Renovation of a municipal facility in Middletown, New Jersey. Completed plans call for the renovation of a municipal facility.

The scope of Work contemplated for the abovenamed Project includes Fire and Security Systems for various Township Facilities, as well as all other Work of any type or description necessary for contemplation of the Project, whether or not specifically described in these Contract Documents. All Work on this Contract shall be completed within 180 Calendar Days from Notice to Proceed. Also, Bid Packets must be accompanied by a Statement of Consent of Surety from a surety company holding a Certificate of Authorization to do business in the State of New Jersey and either a Bid Bond or a Certified Check drawn to the order of "Township of Middletown" for not less than ten percent (10%) of the total bid price amount, except that the check shall not exceed $20,000.00. The successful Bidder is hereby notified that Performance and Payment Bonds for the full amount of this Project are required. To comply with social distancing requirements, the bid opening will be conducted in person at the township offices with all attendees practicing social distance measures of (six (6) feet) between persons and all persons attending the bid opening are required to wear a face covering. The names of the bidders and their respective bids will be announced in person and will be available to all bidders and the general public. Copies of the submitted bids will be available for review upon request and will be provided electronically. The award of the Contract for this Project will not be made until the necessary funds have been provided by Township of Middletown in a lawful manner. Please be advised that this Project is being funded through Township of Middletown and two NJDOT Municipal Aid grants. By virtue of Executive Order #34 (1976), vendors currently suspended, debarred or disqualified are excluded from participating on this Project. The successful Bidder shall be requ ired to comply with the applicable statutory requirements of the Contract Documents and Plans which include all of the following: (i) N.J.A.C. 17:27; (ii) N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq.; (iii) Business Registrations (N.J.S.A. 52:32-44); (iv) Prevailing Wage Act (N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.25, et seq.); (v) Public Work Contractor Registration (N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.48); and (vi) Affirmative Action Requirements (N.J.S.A. 10:5-1, et seq.); and any other legal requirements applicable to this Project. The Township of Middletown intends to award this Project to the lowest responsible and responsive Bidder in accordance with applicable law. The Township of Middletown reserves the right to reject any and all Bid Packets to the extent permitted by law. An award will be made, or Bid Packets will be rejected within sixty (60) Calendar Days after the opening of the Bid Packets, during which time the Bid Packets shall be irrevocable and unavailable to withdraw by Bidders, unless otherwise extended in the Contract Documents.