Fiocchi Field Pump Station and Force Main

For the above named Contract, which comprises of the construction of the sanitary sewer extension on Fiocchi Field Pump Station and Force Main, Cumberland County, New Jersey (Owner) The work includes the furnishing of all labor, materials, traffic control and equipment necessary to complete the installation of the sanitary sewer main, laterals, and manholes and restoration in accordance with the specifications and details set forth herein. No bid will be received unless in writing on the forms furnished and unless accompanied by bid security in the form of a bid bond, cashiers check or a certified check made payable to the Landis Sewerage Authority in an amount equal to 10% of the amount of the total bid or $20,000, which ever is less. The bid shall be accompanied by a Certificate of Surety on the form included in the Contract Documents, from a surety company licensed to do business in the State of New Jersey, which shall represent that the surety company will provide the Contractor with the required bonds in the sums required in the Contract Documents and in a form satisfactory to the Owners Attorney and in compliance with the requirements of law. Proposals must be submitted in duplicate and shall be enclosed in an opaque sealed envelope addressed to The Landis Sewerage Authority, Vineland New Jersey, plainly marked on the outside FIOCCHI FIELD PUMP STATION AND FORCE MAIN and shall include the name of the proposer. A properly signed proposal form is required. Bidders must use the prepared bid form which is contained in the Contract Documents. If not submitting a proposal in accordance with the attached instructions and specifications, the outside of above stated envelope shall be plainly marked no proposal when being returned. A written request for withdrawal of a proposal will be granted if the request is received by the Authority prior to the specified time of proposal opening. No bids will be received after the time and date specified and no bids will be received by mail. Bids shall be received by courier service (date and time recorded) or shall be hand delivered. The Owner shall award the Contract or reject all bids within 60 days of bid opening, except that the bids of any bidders, who consent thereto may, at the request of the Owner, be held for consideration for such longer period as may be agreed. The Owner will evaluate bids and any award will be made to the lowest, responsive, responsible bidder in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:11-6.1. A copy of N.J.S.A. 40A:11-6.1 is included in Section entitled Local Public Contract of this specification. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive minor informalities or irregularities in bids received. The qualifications and reclassification of bidders will be subject to the statutory provisions contained in N.J.S.A. 40A:11-25 to 32 (Local Public Contract Law). A copy of N.J.S.A. 40A:11-25 to 32 is included in this Section entitled Local Public Contract Law of this specification. All bid security except the security of the three apparent lowest responsible bidders shall be returned, unless otherwise requested by the bidder, within ten (10) days after the opening of the bids, Sundays and holidays excepted, and the bids of the bidders whose bid security is returned shall be considered withdrawn. Each bidder must submit with his bid a signed certificate stating that he owns, leases or controls all the necessary equipment required to accomplish the work shown and described in the Contract Documents. Should the bidder not be the actual owner or lessee of such equipment, his certificate shall state the source from which the equipment will be obtained and, in addition, shall be accompanied by a signed certificate from the owner or person in control of the equipment definitely granting to the bidder the control of the equipment required during such time as may be necessary for the completion of that portion of the Contract for which it is necessary. The bidder shall comply with the documentation requirements set forth in the Article of the Information for Bidders, entitled, Bidders Responsibility. Successful bidders will be required to submit bonds and proof of insurance on or before execution of their respective Contracts as explained in the Contract Documents. Bidders are required to comply with all relevant Federal and State Statutes, Rules and Regulations including but not limited to the applicable provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended (42 USC 2000d-2000D-4A), the discrimination and affirmative action provision of N.J.S.A. 10:2-1 through 10:2-4, the New Jersey Law against Discrimination, N.J.S.A. 10:5-1, et seq., the rules and regulations promulgated pursuant thereto, the State requirement for bidders to supply statements of ownership (N.J.S.A. 52:25-24.2) and the State requirement for submission of the names and addresses of certain subcontractors (N.J.S.A. 40A:11-16). The Contract Documents may be examined and obtained at the Landis Sewerage Authority office, 1776 S. Mill Road, Vineland, New Jersey, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. The Contract Documents may be purchased by prospective bidder upon payment of a fee of thirty-five dollars ($35.00) for specifications. Payment must be made by business check and shall be made out to The Landis Sewerage Authority. If the Contract is awarded, no refunds will be given. If for any reason the Contract is not awarded, refunds will be made to bidders pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-24(b) when the Contract Documents are returned in reasonable condition within ninety (90) days of notice that the Contract has not been awarded. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq.,, bidders are required to comply with the requirements of P.L. 1975 c. 127, NJAC 17:27. Each Bidder must submit with his bid an Ownership Disclosure Statement and Non-Collusion Affidavit on the forms included in the Contract Documents. Bidders and their subcontractors of any tier must comply with all applicable provisions of the Public Works Contractor Registration Act, P.L. 1999, c.238 (N.J.S.A.34:11-56.48) and the New Jersey Prevailing Wage Act (N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.25). Pursuant to P.L. 2004, c.57 (N.J.S.A. 52:32-44) effective September 1, 2004, all business organizations that conduct business with a New Jersey government agency are required to be registered with the State of New Jersey. Bidders and their subcontractors must submit proof with their bid that they are registered with the New Jersey Department of Treasury, Division of Revenue by submitting a copy of their Business Registration Certificate. Failure to provide the Business Registration Certificate with the bid document will be cause for rejection of the bid as being non-responsive. Any person who knowingly submits a claim for payment in connection with a government contract that is false, fictitious or fraudulent; or who makes a material representation that is false in connection with the negotiation, award or performance of a government contract is subject to criminal and civil penalties. The Contract shall comply with New Jersey Prevailing Wage Act and statutes affecting New Jersey Prevailing Wage rates for this project. It is the purpose of this Notice to Bidders to summarize some of the more important provisions of the Contract Documents. Prospective bidders are cautioned not to rely solely on this summary, but to read the Contract Documents in their entirety.

Division 03 -	Concrete.
Division 04 -	Masonry.
Division 05 -	Metals.
Division 06 -	Wood, Plastics, and Composites.
Division 07 -	Thermal and Moisture Protection.
Division 08 -	Openings.
Division 09 -	Finishes.
Division 10 -	Specialties, Signage, Toilet, Bath, and Laundry Accessories, Fire Protection Specialties, Fire Extinguishers, Storage Specialties.
Division 11 -	Equipment.
Division 12 -	Furnishings.
Division 14 -	Conveying Equipment, Scaffolding.
Division 21 -	Fire Suppression.
Division 22 -	Plumbing.
Division 23 -	Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC).
Division 26 -	Electrical.
Division 27 -	Communications, Data Communications, Voice Communications, Audio-Video Systems.
Division 28 -	Electronic Safety and Security.
Division 31 -	Earthwork.
Division 32 -	Exterior Improvements, Fences and Gates, Turf and Grasses.
Division 33 -	Utilities, Common Work Results for Utilities, Water Utility Distribution Equipment, Water Utility Pumping Stations, Wastewater Utility Pumping Stations, Sanitary Utility Sewerage Force Mains.
Division 40 -	Process Integration, Water Process Piping.
Division 45 -	Industry-Specific Manufacturing Equipment.
Division 46 -	Water and Wastewater Equipment.