M/V New Jersey is due for a mandated dry-dock. Project work generally consists of, but is not limited to, the provision of all materials, equipment, labor, shipyard visit, and dry-docking needed for blasting, painting, inspections, and steel work. The total amount of work to be performed is unknown, thus bidders shall be aware that any Pay Item that is not ordered by the Authority will not be paid. The total amount of work to be performed will be determined after the vessel has been inspected by the regulatory agencies All Work must be completed within forty-five (45) calendar days after the vessel has arrived at the shipyard. The Authority reserves the right to adjust the allowable Contract Time should a case arise where there has been delayed receipt of Authority-furnished equipment that is proven to be of no fault of the Contractor. Bids received after the due date and time will not be considered. The DRBA reserves the right to reject any or all bids or portions thereof, or to waive minor irregularities as may be permitted by law A cashiers check, made payable to the Delaware River and Bay Authority, in the sum of not less than one percent (1%) of the Total Price Bid, except that the amount of the check need not exceed $20,000 and shall not be less than $2,000; and A bid bond, on the form furnished by the Authority and included in the contract documents, for a sum of not less than ten percent (10%) of the Total Price Bid. The Authority encourages supplier diversity and the participation of disadvantaged, minorityowned and women-owned firms on all of its projects. M/V New Jersey is due for a mandated dry-dock. Project work generally consists of, but is not limited to, the provision of all materials, equipment, labor, shipyard visit, and dry-docking needed for blasting, painting, inspections, and steel work. The total amount of work to be performed is unknown, thus bidders shall be aware that any Pay Item that is not ordered by the Authority will not be paid. The total amount of work to be performed will be determined after the vessel has been inspected by the regulatory agencies. Work is to be accomplished on the following vessel: Name: M/V New Jersey Official Number: 560370 Gross Tons: 2108 Length Overall: 320' Length on Design Waterline: 299.2" Breadth: 68' Draft: 8' Class: Passenger Ferry Vessel All questions concerning the plans, specifications, or other Contract Documents must be forwarded to the Authority in writing via CapEx no later than six (6) business days prior to the bid opening date and time. The Authority has no obligation to answer any question received after the above-stated time. Questions, answers, and approved modifications, if any, will be included as Contract Addenda and released to all subscribed parties prior to the bid due date.