Proposals must be accompanied by a bid deposit in the form of a bid bond, certified check, money order or cashier's check in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the total amount bid, provided said check or bond need not be more than $20,000.00. This contract does not require a performance bond. Each proposal must be enclosed in a sealed envelope, bearing the name and address of the bidder and shall be addressed to the borough clerk's office and on or before the hour mentioned above. Envelope or package must be clearly endorsed with "Sealed bid" and the contract name. 1. This solicitation will be awarded via a fair and open process in accordance with n.J.S.A. 19:44a-20.5 et seq. 2. Bidder must be registered with the state of new jersey at time of the award of the contract. Bidders will be required to present a copy of their business registration certificate (brc). 3. Bidders must provide an ownership disclosure affidavit with bid proposal, failure to provide the same is a non-waivable defect. 4. 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. Work to be done under this Contract shall consist of emergency repairs and/or replacements of all sizes of water and sewer system mains on an as needed basis. Repairs shall include excavation, removal/repair/replacement of system components, backfilling, temporary restoration and cleanup. The Contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, tools, materials, safety equipment and supplies required to complete the repair. All work shall be completed to satisfaction of the Borough Engineer, or his designee. The Borough's water system consists of piping with diameters between two (2") inches and twelve (12") inches, constructed of ductile iron and some HDPE and asbestos cement pipe. The Borough's sewer systems consists of gravity piping with diameters between two (2") inches and eight (8") inches, constructed of ductile iron and PVC; and force main piping with diameters between two (2") inches and twelve (12") inches, constructed of ductile iron.