Site work for a municipal facility in Newark, New Jersey. Conceptual plans call for site work for a municipal facility.

**PROJECT CANCELLED** Inquiries regarding the Bid Specifications and Contract Document shall be sent by email no later than Monday, February 24, 2020 to Carina Pereira at pereiaca@ci.newark.nj.us. No oral response to any question by any City of Newark employee or agent shall be binding on the City of Newark or in any way considered to be a commitment by the City of Newark. During the performance of this contract, the contractor is required to comply with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27 regarding affirmative action. The City accepts no responsibility for any bids prior to their presentation at the date and hour indicated for the formal bid opening. No bid will be accepted after the date and hour named. Bidders may not withdraw their respective bids for a period of sixty (60 days) days after the receipt of the same by the City of Newark unless otherwise permitted by statute. Bids shall be in accordance with plans and specifications prepared by the City of Newark. Bidders are obligated to comply with the terms and conditions of NFWF Grant ID: 2300.14.043939, and related documents, which are included in the Contract Documents, Part D, Exhibit C. The City accepts no responsibility for any bids prior to their presentation at the date and hour indicated for the formal bid opening. No bid will be accepted after the date and hour named. Bidders may not withdraw their respective bids for a period of sixty (60 days) days after the receipt of the same by the City of Newark unless otherwise permitted by statute. Bids shall be in accordance with plans and specifications prepared by the City of Newark. The purpose of the Pre-Bid Walk-Through is to provide access to the sites so that existing conditions may be observed and taken into account when preparing bids. Although the meeting is not mandatory, Bidders will be held responsible for incorporation of existing conditions, which may be discoverable at the Pre-Bid Walk-Through, into their price proposals. Bidders are obligated to comply with the terms and conditions of NFWF Grant ID: 2300.14.043939, and related documents, which are included in the Contract Documents, Part D, Exhibit C. Inquiries regarding the Bid Specifications and Contract Document shall be sent by email no later than Monday, February 24, 2020 to Carina Pereira at pereiaca@ci.newark.nj.us. No oral response to any question by any City of Newark employee or agent shall be binding on the City of Newark or in any way considered to be a commitment by the City of Newark. During the performance of this contract, the contractor is required to comply with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27 regarding affirmative action. An Initial Project Workforce Report will be required from the successful bidder (Form AA-201). Statement of Ownership Requirement: Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:25-24.2, Bidders shall submit a statement setting forth the names and addresses of all persons and entities that own ten percent or more of its stock or interest of any type at all levels of ownership. Each bid must be accompanied by a certified check, cashier's check, or bid bond in the amount of ten percent (10%) (not to exceed $20,000) of the total bid, payable to the Owner, as a guarantee that if the contract is awarded to the Bidder he will enter into a contract with the Owner. The successful Bidder will be required to furnish payment and performance bonds each in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the contract award. Each Bidder shall submit with his proposal a completed Consent of Surety Form, stating that the surety company will provide him with the required payment and performance bonds. Bidders are required by law to submit a Statement of Ownership Disclosure form statement setting forth the names and addresses of all persons and entities that own ten (10%) percent or more of its stock or interest of any type at all levels of ownership. The bid package will also include other documents that must be completed and returned with the bid. Failure to comply with Instructions to Bidders and to complete and submit all required forms may be cause for disqualification and rejection of the bid. All contractors named in this proposal, shall possess a valid Public Works Contractor's Registration Certificate pursuant to N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.48 et seq., at the time the proposal is received by the City of Newark. All Contractors must comply with the requirements of Chapter 33 of the Laws of 1977 which requires disclosure of all stockholders owning 10% or more of the corporate stock by executing the "Disclosure Certificate" included in the Specifications. It is the responsibility of the successful Bidder to comply with the provisions of the New Jersey Prevailing Wage Act, Chapter 150 of the laws of 1963, effective March 1, 1974, Section 109 of the PL 94-369, and Section 110 of PL 93-383 regarding wage rates determined by the Secretary of Labor, in accordance with the provisions of the Davis-Bacon Act as amended (40 USC 275a-276a-5) whichever provides for the higher rate of pay for each specific job classification. Pursuant to Newark City Ordinance #2:2-28.3 and 2:2-28.4, the contractor must set aside at least twenty-five per cent (25%) of the total contract bid price to a Minority owned Business Enterprise (MBE)or Enterprises plus an additional seven per cent (7%) to a Women owned Business Enterprise (WBE) or Enterprises; the total set aside (%) through either joint venture arrangements, partnerships, subcontracts, the purchase of goods and services or any other method available. The term (MBE) or (WBE) means a business independently owned and operated, as defined in City Ordinance 2:2-28.3 and 2:2-28.4, in which at least fifty-one (51%) percent of the stock is owned beneficially and controlled by persons who are African American, Hispanic, Asian American, American Indian or a Woman and certified as such by a governmental entity. Successful Bidders will be required to attend a meeting with and obtain a clearance from the City's Office of Affirmative Action prior to execution of the contract. NOTE: the contractor can participate in the Newark Minority Resident Employment Incentive Program. A credit of 5% in contract (MBE) dollar commitment will be allowed, if a Newark domiciled Journey worker/apprentice is engaged in the performance of the contract. A credit of 2 man hours for every 8 man hours worked by a Newark domiciled Journey worker on any given day.