The County reserves the right under N.J.S.A. 40A:11-13.2 to reject bids for the reasons stated therein. Respondents are required to comply with N.J.S.A. 10:5-31, et seq., P.L. 1975, c. 127, N.J.A.C. 17:27-5.2, and all other applicable laws, regulations, or ordinances concerning affirmative action goals and equal employment opportunity. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-24, the Passaic County Board of County Commissioners reserve the right to consider the bid proposals for sixty (60) days after the receipt thereof. Moreover, the Board reserves the right to reject any and all proposals in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:11-13.2, and waive minor informalities not considered material defects under N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1, et seq. In compliance with Local Finance Notice 2020-10 issued by the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Division of Local Government Services, the Passaic County Purchasing Agent shall host a Webex virtual bid opening at the Procurement Center, located at 495 River Street, 2nd Floor, Paterson, NJ 07524. A variety of plant materials to be used in landscape, supporting our gardens, landscape, and forestry needs. Bid proposals must be submitted on the forms supplied by the County. Bidders must submit one (1) original and two (2) copies of its bid plus one (1) on CD or USB Flash Drive. Bid proposals are to be submitted via hand delivery during regular business hours between 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM, certified mail, or overnight delivery. The contents of each bid package shall be read aloud upon opening, including the price(s), and noting, at minimum, the presence of any documents required to be part of the bid submission. After the close of the bid opening, all responses shall be fully scanned and posted electronically. The bid opening shall be recorded and archived. If there are any questions regarding the bid opening process during the Public Health Emergency, please contact Passaic County Purchasing Department at bids@passaiccountynj.org. Aniyyah Maney Phone: (973) 247-3300 Email: bids@passaiccountynj.org
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