Site work for a water / sewer project in Chester, New Jersey. Completed plans call for site work for a water / sewer project.

Bidders are requested to submit in accordance with N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-18(b)(2) one Lump Sum Bid for all the work and materials. Drawings, Specifications and other documents constituting the Contract Documents may be examined without charge at the office of Edwards Engineering Group, 69 West End Avenue, Somerville, NJ 08876, Tel. (908) 231-9595, between the hours of 9:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M, weekdays. Friday 12/09/22 Deadline for Questions at 5:00 P.M. (Fax to Edwards Engineering Grp. 908-231-9696) Bids must be accompanied by a certified check, bank cashier's check, treasurer's check or Bid Bond in the form provided in the Contract Documents, with corporate surety satisfactory to the Owner, in an amount not less than 10% of the Base Bid (but in no case in excess of $20,000.00, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-24), naming as payee or obligee, as applicable, Chester School District Board of Education, to be retained and applied by the undersigned as provided in Contract Documents in case bidder would default in executing the Contract or furnishing the required bonds and insurance certificates as required by Contract Documents. In addition and pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-25, each bid must be accompanied by a certificate from a surety company stating it will provide said bidder with a bond in such sum as required by the above referenced statute. Prospective bidders are advised that this Project is one which will be subject and will be governed by provisions of New Jersey State Law governing (a) Prequalifications of Bidders N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-26 et seq., (b) Prevailing Wage Rates N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.27, ( c ) Use of Domestic Materials, N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-20 including any amendments and supplements thereto, and (d) P.L. 1977, Chapter 33, (N.J.S.A. 52:25-24.2) listing corporate / partnership names and addresses for individuals with a share of 10% or more. "The Public Works Contractor Registration Act" became effective on April 11, 2000. A copy of the certificate must be included in the bid package for the bidder and any subcontractors. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:32-44 all business organizations that do business with a local contracting agency are required to be registered with the State and provide proof of their Registration with the New Jersey Department of Treasury, Division of Revenue before the contracting agency may enter into a contract with the business. All bidders shall adhere to the information as classified as "New Jersey Business Registration Requirements". Bidders must comply with the requirements of P.L. 1975, Chapter 127, N.J.A.C. 17:27 Law Against Discrimination. No bids may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after the date set for opening of bids. In accordance with applicable law, the Chester School District, Board of Education retains the right to waive irregularities in any bid, and/or or to reject any or all bids for failure to comply with the bid submission requirements/specifications, in accordance with applicable law.