The project limits include the entire length of Orchard Street between Union Avenue and Van Dam Avenue, and the entire length of Wallace Avenue between Ballston Street and the Paterson-Hamburg Turnpike. The project length is approximately 1,960 linear feet (0.37 miles). The scope of work includes but is not limited to: installation of new storm inlets and castings over seepage pits; removal of existing curbs and installation of new Portland cement concrete curbs; removal of existing sidewalks and driveway aprons, and installation of new Portland cement concrete sidewalks and driveway aprons; asphalt milling and road resurfacing; replacement of traffic control signs; and, traffic striping. The main items of construction and approximate quantities include, 9,000 square yards of asphalt milling; 1700 tons of hot mixed asphalt surface course, two (2") inches thick, mix 9.5 M64; installation of sixteen (16) new seepage pits with castings; 3,820 linear feet of concrete curbs; 1,900 square yards of four (4') foot wide Portland cement concrete sidewalks, four (4") inches thick; 515 square yards of Portland cement concrete driveway aprons and ADA ramps, six (6") inches thick with reinforcement; and, installation of ten (10) square yards of ADA detectable warning surfaces. If the Contract is awarded, no refunds will be given. If for any reason the Contract is not awarded, refunds will immediately be returned to bidders pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-24(b) when the Contract documents are returned in reasonable condition within 90 days of notice that the Contract has not been awarded. The Borough reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive any informalities, deviations or omissions in any or all bids, and to accept such bids and make awards as may be most advantageous to the Borough. All bids must conform to the models and directions contained in the Specifications. Bids must be made on the included standard proposal forms in the manner designated therein and required by the Specifications, and must be submitted in a sealed envelope, clearly marked with the project identification and the name and address of the Bidder. Bids may be submitted by certified mail, return receipt requested, regular mail or hand delivery. Bids shall be submitted to the Office of the Municipal Clerk located at 101 Hamburg Turnpike, Bloomingdale, NJ 07403. The Bidder shall submit only one (1) bid that meets or exceeds the minimum specifications herewith. All bids must be signed. Failure to do so shall cause the bid to be non-responsive and rejected. The Bidder shall submit only one (1) bid that meets or exceeds the minimum specifications herewith. At the above time and place, all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. No bids will be accepted after the date and time designated to receive bids. A bid may be withdrawn prior to the time for opening of bids or authorized postponement thereof upon written application of the Bidder who shall be required to produce evidence showing that individual is or represents the principal or principals involved in the bid. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after bids have been opened. Each bid shall be accompanied by a Guarantee in an amount of the lesser of ten percent (10%) of the total bid price or Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000.00), in the form of a certified check or cashier's check payable to the Borough or a Bid Bond issued by a Surety authorized to transact business in New Jersey and found acceptable by the Borough. Each bid must also be accompanied by the consent of a similarly acceptable Surety, guaranteeing a one hundred percent (100%) Performance Bond and a one hundred percent (100%) Labor and Material Payment Bond will be furnished upon award of the Contract. Bidders are required to comply with the Equal Employment Opportunity Requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5 31 et seq. and the Affirmative Action Requirements of N.J.A.C. 17:27. Bidders are also required to comply with Chapter 150 of P.L. 1963 and the prevailing wage regulations promulgated thereunder. Simultaneously to bid submission, a Bidder must submit a Corporate Ownership Disclosure Statement in accordance with c.33, P.L. 1977. Failure to submit a Corporate Ownership Disclosure Statement with the bid shall result in the rejection of the bid pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11 23.2. Each Bidder must also complete the Non Collusion Affidavit contained in the Bid package. Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of the Local Public Contracts Law under N.J.S.A. 40A:11 1, et seq. Bidders are also required to comply with the Public Works Contractor Registration Act (N.J.S.A. 34:11 56.48, et seq.) which requires all contractors, subcontractors, or lower tier subcontractors (including subcontractors listed in bid proposals) who bid on or engage in the performance of any public work register with the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development. If perspective bidder makes a formal request and payment for bid documents, then perspective bidder is placed on the list of bidders and will be notified of all amendments and changes to the bid documents. However, if perspective bidder obtains bid documents pursuant to the Open Public Records Act, perspective bidder will not be on the list of bidders and will not be provided with notice of any amendments or changes to the bid documents. All business organizations doing business with a local contracting agency are required to be registered with the State of New Jersey prior to submitting bid proposals. Proof of registration shall be provided to the contracting agency for all Contractors and Subcontractors before the contracting agency may enter into a contract with the business. Estimated budget $675000 to $750,000