2020 NJDOT Road Program - Various Streets. And must be accompanied by a non-collusion affidavit and a certified check or bid bond for not less than ten (10%) percent of the amount bid, provided said check need not be more than $ 20,000.00, nor shall not be less than $500.00, and a consent of surety from a surety company authorized to transact business in the State of New Jersey in a sum equal to one hundred (100%) percent of the amount bid, and be delivered at the place on or before the hour named above. In accordance with NJSA 40A:11-23.2, all contracts entered into with the Township of Berkeley Heights on or after September 1, 2004, the contractor must be registered with the New Jersey Department of the Treasury, Division of Revenue and provide a business certificate with the bid. The contractor shall provide written notice to its subcontractors and supplier of the responsibility to submit proof of business registration to the contractor. The requirement of proof of business registration extends down through all levels (tiers) of the project. Before final payment on the contract is made by the contracting agency, the contractor shall submit an accurate list and proof of business registration of each subcontractor or supplier used in the fulfillment of the contract, or shall attest that no subcontractors were used. The contractor will comply with all rules and regulations and orders promulgated by the State Treasurer pursuant to NJSA 10:5-31 et. seq. and NJAC 17:27 and with all provisions of the Local Public Contracts Law, NJSA 40A:11-1 et. seq. and all rules and regulations promulgated there under, the provisions of which are incorporated herein by reference. Small, Minority and Women's Business Enterprises are encouraged to obtain specifications and compete for the contract. All bids shall be irrevocable, not subject to withdrawal and shall stand available for a period of sixty (60) days. The Township of Berkeley Heights reserves the right to reject any or all bids, or to waiver any informalities in the bidding.