SPECIFICATIONS AND BID DOCUMENTS

for the

MRRSA CONTRACT 72: SLIDE GATE REPLACEMENT PROJECT AT THE UPPER MANASQUAN PUMP STATION

PREPARED FOR THE

MANASQUAN RIVER REGIONAL SEWERAGE AUTHORITY

HOWELL TOWNSHIP, MONMOUTH COUNTY, NEW JERSEY

PREPARED BY

Paulus Sokolowski and Sartor

1450 Highway 34 Wall, NJ 07727

March 2026

THIS IS AN ELECTRONIC BID USING THE

“BONFIRE” ELECTRONIC PROCUREMENT PLATFORM

https://mrrsa.bonfirehub.com/opportunities/229135

HOWEVER, AN ORIGINAL HARD COPY OF BID GUARANTEE

AND THE CONSENT OF SURETY MUST BE HAND DELIVERED

TO MRRSA HEADQUARTERS (89 HAVENS BRIDGE ROAD,

FARMINGDALE, NJ 07727) AND RECEIVED PRIOR TO THE BID

OPENING. FAILURE TO SUBMIT THE ORIGINAL HARD COPY

OF THE BID GUARANTEE AND CONSENT OF SURETY MAY

RENDER THE BID UNRESPONSIVE.

Richard P. Crane, P.E., BCEE

New Jersey Professional Engineer License Number 24GE04042600

Project No. 06617-0004

TABLE OF CONTENTS

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

INSTRUCTION TO BIDDERS

BID DOCUMENT SUBMISSION CHECKLIST

BID FORM

BID BOND

ONE YEAR MAINTENANCE BOND SAMPLE FORM

CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION

CERTIFICATE OF BUSINESS REGISTRATION

CERTIFICATION OF BIDDER’S STATUS ON THE STATE TREASURER’S LIST OF DEBARRED, SUSPENDED & DISQUALIFIED

BIDDERS

CERTIFICATION OF EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CERTIFICATION OF NON-SEGREGATED FACILITIES

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION QUESTIONNAIRE

PREVAILING WAGE COMPLIANCE DECLARATION

CONSENT OF SURETY

SUBCONTRACTORS IDENTIFICATION FORM

EQUIPMENT CERTIFICATION

STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP

NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT

ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF RECEIPT OF CHANGE TO BID DOCUMENTS FORM

BIDDER CORPORATE RESOLUTION

BIDDER QUALIFICATION FORM

INSURANCE CERTIFICATES

CONTRACT

PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BOND

NOTICE OF AWARD

NOTICE TO PROCEED

PREVAILING WAGE PAYMENT CERTIFICATION

DIVISION 1 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01110 Summary Of Work 01111 Contract Considerations 01130 Health and Safety Plan 01170 Special Provisions 01210 Construction Allowances 01225 Measurement and Payment 01301 Schedule of Values 01310 Project Administration 01311 Construction Scheduling 01320 Maintenance of Pump Station Operations 01330 Submittals 01400 Quality Control 01500 Temporary Facilities 01505 Mobilization 01600 Material and Equipment 01610 Delivery Storage and Handling 01730 Operation and Maintenance Data 01740 Warranties and Bonds 01780 Project Closeout 01811 Field Tests 01821 Equipment Start-up and Training

DIVISION 2 – SITE CONSTRUCTION

02050 Demolition 02225 Bypass Pumping

DIVISION 3 – CONCRETE

03050 Modifications and Repair to Existing Concrete

DIVISION 6 – WOODS, PLASTICS, AND COMPOSITES

06741 Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic Grating

DIVISION 9 – FINISHES

09910 Field Painting

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

11100 Stainless Steel Slide Gates

DIVISION 16 – ELECTRICAL

16050 Basic Electrical Materials and Methods 16060 Grounding and Bonding 16073 Hangers and Supports 16075 Electrical Identification 16120 Conductors and Cables 16130 Raceways and Boxes 16170 Disconnect Switches 16400 Panelboards

ATTACHMENT 1: CONFINED SPACE SYSTEM ENTRY PERMIT FORMS

ATTACHMENT 2: 36 X 36 WATERMAN MODEL S-5000-F SLUICE GATE SHOP DRAWING

ATTACHMENT 3: PREVAILING WAGE RATES

Manasquan River Regional Sewerage Authority

BOROUGH OF FARMINGDALE | BOROUGH OF FREEHOLD | TOWNSHIP OF FREEHOLD

TOWNSHIP OF HOWELL | TOWNSHIP OF WALL

BRIAN J. BRACH, PE, QPA

Executive Director

PUBLIC NOTICE

Notice to Bidders

CONTRACT NO. 72

SLIDE GATE REPLACEMENT AT THE UPPER MANASQUAN PUMP STATION

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that electronic bids for the above referenced contract will be received, opened and publicly announced in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et. seq. (the “Local Public Contracts Law”) on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 10:00am prevailing time by the Authority’s Executive Director or designee. Attendees are invited to the bid opening in-person at the Manasquan River Regional Sewerage Authority Headquarters, 89 Havens Bridge Road, Farmingdale, New Jersey 07727; or virtually by joining the “Google Meet” platform at meet.google.com/xhz-yath-ruy (“Google Chrome” browser recommended); or telephonically by calling 1-404-369-2261 (PIN: 647 909 972#). No bids will be accepted after said prevailing date and time.

Bidders are notified that this is an electronic bid using the “Bonfire” electronic procurement platform. The contract documents, specifications and access to the electronic bid are available on-line, at no cost, at https://mrrsa.bonfirehub.com/opportunities/229135. Bids are required to be uploaded and submitted through the “Bonfire” electronic procurement platform. Paper-based bid packages will not be accepted.

Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of P.L. 1975, c.127 (N.J.A.C. 17:27-1 et. seq.) and N.J.S.A.

10:5-31 et. seq.

Brian J. Brach, PE, QPA Executive Director

Posted on Monday, April 6, 2026

89 Havens Bridge Road www.mrrsanj.gov Tel: (732) 431-8185 Farmingdale, NJ 07727 contact@mrrsanj.gov Fax: None

Docusign Envelope ID: BDEF1D63-741E-8357-83A9-7CF4EC875A8B http://meet.google.com/xhz-yath-ruy https://mrrsa.bonfirehub.com/opportunities/229135

INSTRUCTION TO BIDDERS

1. ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF BID AND BID OPENING

1.1 Electronic bids shall be received by the Manasquan River Regional Sewerage Authority, hereinafter referred to as the “Owner”, in accordance with public advertisement as required by law, with a copy of said notice being attached hereto and made part of these specifications.

1.2 Bids for this project will be electronically received, opened, and publicly announced in accordance with

N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et. seq. (the “Local Public Contracts Law”) by the Manasquan River Regional Sewerage Authority on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at 10:00am prevailing time by the Authority’s Executive Director or designee.

1.3 Bid packages are available at no cost and shall be submitted using the “Bonfire” electronic procurement platform (https://mrrsa.bonfirehub.com/opportunities/229135) as well as in the Notice to Bidders and the Authority’s website (www.mrrsanj.gov).

1.4 No bids will be accepted after said prevailing date and time.

1.5 Paper-based submissions are PROHIBITED and shall be returned unopened. THIS IS SOLELY AN

ELECTRONIC BID USING THE “BONFIRE” ELECTRONIC PROCUREMENT PLATFORM.

1.6 HOWEVER, AN ORIGINAL HARD COPY OF THE BID GUARANTEE AND CONSENT OF SURETY MUST BE

HAND DELIVERED TO THE MANASQUAN RIVER REGIONAL SEWERAGE AUTHORITY’S HEADQUARTERS (89 HAVENS BRIDGE ROAD, FARMINGDALE, NJ 07727) AND BE RECEIVED PRIOR TO THE BID OPENING.

FAILURE TO SUBMIT THE ORIGINAL HARD COPY OF THE BID GUARANTEE AND CONSENT OF SURETY

MAY RENDER THE BID UNRESPONSIVE.

1.7 Attendees are invited to witness the electronic unsealing of bids:

1. In person at the Manasquan River Regional Sewerage Authority Headquarters, 89 Havens Bridge Road, Farmingdale, New Jersey 07727; or

2. Virtually by joining the “Google Meet” platform at http://meet.google.com/xhz-yath-ruy (“Google

Chrome” browser recommended); or

3. Telephonically by calling 1-404-369-2261 (PIN: 647 909 972#)

1.8 The MRRSA assumes no responsibility for each bidder’s use and/or issues thereof related to the

“Bonfire” electronic procurement platform.

1.9 Bidders are not required to be in attendance (either physically or virtually).

1.10 More than one (1) bid from an individual, a firm or partnership, a corporation or association under the same names shall not be considered.

1.11 Potential bidders are cautioned that they are responding at their own risk if a third party supplied the specifications that may or may not be complete. The Owner is not responsible for third party supplied documents.

1.12 Bidders are required to officially register through the “Bonfire” electronic procurement platform, at no charge, so that original bid package documents, addenda and messages can be sent directly to them via the platform.

1.13 Scanned copies of bid documents will be made publicly available pursuant to the requirements of

N.J.A.C. 5:34-8.5 (e).

1.14 All questions pertaining to this bid shall be transmitted to the “Bonfire” Electronic Procurement Platform.

2. PREPARATION OF BID

2.1 All bids must be presented upon the bid forms included in the Contract Documents, and as required by the “Bonfire” electronic procurement platform and shall be signed by the Bidder with his business address and name of corporation or company. Bid forms shall not be altered or added to in any way.

2.2 Scans of executed documents are acceptable and shall be uploaded to the “Bonfire” electronic

2.3 Each bid proposal must give the full business name, business address, business phone, e-mail, the contact person of the bidder, and be signed by an authorized representative as follows:

1. Bids by partnerships must be signed in the partnership name by one of the members of the partnership or by an authorized representative, followed by signature and designation of the person signing.

2. Bids by corporations must be signed in the legal name of the corporation, followed by the name of the State in which they are incorporated and must contain the signature and designation of the president, secretary or other person authorized to bind the corporation in the matter.

3. Bids by sole proprietorship shall be signed by the proprietor.

4. When requested, satisfactory evidence of the authority of the officer signing shall be furnished.

5. In the case of limited liability company, the bid must be signed by a managing member of that

LLC.

2.4 When no figure is provided by the Bidder in both the “Unit Price” and “Amount” columns for one or more pay items, the Owner shall reject the Bid. No bid will be accepted which does not contain a price for every bid item contained in the Bid forms.

2.5 Bids signed by an agent must be accompanied by a Power of Attorney duly acknowledged before a notary public, evidencing the authority of the agent to act for the principal or principals.

2.6 All corporations and partnerships must complete the statement form, which appears on the Bid pages pursuant to the requirements of P.L. 1977, c. 33 (N.J.S.A. 52:25-24.2).

3. DEFINITION OF TERMS

3.1 The word "Owner" is used to designate the Manasquan River Regional Sewerage Authority having its principal office at 89 Havens Bridge Road, Manasquan, New Jersey 07727, or its duly authorized representatives for whom the Work described is to be performed.

3.2 The word "Engineer" refers to Paulus Sokolowski and Sartor (PS&S), the Consulting Engineers appointed by the Owner to observe the work and shall extend to and include any employee or agent of Paulus Sokolowski and Sartor for this Project.

3.3 The term "Contract Documents" means all documents contained in the "Specifications and Bid

Documents" along with any addenda thereto, and also includes all Plans, reports or other drawings or materials specifically referred to in the Contract Documents.

3.4 The word "Bidder" is used to designate any party submitting a bid to perform the work specified in the

Contract Documents. The successful Bidder selected by the Owner to perform the work specified under this Contract is also referred to as the Bidder.

3.5 The word "Work" means the services required by the Contract Documents, whether completed or partially completed, and includes all other labor, materials, equipment, and services provided or to be provided by the Contractor to fulfill the obligations of the Contractor. The Work may constitute the whole or a part of the Project.

4. BIDDERS TO EXAMINE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS AND VISIT SITE OF WORK

4.1 In accordance with the terms and conditions of the Contract Documents, the Bidder must do the following before submitting his bid:

4.1.1 Examine the Contract Documents thoroughly.

4.1.2 Visit the site(s) to become familiar with local conditions that may in any manner affect the cost, progress or performance of the Work.

4.1.3 Become familiar with Federal, State and local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations that may in any manner affect the cost, progress or performance of the Work.

4.1.4 Study and carefully correlate his own observations with the Contract Documents.

4.2 Bidders must carefully examine the Contract Documents and, in addition, must use whatever means may be necessary to completely satisfy themselves not only of the quantity of materials and labor and the extent and requirements of the Work, but also of the actual conditions under which the Work specified is to be performed.

4.3 Bidders shall use complete sets of Contract Documents in preparing their bids. Neither the Owner nor the

Engineer assumes responsibility for errors or misinterpretations resulting from the use of incomplete sets of Contract Documents. Bidders shall carefully study and compare the Contract Documents with each other and with other work being bid concurrently or presently under construction to the extent that it relates to the work for which the Bid is submitted.

4.4 Submission of a bid by a Bidder is a representation that the Bidder has visited the site(s), has become familiar with the extent and requirements of the Work and the actual conditions under which the Work specified is to be performed, has correlated personal observations with the requirements of the Contract Documents, and has affirmed that the Contract time specified is a reasonable period for performing the Work.

4.5 Failure on the part of Bidders to thoroughly acquaint themselves with all details of all work to be performed under the Contract and the conditions under which it will be performed will not be considered as a valid excuse for claims of any kind after the award of the Contract.

5. INTERPRETATION OF CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

5.1 If a Bidder fails to fully understand any clause or requirement of the Contract Documents, inquiry must be made of the Engineer for an interpretation in advance of the submission of the Bid. Also, Bidders shall promptly notify the Engineer of any ambiguity, inconsistency, or error which they may discover upon examination of the Contract Documents or of the site and local conditions. Such inquiries or notices shall be in writing and shall be received by the Engineer at least ten (10) days prior to the date fixed for the opening of bids, weekends and holidays excepted. Inquiries which are received less than ten (10) days prior to the date fixed for the opening of bids may not be answered. Answers will be issued in the form of addenda mailed or delivered to all parties known by the Engineer as having received a set of the Contract Documents. Only those questions which are answered by written addenda shall be binding. Oral and any other interpretation which may be given will be considered as having no legal effect on either the Bidder or the Owner.

5.1.1 Receipt of Addenda must be acknowledged in the space provided for the purpose in the Bid Forms.

If a Bidder does not acknowledge receipt of any Addenda, he will still be required to comply with said Addenda.

5.1.2 All Addenda shall become part of the Contract Documents and shall take precedence over the original Contract Documents. Subsequent Addenda shall take precedence over previously issued Addenda.

5.2 In the interest of brevity, the Contract Documents frequently omit modifying words such as "all" and "any" and articles such as "the" and "an", but the fact that a modifier or an article is absent from one statement and appears in another is not intended to affect the interpretation of either statement.

6. QUANTITIES ARE APPROXIMATE

6.1 The quantities of the various kinds of work to be done and materials to be furnished, as stated in the Contract Documents, are approximate. The quantity of materials actually to be furnished may be varied to suit the requirements of the work and the statement of approximate quantities in the Contract

Documents shall in no way relieve the bidders from ascertaining independently and on their own account the amount of materials and labor to be furnished.

6.2 Increases or decreases in the quantities for unit prices that are twenty (20%) percent or less of the bid quantity shown in the Bid Form or subsequently amended, shall be regarded neither as sufficient grounds for an increase nor decrease in the unit prices bid, nor for claims for anticipated profits, nor for loss of profit, nor for other damages, nor for an extension of time allowed for completion of the Work.

7. LABOR LAWS

7.1 All Bidders are advised to inform themselves as to the requirements of Federal, State, and local laws governing the employment of labor. Bidders are required to comply with all such laws and regulations.

Attention is called to the provisions of the laws covering hours of work and minimum wages and bidders are advised to inform themselves of these requirements.

8. BID SECURITY AND BID FORM

8.1 Bidder shall submit with the bid a certified check, cashier’s check or bid bond in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the total price bid, but not in excess of $20,000, payable unconditionally to the Manasquan River Regional Sewerage Authority.

8.2 Bid Bond Submission Requirements

a. AN ORIGINAL HARD COPY OF THE BID GUARANTEE AND CONSENT OF SURETY MUST BE HAND

DELIVERED TO THE MANASQUAN RIVER REGIONAL SEWERAGE AUTHORITY’S HEADQUARTERS

(89 HAVENS BRIDGE ROAD, FARMINGDALE, NJ 07727) AND BE RECEIVED PRIOR TO THE BID

OPENING. FAILURE TO SUBMIT THE ORIGINAL HARD COPY OF THE BID GUARANTEE AND

CONSENT OF SURETY MAY RENDER THE BID UNRESPONSIVE.

b. Additionally, the bidder shall upload an image of the entire bid bond document, including the

Power of Attorney and any other related documents, where prompted on the “Bonfire” electronic procurement platform..

c. The bid bond may be submitted in a synonymous document with the consent of surety.

8.3 Cashier’s Check or Certified Check Submission Requirements

a. THE ORIGINAL CASHIER’S CHECK OR CERTIFIED CHECK MUST BE HAND DELIVERED TO THE

MANASQUAN RIVER REGIONAL SEWERAGE AUTHORITY’S HEADQUARTERS (89 HAVENS

BRIDGE ROAD, FARMINGDALE, NJ 07727) AND BE RECEIVED PRIOR TO THE BID OPENING.

FAILURE TO SUBMIT THE ORIGINAL HARD COPY OF THE BID GUARANTEE AND CONSENT OF

SURETY MAY RENDER THE BID UNRESPONSIVE.

b. The bidder shall upload an image of the check where prompted on the “Bonfire” electronic

c. The Authority shall receive the physical check from the bidder no later than the deadline for receipt of the proposal from the Bidder.

d. The physical check shall be sealed upon submission to the Authority and clearly marked as part of the Bidder’s response.

e. The Authority shall not open the sealed envelope containing the physical check until the time and place of the opening for bid submissions.

f. Failure to receive the original copy of the check prior to the indicated bid opening shall result in rejection of the bid. Bidders are advised to not use USPS but rather a trackable courier service. The Authority accepts no responsibility for courier service delays for any reason.

8.4 When submitting a Bid Bond, it shall contain a Power of Attorney for the full amount of the Bid Bond from a surety company authorized to do business in the State of New Jersey and acceptable to the Owner.

8.5 The check or bond of the unsuccessful bidder(s) shall be returned pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-24a.

8.6 The check or bond of the bidder to whom the contract is awarded shall be retained until a contract is executed and the required performance bond or other security is submitted. The check or bond of the successful bidder shall be forfeited if the bidder fails to enter into a contract pursuant to N.J.S.A.

40A:11-21.

8.7 The bid bond shall include a valid Power of Attorney authorizing the Attorney-in-Fact to execute the documents.

8.8 Failure to submit a bid guarantee shall result in rejection of bid.

8.9 None of the three (3) lowest bids shall be deemed rejected, not withstanding acceptance of one of the bids, until the Contract Agreement has been executed by both the Owner and the accepted bidder.

8.10 The check or bid bond of the bidder to whom the Contract is awarded shall be retained until the required performance bond, insurance and other required submissions have been submitted, approved and the Contract is signed.

9. REJECTION OF BIDS

9.1 The Owner may disqualify a Bidder in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4 if the Owner has had “prior negative experience” with the Bidder. In addition, Owner reserves the right to reject any Bid that does not conform with the Contract Document requirements.

9.2 In the event the Owner shall reject any or all Bids for any reason whatsoever, the Bidders shall not be entitled to any compensation in connection with the preparation and submittal of the Bid or for any profits that might be anticipated had the Contract been awarded to the Bidder.

9.3 The Owner shall reject a bid on any contract for public work if the Contractor or its subcontractor is not registered pursuant to the Public Works Contractor Registration Act, P.L. 2003, c. 91, N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.51 and the Business Registration Act, P.L.2004, c57 (N.J.S.A.52:32-44).

10. BALANCED BIDDING

10.1 The Work has been divided into items in order to enable the Bidder to bid for the different portions of the

Work in accordance with his estimate of their costs. Unbalancing of bids may be cause for the rejection of the entire bid.

11. AWARD OF CONTRACT

11.1 In evaluating bids, the Owner shall consider the qualifications of the bidders and whether or not the bids comply with the prescribed requirements.

11.2 The Owner may consider operating costs, maintenance requirements, performance data, and guarantees of materials and equipment.

11.3 The Owner may conduct such investigations as it deems necessary to assist in the evaluation of any bid and to establish the responsibility, qualifications, and financial ability of the Bidder to complete the work in accordance with the Contract Documents to the satisfaction of the Owner within the Contract Time.

11.4 Bidders are hereby advised that the Contract, if awarded, shall be awarded to the “Lowest Responsible

Bidder” based upon the evaluation by the Owner.

12. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE

12.1 The Contractor shall complete all work under the Contract and specified portions thereof within the time specified in the Contract Documents. The time so designated, upon award of the Contract, shall be considered to be the essence of the Contract.

12.2 Time being of the essence of this Contract, the Bidder shall, after being notified by the Owner to commence work, prosecute the work diligently using such means and methods as will ensure completion within the time designated therefore.

12.3 The attention of the Bidder is specifically directed to the portions of the Contract Documents regarding damages for failure to complete the Work within the specified time.

13. SUBCONTRACTORS

13.1 The Bidder shall comply with N.J.S.A. 40A:11-16 and shall provide the name or names of all subcontractors to whom the Bidder will subcontract the furnishing of plumbing and gas fitting, and all kindred work; steam and hot water heating and ventilating apparatus, steam power plants and kindred work; electrical work; and structural steel and ornamental iron work, each which subcontractors shall be qualified in accordance with P.L. 1971, c.198 (C.40A:11-1 et seq.).

13.2 The Bidder shall not submit a bid listing alternative subcontractors for the same task. The Bidder shall list only the name of a single subcontractor, and no substitutions shall be permitted unless approved in writing by the Owner. Please note that substitutions are strongly discouraged; therefore, the Bidder must demonstrate a valid and reasonable excuse for the request for substitution. The Owner shall automatically reject any bid listing alternate subcontractors.

14 PRE- CONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE

14.1 The Bidder shall attend a conference, scheduled by the Owner, after the execution of the Contract and prior to the start of any work, to discuss the scheduling and performing of the Work under this Contract.

Representation of the Bidder at this conference shall be by a person or persons authorized to act on the Bidder's behalf.

15. APPLICABLE LAWS AND SAFETY REGULATIONS

15.1 The attention of the Bidder is especially directed to the provisions of Federal, State, county and municipal laws, statutes and regulations that may apply to the Work, including in particular all safety regulations. All pertinent laws, statutes, ordinances and regulations shall be obeyed and complied with by the Bidder, his subcontractors, and all of his representatives.

15.2 In the performance of the Work under this Contract, all provisions of Federal and New Jersey State Labor

Laws shall be complied with by the Bidder.

15.3 The Bidder shall also comply with all current requirements promulgated under the New Jersey Department of Labor and Industry's Bureau of Engineering and Safety Regulations; Title 12, of the New Jersey Administrative Code.

15.4 In accordance with generally accepted practices, the Bidder shall be solely and completely responsible for conditions in, on, and near the jobsite, including the safety of all persons and property affected in any way by his operations, during performance of the Work. This requirement will apply continuously 24 hours per day and shall not be limited to normal working hours. The Bidder shall be solely responsible for the construction means, methods, sequence, techniques or procedures necessary for performing, superintending or coordinating all portions of the Work and any health and safety precautions required by any regulatory agencies.

15.5 The duty of the Owner or its authorized representative to conduct a review of the Bidder's performance does not include review of the adequacy of his safety measures in, on, or near the site.

16. INSURANCE AND INDEMNITY BY THE BIDDER

16.1 The Bidder shall, to the fullest extent permitted by law, indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Owner, its member municipalities, and the Engineer, their officers, employees, and agents, against any loss, liability, claims or demands (including death and/or property damage) arising out of or resulting, in whole or in part, from the Bidder’s performance of this Contract.

16.2 The Bidder shall provide insurance required by Article XIX of the Contract to completely protect and save harmless the Owner, Engineer, consultants of the Engineer, and agents and employees of any of them, from any and all losses, liens, claims, suits, judgments, and proceedings of whatever nature arising out of the conduct of the Work or the performance of this Contract.

16.3 All insurance that will be required to be maintained by the Bidder shall be in the amounts and for the coverage specified in Article XIX of the Contract and with such insurance companies as approved by the Owner. Insurance companies must be licensed to do business in the State of New Jersey.

16.4 Certificates of insurance shall name the Owner, Engineer, consultants of the Engineer, and agents and employees of any of them, as additional insured, as required by Article XIX of the Contract. Should any Work proceed without the submission of a Certificate of Insurance, such allowance shall not be deemed a waiver of these insurance requirements and the Bidder shall nevertheless be responsible for providing for such coverage.

17. MAINTENANCE OF FINANCIAL RECORDS

17.1 The Bidder and all subcontractors shall maintain their books, records, financial documents and all other financial records relevant to the Project pursuant to the Contract in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.

18. ACCESS TO PROJECT RECORDS

18.1 Representatives of the Owner and its agents shall have access to all work while in preparation or progress, off or on the site(s) and the Contractor and all subcontractors shall provide proper and safe facilities therefore, including but not limited to ladders, scaffolds and protective equipment. The Owner, or any of its duly authorized representatives shall have access to any such books, documents, papers and records relevant to the project maintained by the Contractor and all subcontractors for the purpose of making audit examinations, excerpts and transcriptions. The Contractor and all subcontractors shall preserve and maintain such records during project construction and for a minimum of three (3) years after final payment by the Authority. The Contractor's facilities and records shall also be subject at all reasonable times to inspection and audit by the Owner and its duly authorized representatives during the period of performance of the Work and for a period of three (3) years thereafter.

19. BONDS

19.1 The successful Bidder shall be required to furnish bonds as follows:

a. Performance Bond and Payment Bond in a sum equal to one hundred (100%) percent of the full amount of the Contract.

b. Maintenance Bond which shall remain in effect for a period of one (1) year in a sum equal to one hundred (100%) of the full amount of the Contract.

20. MANDATORY CONTRACT DISPUTE PROCEDURES

20.1 The Bidder agrees to Mandatory Contract Dispute Procedures required by N.J.S.A. 40A:11-50, as described below.

20.2 In an effort to resolve any disputes that arise during the construction of the Project or following the completion of the Project, the Bidder and Owner agree that all disputes between them arising out of or relating to the performance of the Work described in the Contract Documents shall be submitted to nonbinding mediation in accordance with the Construction Industry Mediation Rules of the American Arbitration Association currently in effect. Request for mediation shall be filed in writing with the other party to the Contract and with the American Arbitration Association.

20.3 The parties shall share the mediator’s fee and any filing fees equally. The mediation shall be held in the place where the Project is located unless another location is mutually agreed upon. Agreements reached in mediation shall be enforceable as settlement agreements in any court having jurisdiction thereof.

20.4 The Bidder further agrees to include a similar mediation provision in all agreements with independent contractors and consultants retained for the Project and to require all independent contractors and consultants also to include a similar mediation provision in all agreements with subcontractors, subconsultants, suppliers or fabricators so retained, thereby providing for mediation as the primary method for dispute resolution between the parties to those agreements.

20.5 Nothing in this section shall prevent the Owner from seeking injunctive or declaratory relief in court at any time. The alternative dispute resolution practices required by this section shall not apply to disputes concerning the bid solicitation or award process, or to the formation of contracts or subcontracts to be entered into pursuant to P.L. 1971, c. 198 (C:40A:11-1 et seq.).

21. CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

21.1 Pursuant to the Public Works Contractor Registration Act (P.L. 1999, c. 238, specifically P.L. 2003, c. 91 or N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.51), the Bidder must be registered with the New Jersey Department of Labor at the time bids are received by the Owner. This section only applies if this Project is a “Public Work” Project as defined in the Act.

21.2 Pursuant to the Business Registration Act (P.L.2004, c.57, N.J.S.A. 52:32-44), bidders are also required to be registered by the New Jersey Department of Treasury, Division of Revenue at the time bids are received by the Owner.

22. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT

22.1 All Goods, Services, Material and Construction Furnished by Bidder shall be in strict compliance with the

Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. 12101, et seq.).

23. CONSENT OF SURETY

23.1 Bidder shall submit with a Certificate (Consent) of Surety with Power of Attorney for the full amount of the total bid price from a Surety Company authorized to do business in the State of New Jersey, and acceptable to the Owner stating that it will provide said bidder with a Performance Bond in the full amount of the total price.

23.2 Consent of Surety Submission Requirements

a. AN ORIGINAL HARD COPY OF THE BID GUARANTEE AND CONSENT OF SURETY MUST BE HAND

DELIVERED TO THE MANASQUAN RIVER REGIONAL SEWERAGE AUTHORITY’S HEADQUARTERS

(89 HAVENS BRIDGE ROAD, FARMINGDALE, NJ 07727) AND BE RECEIVED PRIOR TO THE BID

OPENING. FAILURE TO SUBMIT THE ORIGINAL HARD COPY OF THE BID GUARANTEE AND

CONSENT OF SURETY MAY RENDER THE BID UNRESPONSIVE.

b. Additionally, the bidder shall upload an image of the entire bid bond document, including the

Power of Attorney and any other related documents, where prompted on the “Bonfire” electronic

c. The consent of surety may be submitted in a synonymous document with the bid bond.

23.3 This certificate shall be obtained in order to confirm that the bidder to whom the contract is awarded will furnish Performance and Payment Bonds from an acceptable surety company on behalf of said bidder, any or all subcontractors or by each respective subcontractor or by any combination thereof which results in performance security equal to the total amount of the contract pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-22.

23.4 The Consent of Surety shall include a valid Power of Attorney authorizing the Attorney-in-Fact to execute the documents.

23.5 Failure to submit a Consent of Surety form shall result in rejection of the bid.

BID DOCUMENT SUBMISSION CHECKLIST

To: Manasquan River Regional Sewerage Authority

Re: MRRSA Contract No. 72: Slide Gate Replacement Project at the Upper Manasquan Pump Station

A. Failure to submit the following documents is a mandatory cause for the bid to be rejected.

(N.J.S.A. 40A:11-23.2)

Required With Submission of Bid (Owner’s checkmarks)

Initial Each Item Submitted With Bid Bidder’s initials

X A bid guarantee as required by N.J.S.A. 40A:11-21. Refer to paragraph 8 Bid Security And Bid Form of the Instruction to Bidders for electronic submission requirements.

X A Consent of Surety, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-22. Refer to paragraph 23 Consent of Surety of the Instruction to Bidders for electronic submission requirements.

A Statement of Ownership, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:25-24.2

A Subcontractor Identification Form, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-16

Bidder’s acknowledgement of receipt of any notice(s) or revision(s) or addenda to an advertisement, specifications or bid document(s)

Bid Form. Refer to paragraph 2 Preparation of Bid of the Instruction to Bidders.

B. Failure to submit the following documents may be a cause for the bid to be rejected.

(N.J.S.A. 40A:11-23.1b)

Required With Submission of Bid (Owner’s checkmarks)

Initial Each Item Submitted With Bid (Bidder’s initials)

Required With Submission of Bid (Owner’s checkmarks)

Initial Each Item Submitted With Bid

(Bidder’s initials)

X Bidder Qualification Form X Consent of Surety as to a Labor and Material Bond

X Sample Insurance Certificate (for General Liability policy only)

X Consent of Surety as to a Maintenance Bond.

X Submission of Non-Collusion Affidavit (this form must be Notarized) N.J.S.A. 52:34-15

X Disclosure of Contributions

X Equipment Certification as provided in N.J.S.A. 40A:11-20

X Certification of Non-Segregated Facilities

X Bidder Corporate Resolution (this form must be notarized)

X Certification of Equal Employment Opportunity

X Bidder’s and all Listed (or Named) Subcontractor’s Certificate(s) of Business Registration, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:32-44

X Debarred, Suspended and Disqualified Bidders Affidavit

X Prevailing Wage Compliance Declaration

X Affirmative Action Questionnaire

X X Certificate Of Public Works Contractor Registration

C. SIGNATURE: The undersigned hereby acknowledges and has submitted the above listed requirements.

Name of Bidder:

By Authorized Representative:

Signature:

Print Name and Title:

Date:

BID FORM

On Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at 10:00 AM prevailing time, public bids will be received electronically via the Authority’s “Bonfire” electronic procurement platform. Paper bids will not be accepted. All submitted electronic bids will be publicly announced in accordance with N.J.A.C. 40A:11-1 et. seq.(the “Local Public Contracts Law”) by the Manasquan River Regional Sewerage Authority’s Executive Director or designee. Attendees are invited to the bid opening in-person at the Manasquan River Regional Sewerage Authority’s Headquarters, 89 Havens Bridge Road, Farmingdale, New Jersey 07727; or virtually by joining the “Google Meet” platform at http://meet.google.com/xhz-yath-ruy(“Google Chrome” browser recommended); or telephonically by calling 1-404-369-2261 (PIN: 647 909 972#). No bids will be accepted after said prevailing date and time. The Bidder agrees that his Bid will not be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) calendar days after the closing time for receipt of bids.

Instructions pertaining to electronic submission of bids, bid opening, preparation of bid, electronic submission of bid guarantee and consent of surety, etc. can be found within the Instruction to Bidders.

The Bidder hereby proposes and agrees to furnish all the labor, materials, equipment, tools, and services necessary for the work specified in the Contract Documents.

The Bidder has examined the location of the proposed Work, the Drawings, Specifications, and all other Contract Documents; and is familiar with the local conditions at the place where the Work is to be performed. Submission of this Bid is conclusive evidence that the Bidder has made such examination and is fully aware of the conditions that may be encountered in performing the Work and the requirements of the Contract Documents. The Bidder understands that any information relative to any existing structures, apparent and latent conditions, and natural phenomena, as set forth in the Contract Documents or otherwise, carries no guarantee (expressed or implied) as to its completeness or accuracy, and has made all due allowances, therefore.

The Bidder declares that this Bid is made without connection to any other person or persons making bids for the same work and is in all respects fair and without collusion or fraud.

The Bidder has determined the quantity and quality of equipment, and materials required, has investigated the location to his satisfaction, has determined supply sources for the materials required, has investigated labor conditions, and has arranged for the continuous prosecution of the Work herein described.

The Bidder understands that the quantities appearing in this Bid Form are approximate only and are prepared for the comparison of Bids. The quantities of items may be increased or decreased as provided in the Contract Documents, and payment will be made at the original unit prices for work complete in accordance with the Contract Documents.

The Bidder agrees that the price bid shall apply to actual quantities required, approved, and used during the Work, including Addenda. He further agrees to complete the entire work for this Contract within four hundred sixty (460) calendar days from the date specified in the Notice-to-Proceed.

The Bidder hereby agrees to be bound by the award of the Bid, and if awarded the Contract on this Bid, to execute the Contract and the required Bonds and Insurance Certificates, and to furnish all other information and documents required by the Contract Documents within the time limits specified.

The Bidder understands that the Manasquan River Regional Sewerage Authority reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, or to waive any informality or technicality of any Bid, in the interest of the Manasquan River Regional Sewerage Authority.

If this Bid shall be accepted by the Manasquan River Regional Sewerage Authority, and the Bidder shall fail to execute the Contract as aforesaid, then the Manasquan River Regional Sewerage Authority shall be entitled to recover from the Bidder the Bid Bond, and any other penalty specified in the Contract Documents.

Bidder proposes to complete the Work in accordance with the Contract Documents at the prices set forth in this Schedule of Prices.

Item Description Proposed Quantity

Unit Unit Price Bid Amount

1 MOBILIZATION 1 LUMP SUMP $___________________ $___________________

2 SLIDE GATE

INSTALLATION

1 LUMP SUM $___________________ $___________________

3 NEW MOTOR

ACTUATOR FOR

EXISTING SLUICE

GATE

1 LUMP SUM $___________________ $___________________

4 CONCRETE

REPAIRS

150 LINEAR FEET $___________________ $___________________

5 UNFORESEEN

CONDITIONS

1 ALLOWANCE $ N/A $ 30,000.00

6 BYPASS

PUMPING

1 ALLOWANCE $ N/A $ 50,000.00

TOTAL BID AMOUNT $________________________________

TOTAL BID AMOUNT IN WORDS $______________________________________________

The Authority will award the Contract based on the Total Contract Amount (sum of bid items 1 –6).

In the event of a discrepancy between the unit price for any pay item and the amount price shown for that item, the unit price is to govern. Where a unit price is bid for an item, but no amount price is provided, the amount price shall be established by multiplying the unit price and the estimated quantity. Where the amount price is provided and the unit price is not provided, the unit price shall be established by dividing the amount price by the estimated quantity. Where no figure is provided for the unit price or amount price for one or more pay items, the Owner shall reject the bid.

Any or all Bids for this Project may be rejected if they are non-conforming, non-responsive or conditional. A Bid shall be rejected for failure to comply with material requirements of the Contract Documents.

BIDDER’S SIGNATURE:

A. If a Corporation:

Name of Bidder: ________________________________________________________________________

Authorized Signature: ___________________________________________________________________

Name of Person Signing: _________________________________________________________________

Title of Person Signing: ___________________________________________________________________

Dated: _______________________________________________________________________________

Business Address: ______________________________________________________________________

Business Telephone Number: _____________________________________________________________

Incorporated under the laws of the State of: _________________________________________________

B. If a Partnership, Individual, or Non-Incorporated Organization:

Name of Business Entity: _________________________________________________________________

Authorized Signature: ___________________________________________________________________

Name of Person Signing: _________________________________________________________________

Title of Person Signing: ___________________________________________________________________

Dated: ________________________________________________________________________________

Business Address: ______________________________________________________________________

Business Telephone Number: _____________________________________________________________

BID BOND

Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-21, all Bidders are required to submit a Bid Bond in the amount of ten (10%) percent of the “Total Bid (including any alternatives),” but not in excess of $20,000 payable unconditionally to the MRRSA and may be given, at the option of the Bidder, by certified check, cashier’s check or Bid Bond. Submittal of the Bid Bond shall be in accordance with paragraph 8 Bid Security and Bid Form, of The Instruction to Bidders.

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that the Bidder, hereinafter called the Principal:

Principal Name: ___________________________________

Principal Address: ___________________________________ and the Surety:

Surety Name: __________________________________

Surety Address: __________________________________

A corporation duly organized under the laws of the State of are held and firmly bound onto Manasquan River Regional Sewerage Authority, as Owner, in the penal sum of

(BID BOND - AMOUNT IN WORDS)

(BID BOND - AMOUNT IN NUMBERS)

that for the payment of which sum well and truly to be made, the said Principal and the said Surety, bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.

WHEREAS, the Principal has submitted to Manasquan River Regional Sewerage Authority, a certain Bid, attached hereto and made a part hereof to enter into a Contract in writing for the following Project:

MRRSA Contract No. 72: Slide Gate Replacement Project at the Upper Manasquan Pump Station

NOW, THEREFORE,

1. If said Bid shall be rejected or in the alternate,

2. If said Bid shall be accepted and the Principal shall execute and deliver a Contract in the form of Contract attached hereto (properly completed in accordance with said Bid) and shall furnish a Bond for the faithful performance of said Contract, and for the prompt payment of all persons performing labor or furnishing materials in the connection therewith, and shall in all other respects perform the agreement created by the acceptance of said Bid, Then this obligation shall be void, otherwise the same shall remain in full force and effect; it being expressly understood and agreed that the liability of the Surety for any and all claims hereunder shall, in no event, exceed the penal amount of this obligation as herein stated.

The Surety, for value received, hereby stipulates and agrees that the obligations of said Surety and its Bond shall be in no way be impaired or affected by any extension of the time within which the Owner may accept such Bid; and Surety does hereby waive notice of any such extension.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Principal and the Surety have Hereunto set their hands and seal, and such of them as are corporations have caused their corporate seals to be hereto affixed and these presents to be signed by their proper officers, the day and year first set forth below.

SIGNED AND SEALED this day of 202___ A.D.

(Seal)

PRINCIPAL

WITNESS TITLE

(Seal)

SURETY

WITNESS TITLE

ONE YEAR MAINTENANCE BOND SAMPLE FORM

BOND NO. __________

AMOUNT: $__________

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that __________________________

Hereinafter called the CONTRACTOR (Principal) and ______________________

A corporation duly organized under the laws of the State of __________________ hereinafter called the SURETY, and authorized to transact business within the State of New Jersey as SURETY, are held and firmly bound as OWNER (Obligee), in the sum of ______________________DOLLARS (100% of the full amount of the Contract), for the payment of which we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.

THE CONDITION OF THE BOND IS SUCH THAT:

WHEREAS, the CONTRACTOR has executed and entered into a certain Contract hereto attached, with the owner, dated __________202__ for Contract No. ____________________________________________________________.

NOW, THEREFORE, if the CONTRACTOR shall in all this perform all the terms and conditions of the within and foregoing Contract and applicable Specifications, to be by such CONTRACTOR performed, and shall honor all claims for defective work made within two (2) years after the completion and acceptance of the foregoing Contract, and shall pay over, make good and reimburse to the Owner, all loss or damage which the OWNER may sustain by reason of failure or default on the part of the CONTRACTOR, then the obligation shall be void; otherwise it shall be and remain in full force and effect.

PROVIDED, HOWEVER, that the SURETY for value received, herby stipulates and agrees that no change, omissions, extension of time, alteration, or addition to the terms of the Contract Documents or to the work to be performed thereunder, shall in any ways effect its obligation on this bond, and it does herby waive notice of any such change, omissions, extension of time, alteration, or addition to the terms of the Contract Documents.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this _________________day of_______________, 202__, the name and corporate seal of each corporate party being hereto affixed and those present duly signed by its undersigned representative, pursuant to authority of its governing body.

CONTRACTOR

By____________________(Seal)

Attest

SURETY

By____________________(Seal)

Attest

APPROVE AS TO FORM: ______________________________, 202___

___________________________________________________, OWNER

NOTE: The SURETY named on this bond shall be one who is licensed to conduct business in the State where the project is located and named in the current list of Companies Holding Certificates of Authority as Acceptable Sureties on Federal Bonds and as Acceptable Reinsuring Companies, as published in Circular 570 amended by the Audit Staff Bureau of Accounts, U.S. Treasury Department. All bonds signed by an agent must be accompanied by a certified copy of the authority to act for the SURETY at the time of signing of the bond.

CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION

(P.L. 1999, C.238)

I. Pursuant to P.L. 1999, c.238, et al., specifically as amended in P.L. 2003, c. 91, N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.51, all bidders are required to be registered by the New Jersey Department of Labor at the time bids are received by the Owner pursuant to the Public Works Contractor Registration Act.*

II. No bidder shall list a subcontractor in a Bid Form for the Contract unless the subcontractor is also registered pursuant to P.L. 1999, c. 238 at the time the Bid is made.

III. No contractor or subcontractor shall engage in the performance of any public work subject to the Contract, unless the contractor or subcontractor is registered pursuant to the Act.

IV. Each contractor shall, after the bid is made but prior to the award of the Contract, submit to the Owner the certificates of registration for the bidder and all subcontractors listed in the Bid Form.

* Any bidder who is not registered pursuant to the Act at the time bids are received shall be automatically disqualified and the bid shall be rejected.

CERTIFICATE OF BUSINESS REGISTRATION

(P.L.2004, c.57)

All business organizations that do business (i.e., compete for or enter into a contract) with a State, County or Local Contracting Agency are required to be registered with the State and provide proof of their registration to the contracting agency. Proof of valid business registration shall be in the form of a Business Registration Certificate issued by the Department of the Treasury, Division of Revenue.