Each proposal must be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond, in the amount of ten percent (with a maximum sum of $20,000) of the total maximum bid price (combination of base bid or alternate bid plus add-on items) for the contract in the form and subject to the condition provided in the bid. Bidders shall calculate their bids based on information contained in the Bid Documents. The Vendor / Contractor must file an annual political contribution disclosure statement with the New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission (ELEC) pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.13 (P.L. 2005, c. 271s.3) if the Vendor/Contractor receives contracts from public entities totaling in excess of $50,000 in a calendar year. It is the Vendor/Contractors responsibility to determine if the filing of an ELEC disclosure statement is necessary. Additional information on this requirement is available from ELEC at 888-313-3532 or at electronically. The ECIA reserves the right to waive any informalities in the proposal and to reject any and all proposals for any and all reason(s). Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27 et seq. Any questions regarding the bidding of this project shall be directed in writing to Jerold Blustein, H2M Associates, Inc. via e-mail to jblustein@h2m.com. No bidder shall rely upon any oral communication from anyone. The deadline for submitting questions prior to receipt of bids is Wednesday, June 1, 2022 by 12:00p.m. It is the intent of the Essex County Improvement Authority to begin this project within thirty (30) days of receipt of bids. All work under this Contract to be completed within 180 calendar days from date of notice to proceed.
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