As of 8/1/23 , this project has not yet been awarded. The project is expected to be awarded on 9/7/23. TB1523-0001 Bid Packets must be accompanied by a Statement of Consent of Surety from a surety company holding a Certificate of Authorization to do business in the State of New Jersey and either a Bid Bond or a Certified Check drawn to the order of Township of Plumsted for not less than ten percent (10%) of the total bid price amount, except that the check shall not exceed $20,000.00. The successful Bidder is hereby notified that a Performance and Payment Bonds for the full amount of this Project is required. Bids must be submitted by certified mail or overnight delivery to the township municipal building. The award of the Contract for this Project will not be made until the necessary funds have been provided by TOWNSHIP OF PLUMSTED in a lawful manner. Please be advised that this Project is being funded through TOWNSHIP OF PLUMSTED by virtue of Executive Order #34 (1976), vendors currently suspended, debarred or disqualified are excluded from participating on this Project. The successful Bidder shall be required to comply with the applicable statutory requirements of the Contract Documents and Plans which include all of the following: (i) N.J.A.C. 17:27; (il) N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq.; (Hi) Business Registrations (N.J.S.A. 52:32-44); (iv) Prevailing Wage Act (N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.25, et seq.); (v) Public Work Contractor Registration (N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.48); and (vi) Affirmative Action Requirements (N.J.S.A. 10:5-1, et seq.); and any other legal requirements applicable to this Project. The Township of Plumsted intends to award this Project to the lowest responsive and responsible Bidder whose Bid Packet complies with its requirements for the Project, provided that in the judgment of Township of Plumsted is reasonable, within available funds and in the interest of Township of Plumsted. Township of Plumsted reserves the right to reject any and all Bid Packets to the extent permitted by law. An award will be made or Bids will be rejected within sixty (60) Calendar Days after the opening of the Bid Packets, during which time the Bid Packets shall be irrevocable and unavailable to withdraw by Bidders, unless otherwise extended in the Contract Documents.