Furnish and Deliver Powder Activated Carbon (PAC) for Calendar Years 2023 and 2024

288 Tons, More or Less, of Powder Activated Carbon (Pac), for the two year term of the Contract as specified, for use at its Water Filtration Plant located in the Borough of Wanaque, Passaic County, New Jersey. The quantity stated herein is the best estimate available; however, it is approximate and the actual needs may vary. The Commission, therefore, reserves the right to purchase the quantity it requires which may be more or less than the estimate, without any additional compensation to the successful bidder in the event the actual quantity is less than the estimate. The unit prices quoted in the bid shall not change with the total quantity ordered during the term of the contract. Bids must be accompanied by a Chemical and Physical Analysis of each and every POWDER ACTIVATED CARBON (PAC) proposed to be delivered under this Contract and a written affidavit, in the form attached hereto, attesting to the validity of the analysis. A Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) must accompany bids. Sealed bids for furnishing and delivering of the materials described herein will be received by the Commission and a contract awarded in accordance with the operational requirements of the Commission. Potential bidders are hereby put on notice that they are required to submit a half pound (1/2 lb.) Sample for evaluation, of each and every formulation of powder activated carbon (pac) that they intend to bid on. Samples must be provided to the commission, at no cost, and must be received no later than THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2022. The submission of representative powder activated carbon (PAC) sample(s) is a prerequisite for submitting a bid in response to this solicitation. All bids must be made on the blank forms supplied by the Commission. The Commission and/or its employees do not express or imply any statements regarding existing conditions beyond what may be stated herein. 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. and all other applicable statutes, laws or regulations concerning discrimination in employment of workers on public works projects. If awarded a contract your company/firm will be required to comply with requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27-1 et seq. Bidders are required to submit a valid Business Registration Certificate from the State of New Jersey Department of Treasury, Division of Revenue. Failure to submit proof of registration prior to the award of a contract shall be cause for rejection of the bid without further consideration. The Commission will assume no responsibility for bids, which are not properly labeled whether delivered by the bidder or the bidder's representative or if sent by mail or courier service. Bid Security: Each bid shall be accompanied by a certified check, cashier's check or bid bond for ten (10%) percent of the contract price (not to exceed $20,000) as a guarantee of execution of contract and the provision of performance security. Surety's Consent: Every bid must be accompanied by the consent in writing of a surety company (or surety companies) qualified to do business in the State of New Jersey, who shall, at the time of submission of such bid, qualify as to its (or their) responsibility in an amount equal to ONE HUNDRED PERCENT (100%) of the contract price of such bid., All bidders are considered to have full knowledge of the conditions and requirements, including the physical characteristics of the site and the project, which are necessary for an accurate bid. The Bidder shall be held to be aware of the Commission's requirements prior to the time of submitting bids and to have appraised all conditions under which the Contract is to be performed. Bidders are encouraged to visit the site prior to submitting their bid to determine the actual requirements and conditions required herein, and shall not at any time after the submission of the bid, dispute or complain of such statement or estimate of the Commission nor assert that there was any misunderstanding in regard to the nature or amount of work to be done. All Bidders are considered to have full knowledge of the conditions and requirements, including the physical characteristics of the site, which are necessary for an accurate bid. The Commission assumes no responsibility with respect to ascertaining for the Bidder the facts of these physical characteristics. The Bidder shall be held to be aware of the Commission's requirements prior to the time of submitting bids and to have appraised all conditions under which the Contract is to be performed. The initial term anticipated for this Contract is two (2) years. However, the Commission reserves the right to renew the Agreement, at its sole discretion, for up to two (2) consecutive, one (1) year terms, under the same conditions of the original Contract.

Division 01 -	General Requirements.
Division 02 -	Existing Conditions, Subsurface Investigation.
Division 03 -	Concrete, Precast Concrete.
Division 04 -	Masonry, Unit Masonry.
Division 05 -	Metals, Structural Metal Framing, Metal Fabrications.
Division 06 -	Wood, Plastics, and Composites, Rough Carpentry.
Division 07 -	Thermal and Moisture Protection, Dampproofing and Waterproofing, Thermal Protection.
Division 08 -	Openings, Doors and Frames, Windows, Hardware.
Division 09 -	Finishes, Painting and Coating.
Division 10 -	Specialties, Signage, Compartments and Cubicles, Emergency Aid Specialties, Fire Protection Specialties, Storage Assemblies.
Division 11 -	Equipment, Laboratory Equipment.
Division 14 -	Conveying Equipment.
Division 21 -	Fire Suppression, Fire-Extinguishing Systems.
Division 22 -	Plumbing, Instrumentation and Control for Plumbing, Plumbing Piping, Plumbing Equipment, Plumbing Fixtures.
Division 23 -	Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), Instrumentation and Control for HVAC, HVAC Air Distribution.
Division 26 -	Electrical, Instrumentation and Control for Electrical Systems, Interior Lighting, Emergency Lighting, Exit Signs, Exterior Lighting.
Division 27 -	Communications, Structured Cabling, Data Communications, Voice Communications, Distributed Audio-Video Communications Systems.
Division 28 -	Electronic Safety and Security, Electronic Access Control and Intrusion Detection, Access Control, Intrusion Detection, Electronic Surveillance, Electronic Detection and Alarm.
Division 31 -	Earthwork, Earthwork Methods.
Division 32 -	Exterior Improvements, Flexible Paving, Rigid Paving, Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks, and Driveways, Fences and Gates, Turf and Grasses.
Division 33 -	Utilities, Water Utilities, Storm Drainage Utilities, Electrical Utilities, Communications Utilities.
Division 44 -	Pollution and Waste Control Equipment, Common Work Results for Pollution and Waste Control Equipment, Air Pollution Control, Noise Pollution Control, Odor Control, Water Pollution Control Equipment, Solid Waste Control and Reuse, Waste Thermal Processing Equipment, Fluidized Bed Combustion Equipment, Rotary Kiln Incinerators, Pyrolysis Equipment, Hazardous Waste and Medical Waste Incinerators, Heat Recovery Equipment for Waste Thermal Processing, Synthesis Gas Cleanup and Handling Equipment.