**As of November 8, 2022, project was awarded to Your Way Construction, INC awarded amount is $870,992.78** Estimated Budget: $790,000 to $840,000 The scope of work includes, but is not limited to: resetting existing manholes; replacement of existing catch basins with pre-cast catch basins; replacement of storm inlets and castings; removal of all existing curbs and installation of new concrete curbs; removal of all concrete sidewalks and driveway aprons and installation of new concrete sidewalks and driveway aprons; asphalt milling and road resurfacing; replacement of traffic control signs; traffic striping; replacement of sanitary sewer lateral connections at all houses; and, replacement of damaged sanitary sewer main pipe. The main items of construction and approximate quantities include, but are not necessarily limited to: 8,500 square yards of asphalt milling, 2" depth; 1,000 tons of hot mixed asphalt surface course, two (2") inches thick, mix 9.5 M64; installation of fifteen (15) precast concrete Type-B storm inlets including new cast iron frames, grates and heads; replacement of 4,500 linear feet of 9" x 18" concrete curb; replacement of 1,800 square yards of 4" thick, concrete sidewalk; replacement of 1,000 square yards of 6" thick, reinforced, concrete driveway aprons; replacement of 6 square yards of cast iron detectable warning surfaces; replacement of 50 sanitary sewer lateral service connections; and, replacement of 82 linear feet of sanitary sewer main (8"Ø PVC SDR 35). At the above time and place, all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. No bids will be accepted after the date and time designated to receive bids. The Borough of Bloomingdale is not responsible for any bid mailed or hand delivered which is lost in transit or delivered late. A bid may be withdrawn prior to the time for opening of bids or authorized postponement thereof upon written application of the Bidder who shall be required to produce evidence showing that individual is or represents the principal or principals involved in the bid. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after bids have been opened. Said charges are to cover the cost of the Bid Packages and will not be returned. One (1) copy of the Bid Packages is on file at the office of the Municipal Clerk, located at 101 Hamburg Turnpike, Bloomingdale, New Jersey, 07403 during normal business hours. Anyone wishing to review the plans or has questions may also contact the Borough Engineer at the office of Darmofalski Engineering Associates, by calling 973-835-8300 or emailing tab@darmofalski.com. If the Contract is awarded, no refunds will be given. If for any reason the Contract is not awarded, refunds will immediately be returned to bidders pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-24(b) when the Contract documents are returned in reasonable condition within 90 days of notice that the Contract has not been awarded. The Borough reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive any informalities, deviations or omissions in any or all bids, and to accept such bids and make awards as may be most advantageous to the Borough. All bids must conform to the models and directions contained in the Specifications. Bids must be made on the included standard proposal forms in the manner designated therein and required by the Specifications, and must be submitted in a sealed envelope, clearly marked with the project identification and the name and address of the Bidder. Bids may be submitted by certified mail, return receipt requested, regular mail or hand delivery. Bids shall be submitted to the Office of the Municipal Clerk, located at 101 Hamburg Turnpike, Bloomingdale, New Jersey 07403. The Bidder shall submit only one (1) bid that meets or exceeds the minimum specifications herewith. All bids must be signed. Failure to do so shall cause the bid to be non-responsive and rejected. The Bidder shall submit only one (1) bid that meets or exceeds the minimum specifications herewith. At the above time and place, all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. No bids will be accepted after the date and time designated to receive bids. A bid may be withdrawn prior to the time for opening of bids or authorized postponement thereof upon written application of the Bidder who shall be required to produce evidence showing that individual is or represents the principal or principals involved in the bid. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after bids have been opened. Each bid shall be accompanied by a Guarantee in an amount of the lesser of ten percent (10%) of the total bid price or Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000.00), in the form of a certified check or cashier's check payable to the Borough or a Bid Bond issued by a Surety authorized to transact business in New Jersey and found acceptable by the Borough. Each bid must also be accompanied by the consent of a similarly acceptable Surety, guaranteeing a one hundred percent (100%) Performance Bond and a one hundred percent (100%) Labour and Material Payment Bond will be furnished upon award of the Contract. Bidders are required to comply with the Equal Employment Opportunity Requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5 31 et seq. and the Affirmative Action Requirements of N.J.A.C. 17:27. Bidders are also required to comply with Chapter 150 of P.L. 1963 and the prevailing wage regulations promulgated thereunder. Simultaneously to bid submission, a Bidder must submit a Corporate Ownership Disclosure Statement in accordance with c.33, P.L. 1977. Failure to submit a Corporate Ownership Disclosure Statement with the bid shall result in the rejection of the bid pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11 23.2. Each Bidder must also complete the Non Collusion Affidavit contained in the Bid package. Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of the Local Public Contracts Law under N.J.S.A. 40A:11 1, et seq. Bidders are also required to comply with the Public Works Contractor Registration Act (N.J.S.A. 34:11 56.48, et seq.) which requires all contractors, subcontractors, or lower tier subcontractors (including subcontractors listed in bid proposals) who bid on or engage in the performance of any public work register with the New Jersey Department of Labour and Workforce Development. If perspective bidder makes a formal request and payment for bid documents, then perspective bidder is placed on the list of bidders and will be notified of all amendments and changes to the bid documents. However, if perspective bidder obtains bid documents pursuant tothe Open Public Records Act, perspective bidder will not be on the list of bidders and will not be provided with notice of any amendments or changes to the bid documents. All business organizations doing business with a local contracting agency are required to be registered with the State of New Jersey prior to submitting bid proposals. Proof of registration shall be provided to the contracting agency for all Contractors and Subcontractors before the contracting agency may enter into a contract with the business. Contracts awarded after September 1, 2004, must comply with this requirement.