Paving and Drainage Improvements at Big Brook Park The successful Bidder will be required to comply with P.L. 1975. C. 127 (N.J.A.C. 17:27) "Affirmative Action," (42 U.S.C. 512101et seq) "American With Disabilities Act", N.J.S.A. 4OA:11-16 "Designated Subcontractors" Chapter 150 of New Jersey Laws of 1963 "Prevailing Wages", "The Public Works Contractor Registration Act" (P.L.1999, s.238) as amended by P.L.2003, c.91), New Jersey State Business Registration (N.J.S.A. 52:32-44), and all other laws and regulations that apply to bidding and the performance of the proposed Contract. FORM OF BID. Bids must be submitted on the Proposal Form provided or an exact duplicate in the manner designated and required by the specifications. Each Bid must be accompanied by a Bid Guarantee payable to Monmouth County Board of Recreation Commissioners. The Bid Guarantee shall be in the amount of "10% of the Base Bid (as called out in the Bid Form)" or $20,000.00, whichever is the lesser amount. The Bid Guarantee shall be given by certified check, treasurer's check or bid bond at the Bidder's option. FORMS TO ACCOMPANY BID. Each Bidder shall complete and submit with its Bid the following: Statement of ownership, Non-Collusion Affidavit (blank copies included in the Bidding Documents), Consent of Surety (sample of acceptable work to be included in the Bidding Documents) and Bid Guarantee, Certificate of Registration with the New Jersey Department of Labor as required under "The Public Works Contractor Registration Act" (P.L. 1999, C.238), New Jersey State Business Registration (N.J.S.A. 52:32-44). Bidders shall submit at least one (1) original of each form, with an original signature. CONSENT OF SURETY. Consent of Surety must accompany each bid. The Consent of Surety shall provide that if the Contract is awarded to its principal, the Surety on behalf of its principal will post Performance, Payment and Maintenance Bonds, each of which shall be for 100% of the amount of the awarded Contract. RIGHTS TO REJECT BIDS. The Monmouth County Board of Recreation Commissioners shall have the right to reject any or all Bids; to reject a Bid not accompanied by a Bid Guarantee, Consent of Surety, or any of the other documents called for by the Bidding Documents; to reject a Bid which is in any way incomplete or irregular; to reject a Bid that does not contain original signed documents; and to waive any informalities contained in the Bids. EQUAL OR TIED BIDS. The Monmouth County Board of Recreation Commissioners shall have the right to award the Contract to any one of the lowest responsible Bidders whose Bids are equal to or tied. CONTACT REGARDING TECHNICAL QUESTIONS: Refer any technical questions regarding this bid in writing via letter or fax to: James Mowczan (email: Jim.Mowczan@co.monmouth.nj.us / fax: 732-842-3640). Questions regarding non-technical bidding questions may be directed to Jennifer Kaczala, QPA, Purchasing Agent, at 732-842-4000, ext. 4217.