Prices quoted must be net and exclusive of all federal, state, and local sales and excise taxes. Bids may be submitted in person or by mail. The Borough assumes no responsibility for loss or non-delivery of any bid sent to it prior to the bid opening. All bids must be enclosed in a sealed envelope with the name of the bidder thereon and endorsed, with "Tree Planting - Fall 2022" , and must be accompanied by a Statement of Responsibility; a Non-Collusion Affidavit; and an Individual, Corporation or Partnership Statement. Any award or awards may be made at a later or subsequent time or meeting of the Council. Proposals submitted by Bidders and/or Bidder's Insurance Company(ies) not chartered in the State of New Jersey, must be accompanied by proper certificate(s) from the Secretary of State, indicating that such Bidders, Bidder's Insurance Company(ies), and/or Surety Company(ies) is (are) authorized to do business in the State of New Jersey. All Business organizations, Bidders and Request for Proposals are referred to N.J.S.A. 52:32-44 which imposes certain requirements upon a business competing for, or entering into a contract with a State Agency. The law provides that a copy of the Business Registration Certificate issued by the New Jersey Department of Treasury shall be provided prior to the contract being signed. Information on how a business can obtain a certificate or to register on line can be located on the internet at website or by phone (609) 292-1730, Department of the Treasury, Division of Revenue. This bid is being solicited through a fair and open process in accordance with N.J.S.A. 19:44A20.5. Bid security and performance bonds have been waived for this bid and contract. The Borough of Hawthorne reserves the right to reject bids pursuant to applicable law, to waive any informalities or to accept a bid which, in its judgment best serves the interest of the Borough. No bids may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after the date and time set for the opening of bids. The Borough and Bidder may agree to hold bids for consideration for a longer period of time in accordance with Local Public Contract Law, N.J.S.A.40A:11-1,et.seq.
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