Broad Street Phase II Pedestrian Safety Improvements

Sealed Bid must accompanied by a certified check drawn to order of the City of Newark or a Bid Bond in the amount of ten percent of the total bid, not to exceed $20,000 (Twenty Thousand Dollars), (3) accompanied by a Consent of Surety Company authorized to do business in the State of New Jersey, and (4) an executed non-collusion affidavit. The successful bidder will be required to furnish a Performance and/or Individual Surety Bonds prior to execution of the Contract by a Company authorized to do business in the State of New Jersey in the amount not less than one hundred percent of the Contract. The Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal is 8%. and the number of training requirement is 1 for this project. Proposals are being solicited through a fair and open process in accordance with N.J.S.A 19:44A-20.3, et seq., and as such, contractors are exempt from the limitations on making political contributions under that law. Further, for that reason, as well as because of a language in the New Jerseys Annual Appropriations Act, refusal to disclose campaign contributions otherwise required by N.J.S.A 19-44A-20.3 et seq. and 19:44A-20.25 et seq., will not adversely affect your consideration for award. All bid deposits, whether they be bonds or certified checks shall be made payable without condition to the City of Newark, which check or bond may be forfeited should the successful bidder fail to enter into a Contract with the City of Newark. All bidders must comply with the State of New Jersey Laws of 1971, Chapter 198, as amended relative to submission of a certification of the bidder indicating the ability to perform the Contract. All Contractors must comply with the requirements of Chapter 33 of the Laws of 1977, which requires disclosure of all stockholders owning 10%, or more of the corporate stock by executing the DISCLOSURE CERTIFICATE"included in the specifications. The successful bidder shall be required to comply with the provisions of the New Jersey Prevailing Wage Act, Chapter 150 of the Laws of 1973, effective January 1, 1974, Section 109 of PL 94-369, and Section 110 of PL 93-383 regarding wage rates determined by the Secretary of Labor, in accordance with the provisions of the Davis-Bacon Act as amended (40 USC 275a-276a-5) whichever provides for the higher rate of pay for each specific job classification. All proposals are subject to the requirements of all laws and City Ordinances affecting same. The bidders attention is directed to section 2:3-14 of the City Administrative Code. Bidders are also advised as to the applicability of the Citys Affirmative Action Program, and must, during the performance of the Contract, comply with the requirements of PL 1975 C. 127 (N.J.A.C. 17:27). IF AWARDED A CONTRACT, YOUR COMPANY/ FIRM, WILL BE REQUIRED TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIRMENTS OF PL 1975 C. 127 (N.J.A.C. 17:27). The City accepts no responsibility for any bids prior to their presentation at the date and hour indicated for the formal bid opening. NO BID WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE HOUR NAMED. Bidders may not withdraw their respective bids for a period of sixty (60) days after the receipt of the same by the City of Newark. BASED UPON THE SPECIFICATIONS, THE CITY RESERVES THE RIGHT (IN ITS SOLE JUDGEMENT) TO REJECT ANY AND ALL BIDS, TO WAIVE NON-MATERIAL DEFECTS OR INFORMALITIES AND TO AWARD THE CONTRACT IN A MANNER DEEMED IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE CITY TO DO SO. Failure to submit CR-266 completed and signed with CR-273, applicable CR-272 and CR-274 signed and completed at the time of bid or 5 days after bid opening will be considered as a non-responsive bid, and bid will be rejected. No corrections or editing will be allowed after the forms are submitted. If the submitted CR-266 form does not meet the contract DBE goal, the bidder must submit at the time of bid or within 5 days after bid opening documentation of good faith effort. Submittal of such information does not imply NJDOT Division of Civil Rights & Affirmative Action (DCR/AA) approval. The Departments DCR/AA has sole authority to determine whether the contractor is meeting the contract DBE goal or made adequate good faith efforts to do so. All comments and /or questions regarding the bid should be addressed in writing no later than Wednesday August 24, 2022 to: Matthew Aina, Principal Engineer, Traffic E-mail: ainam@ci.newark.nj.us City of Newark Department of Engineering 255 Central Avenue, Newark, New Jersey PN - HSP-1865(300)

Division 31 -	Earthwork, Earthwork Methods.
Division 32 -	Exterior Improvements, Bases, Ballasts, and Paving, Flexible Paving, Asphalt Paving, Rigid Paving, Concrete Paving, Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks, and Driveways.