The project base bid involves improvements to the drainage system in both the Distler Avenue neighborhood and along Forest Avenue by improving the positive conveyance of storm sewer flow. This project will include storm sewer cleaning, reduction of storm sewer intrusions, storm sewer spot repairs, resetting of offset pipes, and storm sewer replacement, as necessary. Due to the repairs and improvements, surface restoration, inlet repairs and inlet reconstruction will be required. Alternate Bid "A" includes replacement of reinforced concrete pipe (RCP) with high density polyethylene pipe (HDPE) due to long lead times of procuring RCP pipe. Alternate Bid "B" includes replacement of reinforced concrete pipe (RCP) at Location 2 (Distler Neighborhood) after cleaning and CCTV inspection. Alternate Bid "C" includes replacement of reinforced concrete pipe (RCP) at Location 2 (Distler Neighborhood) after cleaning and CCTV inspection with high density polyethylene pipe (HDPE) due to long lead times of procuring RCP pipe. Each proposal must be enclosed in a sealed envelope bearing the name and address of the bidder on the face of the envelope, and clearly marked with the name of the contract being bid. Bids must be submitted at the time and place above specified and will be opened and read immediately thereafter. Bids will be accepted by mail or in person at the time specified. No Proposal, either by mail or in person, will be accepted after the date and hour specified. In the case of mailed Proposals, the Township assumes no responsibility for bid proposals received after the date and time specified. Bids must be submitted on a standard form. Upon receipt of the Notice to Proceed, the successful bidder shall complete construction within sixty (60) calendar days. The Mayor and Council reserve the right to waive any informalities and reject any and all bids. Bidders shall comply with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27 et seq.
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