27-1, et seq. Pursuant to N.J.S.A.40:11-23c.3, notice of revisions or addenda to advertisements or bid documents shall be provided by publishing same in at least one official newspaper of the Township of general circulation published in the State no later than five (5) days, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays excepted, prior to the date for acceptance of bids The Borough of Ship Bottom shall have sixty days (60) within which to accept or reject bids. Submitted bidders shall be required to keep their bids open for that period of time and agree that they will not withdraw or reverse their prices therein. The Borough of Ship Bottom reserves the right, which is understood and agreed to by all bidders, to reject any or all bids submitted pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-13.2. Any contract award will be to the lowest responsible bidder based on the lowest Total Bid Amount and the May and Council shall make such awards or take such action as may be in the best interest of the Borough. Any questions concerning the bid specifications and/or procedure should be directed to Kathleen Flanagan, or the Municipal Clerk's Office

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