The base bid project scope shall include various improvements to the facility's main pool. Proposed improvements include water blasting the existing pool shell and installing a new interior finish, lighting, repairing existing joints, replacing a portion of the existing concrete pool decking, installing new pipe and constructing various pool amenities. The work contemplated under this Contract shall be completed within 90 (ninety) calendar days from the issuance of the notice to proceed and shall be fully completed no later than April 30, 2025. Each bid must be made upon the prescribed forms, furnished with the Contract Drawings and Specifications, including the non-collusion affidavit and ownership statement compliance form and must be accompanied by a Consent of Surety and a certified check, cashier's check, or Bid Bond of not less than ten (10%) percent of the amount bid and, not to exceed $20,000.00. Such checks and Bonds shall be made payable to the Owner and will be held as a Guarantee that in the event the Bid is accepted and a Contract awarded to the bidder, the Contract shall be duly executed and its performance properly secured. The successful bidder shall furnish and deliver to the Owner a performance and payment bond in the amount of 100 percent of the accepted bid amount as security for the faithful performance and payment of the Contract. Further, the successful bidder must furnish the policies or Certificates of Insurance required by the Contract. In default thereof, said checks and the amount represented thereby will be forfeited to the aforesaid Owner as liquidated damages. Bids must be accompanied, in the case of corporations not chartered in New Jersey, by proper certificate that such corporation is authorized to do business in the State of New Jersey. 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 regarding equal employment opportunity, as amended. All corporations and partnerships and limited liability companies must comply with N.J.S.A. 52:25-24.2, regarding disclosure of partners and stockholders. Each bid must be enclosed in a sealed envelope bearing the name and address of the bidder, addressed to the Owner and labeled for the VERONA COMMUNITY POOL IMPROVEMENTS. Each bid must be enclosed in a sealed envelope, bearing the name and address of the bidder and shall be addressed to, and delivered at the place and hour mentioned above Each bid must be enclosed in a sealed envelope bearing the name and address of the bidder and shall be addressed to the MUNICIPAL CLERK'S OFFICE, CONTRACT # 2024-15, VERONA COMMUNITY POOL IMPROVEMENTS. The successful bidder will be required to comply with all provisions of prevailing wage rates as determined by the New Jersey Department of Labor. Unless otherwise permitted by N.J.S.A. 40A:11-23.3, all bids shall be irrevocable, not subject to withdrawal and shall stand available for a period of sixty (60) days in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:11-24. The Owner and Bidder may agree to hold bids for consideration for a longer period of time, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:11-24. The Owner reserves the right to reject bids pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-13.2, N.J.A.C. 7:22-9.10, or other applicable law; to waive minor informalities or non-material exceptions in the bids received and to accept the bid from the lowest responsible bidder, as per N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-1, et seq. Submit inquiries regarding the various types of work to the following representatives of the Department: Mr. Joseph S. Kosinski, PG, CFM, LEED AP. Boswell Engineering 180 Main Street, P.O. Box 571 Chester, NJ 07930 Phone (908) 879-6209 Fax (908) 879-6597 The deadline for submitting inquiries is 5:00 p.m., October 2, 2024.