Site work, new construction and addition to a residential development in Cranford, New Jersey. Completed plans call for the construction of a residential development; for site work for a residential development; and for the addition of a 1,402-square-foot, two-story above grade residential development.

**As of December 15, 2022, this project has not yet been awarded. A timeline for award has not yet been established.** The Township of Cranford is soliciting sealed bids through a fair and open process in accordance with N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq. No bid will be considered unless accompanied by a Bid Bond in the amount of ten percent of the amount bid, not to exceed $20,000, in the form of a certified check, cashiers check or bid bond, binding the bidder to execute a contract within ten (10) days after notification of acceptance of their bid. A Non-Collusion Affidavit shall also be submitted. The Township reserves the right to waive minor defects and informalities in any bid and to reject any and all bids, or to accept bids that are in the opinion of the Township in the best interest of the Township. No bidder may withdraw his bid within sixty (60) days after the actual date of the opening of bids. Respondents shall comply with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27., and any amendments thereto, regarding Affirmative Action. The successful bidder, upon notification of the Townships intent to award a contract to said bidder, must supply the Township with one of the following Affirmative Action documents: 1. A photocopy of the bidders Federal Affirmative Action Plan Approval Letter; or 2. A photocopy of the bidders Certificate of Employee Information Report; or 3. The Townships copy of the bidders completed Affirmative Action Employee Information Report Form. The bidders Affirmative Action documentation must be supplied to the Township within ten (10) days of the bidders notification of the Townships intent to award. If the bidder fails to supply the Township with the necessary Affirmative Action documentation, the Township may declare the bidder non-responsive and award the contract to the next lowest bidder. Simultaneous with the submission of bids, the corporation or partnership so bidding shall furnish a statement setting forth the names and address of all stockholders in the corporation who own ten percent or more of the stock in any class, or of individual partners in the partnership who own ten percent or greater of interest therein pursuant to Chapter 33, P.L. 1977. Bids will be rejected if they do not contain this disclosure statement. Bid responses shall contain one original, one hard copy and one digital copy (i.e., USB stick or thumb drive) of the submission. Bids may be hand delivered to the Clerks Office in the Municipal Building or may be forwarded by personal service, certified mail, U.S. Post and other mail delivery services. If mailed, the sealed envelope containing the bid and marked as directed, must be enclosed in another envelope properly addressed for mailing as follows Patricia Donahue, RMC c/o September 29th Bid Opening Home Elevation Project Township Clerk Township of Cranford Municipal Building 8 Springfield Avenue Cranford, New Jersey 07016 All bids shall be presented by the parties bidding or their agents at the time and place designated or by mail as above. The Township will not assume responsibility for bids forwarded through the mail if lost in transit at any time before the bid opening. No bids will be received after the time set forth. Respondents shall comply with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27. A copy of your New Jersey Business Registration Certificate shall be included with your proposal.