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

Sealed bids will be received by Utility Service Affiliates Perth Amboy Inc. on behave of the City of Perth Amboy (hereinafter called the "Owner") for: Convey Boulevard and Chamberlain Avenue 8 Inch Water Main Extension Project Installation of approximately 970 Linear Feet of 8 inch ductile iron pipe, valves and water main connections with the use of tapping sleeve and within the City of Perth Amboy, Middlesex County, New Jersey ("Owner") The work includes the furnishing of all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to complete the work as shown on the Drawings and as describe in the Specifications which comprises the installation of approximately 970 Linear Feet of 8-inch ductile iron pipe, valves, and water main connections with the use of tapping sleeve. Due to the proximity of the High School, all work shall be conducted at night between the hours of 8:00 PM and 5:00 AM. Approximately 660 Linear Feet of main are to be installed on a state highway (Route 35/Convery Boulevard). The contractor shall follow all requirements on the DOT road opening permit included with the bids specs. No bid will be received unless in writing on the forms furnished, and unless accompanied by bid security in the form of a bid bond, cashier's check, or a certified check made payable to The City of Perth Amboy in an amount equal to 10% of the amount of the total bid, but not exceeding $20,000. The bid shall be accompanied by a Certificate of Surety on the form included in the Contract Documents, from a surety company licensed to do business in the State of New Jersey, which shall represent that the surety company will provide the Contractor with required bonds in the sums required in the Contract Documents and in a form satisfactory to the Owner's Attorney and in compliance with the requirements of law. The successful bidder must furnish 100 percent Performance Bond, a 100 percent Payment Bond, and an Environmental bond with a Surety Company licensed in the State of New Jersey, and meets the requirements of P.L. 1096, Chapter 384. The Surety Company should also be listed in the latest version of the U.S. Department of Treasury Circular 570. Bidders must use the prepared bid form which is contained in the Contract Documents. Each individual proposal must be separately enclosed in a sealed envelope addressed to the Utility Service Affiliates Perth Amboy, Inc., 590 Smith Street, Perth Amboy, New Jersey 08861 marked on the outside with the project name of the project being bid on. No bids will be received after the time and date specified, and no bids will be received by email. The owner shall award the Contract or reject all bids within 60 days of bid opening, except that the bids of any bidder, whose consent thereto may, at the request of the Owner, be held for consideration for such longer period as may be agreed. The Owner will evaluate bids and any award will be made to the lowest, responsive, responsible bidder. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive minor informalities or irregularities in bids received. All bid security except the security of the three apparent lowest responsible bidders shall be returned, unless otherwise requested by the bidder, within ten (10) days after the opening of the bids, Sundays and holidays excepted, and the bids of the bidders whose bid security is returned shall be considered withdrawn. Each bidder must submit with his bid a signed certificate stating that he owns, leases, or controls all necessary equipment required to accomplish the work shown and described in the Contract Documents. Should the bidder not be the actual owner or lease of such equipment, his certificate shall state the source from which the equipment will be obtained and, in addition, shall be accompanied by a signed certificate from the owner or person in control of the equipment definitely granting to the bidder the control of the equipment required during such time as may be necessary for the completion of that portion of the Contract for which it is necessary. The bidder shall comply with the documentation requirements set forth in the Article of the Information for Bidders, entitled, "Bidders Responsibility". Successful bidders will be required to submit bonds and proof of insurance on or before execution of their respective Contracts as explained in the Contract Documents. Bidders are required to comply with all relevant Federal and State Statutes, Rules and Regulations including but not limited to the applicable provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended (42 USC 2000d-2000D-4A), the discrimination and affirmative action provisions of N.J.S.A. 10:2-1 through 10:2-4, the New Jersey Law against Discrimination, N.J.S.A. 10:5-1, et seq., the rules and regulations promulgated pursuant thereto, the State requirements for bidders to supply statements of ownership (N.J.S.A. 52:25-24.2) and the State requirement for submission of the names and addresses of certain subcontractors (N.J.S.A. 40A:11-16). The City of Perth Amboy (the City) promotes equal employment opportunities by prohibiting discrimination and requiring affirmative action in the performance of contracts awarded by the City with financial assistance from a Federal Grant Program. The City provides equal opportunities for the Socially and Economically Disadvantaged (SED) and has adopted policies to this affect. Any Bid Addenda will be issued online, and processed in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:11-23(c)(1). All interested bidders should check online from now through bid opening. It is the sole responsibility of the respondent to be knowledgeable of all addenda related to this procurement. Question: Any questions can be sent by email to lperez@middlesexwater.com not later August 5, 2024. No questions will be accepted after this date. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 10:5-33, bidders are required to comply with the requirement of P.L. 1975 c. 127, NJAC 17:27. The successful bidder shall be required to comply with the provisions of the New Jersey Prevailing Wage Act, Chapter 150 of Laws of 1963, effective January 1, 1974, section 109 of P.L. 94-369. Higher State or Federal wage rates shall be applied to this project. Each Bidder must submit with his bid an "Ownership Disclosure Statement" and "Non-Collusion Affidavit" on the forms included in the Contract Documents. Bidders and their subcontractors of any tier must comply with all applicable provisions of the Public Works Contractor Registration Act, P.L. 1999, c 238 (N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.48) and the New Jersey Prevailing Wage Act (N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.25). It is the purpose of this Notice to Bidders to summarize some of the more important provisions of the Contract Documents. Prospective bidders are cautioned not to rely solely on this summary, but to read the Contract Documents in their entirety.