Bidders shall refer any questions regarding this bid in writing via letter or fax to: Frederick Kish, Monmouth County Division of Engineering, Hall of Records Annex, 1 East Main Street, Freehold NJ 07728 or by fax at 732-431-7765. Bids must be accompanied by an agreement of surety (consent of surety) furnished by only those sureties who meet the requirements set forth in N.J.S.A 2A:44-143, wherein the surety company agrees to post a performance bond of 100% of the awarded amount, and a payment bond of 100% of the awarded amount, if the contract is awarded in principal. The aggregate sum of both bonds shall therefore equal 200% of the total contract price. A further guaranty (surety) accompanying all bids shall be given in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the bid, but not in excess of twenty thousand dollars ($20,000.00) made payable to the 'Treasurer, County of Monmouth' and shall be given in the form of a Certified Check, Cashier's Check or Bid Bond from a reputable insurance company. THIS 10% GUARANTY IS MANDATORY. Proposals are being solicited through a fair and open process in accordance with N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.2, et seq., and as such, contractors are exempt from the limitations on making political contributions under that law. Further, for that reason, as well as because of a language in New Jersey's Annual Appropriation Act, refusal to disclose campaign contributions otherwise required by N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.2 et seq. and 19:44A-20.25, will not adversely affect your considerations for award. Bidders are required to comply with requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:2-1 (Anti-Discrimination in Employment), N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. and N.J.A.C.17:27 et seq. (Equal Employment Opportunity), 42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq. (Americans with Disabilities Act), N.J.S.A. 52:32-44 et seq. (New Jersey Business Registration) and N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.25 et seq. (New Jersey Prevailing Wage Act). The right is reserved to reject any or all bids if it is deemed to be in the best interest of the County of Monmouth to do so. The right is also reserved to increase or decrease the quantities specified, in the manner designated in the specifications. MBE: 9.5%
WBE: 6.9%
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