Furnish and Deliver Liquid Non-Zinc Orthophosphate for Calendar Years 2023 and 2024

The North Jersey District Water Supply Commission (the "Commission") proposes to purchase approximately 1500 TONS, MORE OR LESS, OF LIQUID NONZINC ORTHOPHOSPHATE, for the two (2) 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. All bidders shall submit with the bid package, an analysis of the LIQUID NON-ZINC ORTHOPHOSPHATE proposed to be delivered under this Contract and a written affidavit, in the form attached hereto, attesting to the validity of the analysis. 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 10 -	Specialties.
Division 11 -	Equipment.