No bids will be received after the time designated above for opening of bids. Bids may be
received by mail provided that they are received prior to the designated opening time. Timely delivery is
the absolute responsibility of the bidder.
Bids must be submitted on forms provided in the bid package and must comply with
specifications on file in the Office of the Township Clerk. All forms in the bid package must be
completed in their entirety, the bid must be set forth in words and figures and submitted together with a
certified or cashier's check or bid bond in the usual form, and the Consent [to provide the appropriate
performance and payments bonds if the bidder is successful] of an acceptable Surety Company [with an
"A" rating] in the amount of ten per cent (10%) of the bid, not to exceed $20,000 to the Township of
Weehawken. Said amount will be retained by the Township as liquidated damages in the event the
successful bidder shall fail or refuse to enter into such contract within ten (10) days after written notice to
do so.
The successful bidder must comply with Affirmative Action Requirements of P.L. 1975, c.127
and all other applicable laws, rules and regulations, including but not limited to the provisions of N.J.A.C.
5:34-3.1 to 3.4.
The successful bidder must comply with the Public Works Contractor Registration Act, P.L.
1999, c. 238 and all other applicable laws, rules and regulations.
The Township reserves the right to reject any or all bids submitted, and to waive minor
irregularities therein, and to accept bids containing differences based upon equivalent models of different
manufacturers deemed by the Township in its sole discretion to be inconsequential, if the foregoing be
deemed by the Township to be in its best interests to do so.
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