Any bid document received after the deadline will not be accepted, regardless of the method of delivery. The scope of Work contemplated for the above named Project includes the construction of a pedestrian bridge over Flat Rock Brook, restoration of a streamside retaining wall, the construction of a new children's play area, associated ramps, pathways and walkways, planting areas as well as all other work of any type or description necessary for completion of the Project, whether or not specifically described in these Contract Documents. All Work on this Contract shall be completed within 231 Calendar Days from Notice to Proceed. The successful Bidder is hereby notified that a Performance and Payment Bonds for the full amount of this Project is required. The award of the Contract for this Project will not be made until the necessary funds have been provided by FLAT ROCK BROOK NATURE ASSOCIATION in a lawful manner. Please be advised that this Project is being funded through NEW JERSEY GREEN ACRES, BERGEN COUNTY OPEN SPACE TRUST FUND AND PRIVATE DONATIONS. Please be advised that State funds through the Green Acres Program are being utilized in this project. Under N.J.A.C. 7:1D-2, vendors currently suspended, debarred, or disqualified are excluded from participation 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; (ii) N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq.; (iii) 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 FLAT ROCK BROOK NATURE ASSOCIATION intends to award this Project to the lowest Bidder whose Bid Packet is responsive and complies with its requirements for the Project, provided that in the judgment of THE FLAT ROCK BROOK NATURE ASSOCIATION is reasonable, within available funds and in the interest of THE FLAT ROCK BROOK NATURE ASSOCIATION. The FLAT ROCK BROOK NATURE ASSOCIATION reserves the right to reject any and all Bid Packets to the extent permitted by law. An award will be made or Bid Packets 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. The provided Bid Packet must be completed and submitted in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:34-1 et. Seq. Also, 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 "FLAT ROCK BROOK NATURE ASSOCIATION" for not less than ten percent (10%) of the total bid price amount, except that the check shall not exceed $20,000.00.