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BID ITEM KEY AND ACCEPTANCE

NORTHWEST BERGEN COUNTY UTILITIES

AUTHORITY

DISPOSAL OF INCINERATOR ASH

FOR THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT

Contract No. 25-003

Solicitation Reference No. NBCUA-BID-25-003

TO THE NORTHWEST BERGEN COUNTY UTILITIES AUTHORITY:

The undersigned Bidder proposes and agrees, if this Bid is accepted, to enter into an agreement with Owner in the form included in the Procurement Documents to perform the disposal of incinerator ash as specified or indicated in the Procurement Documents for the Contract Price and within the Contract Time indicated in this Bid and in accordance with the Procurement Documents.

It is understood that the Total Price for the entire contract stated by the undersigned in the Schedule is based on the unit prices bid in the awarding of the contract.

The quantities of incinerator ash to be disposed of under the proposed contract are set forth in the Bid Form. The existing accumulated incinerator ash weighs approximately 75 tons. The future accumulated incinerator ash weighs approximately 1,800 tons. Tonnages of existing and future ash are based upon density of ash being approximately 1.2 tons/cubic yard. Tonnages and cubic yards of incinerator ash are approximate quantities. No minimum quantity is guaranteed. The Owner does not expressly or by implication agree that any specific quantities will be generated, but reserves the right to have disposed of all incinerator ash as generated. The Contractor shall at no time make a claim for anticipated profit or loss of profits because of any difference between estimated quantities and actual quantities.

Bidder agrees that incinerator ash disposal services will be performed in accordance with the Period of Contract specified in the specifications (two years from date of notice to proceed).

Bidder also accepts the provisions of the agreement as to liquidated damages in the event of failure to dispose of incinerator ash within the time stipulated.

The terms used in this Bid have the meanings assigned to them in the General Terms and Conditions.

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BID TABLE: NBCUA CONTRACT NO. 25-003

BID FORM

TO BE COMPLETED ON EUNA PROCUREMENT PLATFORM (BERGENBIDS.COM)

Item# Description Estimated Quantity Unit Unit Cost

Extended Cost

DISPOSAL OF EXISTING

ACCUMULATED

INCINERATOR ASH

1-1 Cost per Ton disposal of Existing Accumulated Incinerator Ash 75 tons

Cost per Ton

DISPOSAL OF FUTURE

ACCUMULATED

INCINERATOR ASH (2 YEARS)

2-1 Cost per Ton disposal of Future Accumulated Incinerator Ash (2 years)

1,800 tons Cost per Ton

CONTRACT EXTENSION OPTIONS (Subject to Authority Approval)

Item# Description Unit Unit Cost

3 DISPOSAL OF FUTURE ACCUMULATED INCINERATOR

ASH - EXTENSION YEARS

3-1 Cost per Ton disposal of Future Accumulated Incinerator Ash Contract extension for 1 additional year (3rd year price)

Cost per Ton $____.__

3-2 Cost per Ton disposal of Future Accumulated Incinerator Ash Contract extension for 1 additional year (4th year price)

Cost per Ton $____.__

3-3 Cost per Ton disposal of Future Accumulated Incinerator Ash Contract extension for 1 additional year (5th year price)

Cost per Ton $____.__

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EXPLANATION OF BID ITEMS

ITEM 1 – DISPOSAL OF EXISTING ACCUMULATED INCINERATOR ASH

1-1 Existing accumulated incinerator ash shall be deemed to be that incinerator ash which has accumulated up to and including the date of execution of the Contract. This item covers the cost per ton for disposal of approximately 75 tons of existing accumulated incinerator ash. Services include:

• Disposal at NJDEP-approved facility

• All tipping fees, taxes, permits, licenses, and registrations included in unit price

• Compliance with all NJDEP requirements for I.D. 27 solid waste

• Submission of all required documentation including NJDEP approval letter

• Complete hauling within 30 consecutive calendar days from the date of execution of the Contract

ITEM 2 – DISPOSAL OF FUTURE ACCUMULATED INCINERATOR ASH

2-1 Future accumulated incinerator ash shall be deemed to be that incinerator ash which has accumulated after the date of execution of the Contract but prior to 730 consecutive calendar days after the date of execution of the Contract. This item covers the cost per ton for disposal of approximately 1,800 tons of future accumulated incinerator ash over a two-year period. Services include:

• Disposal at NJDEP-approved facility

• All tipping fees, taxes, permits, licenses, and registrations included in unit price

• Compliance with all NJDEP requirements for I.D. 27 solid waste

• Coordination with Authority for container loading and pickup schedules

• Provision of suitable containers (not to exceed 8 feet in total height above grade)

• Containers must have removable covers to keep ash inside during transport

• No more than one container stored on site at any time

• Minimum of 24 hauls over two year period, separated by not more than one (1) month between hauls

• Final haul not to be started prior to 720 consecutive calendar days from the date of execution of the Contract

• Site cleanup of any spills due to hauling operations

ITEM 3 – DISPOSAL OF FUTURE ACCUMULATED INCINERATOR ASH -

EXTENSION YEARS

3-1, 3-2, 3-3 These items cover optional contract extensions for years 3, 4, and 5 respectively.

Each extension is for one additional year of service under the same terms and conditions as the base contract. Extension pricing shall be incorporated into the final contract but will not be considered in the evaluation for contract award.

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BASIS OF AWARD

The contract shall be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder based on the aggregate total of Items 1-1 and 2-1 for the initial two-year period. Extension year pricing (Items 3-1 through 3-3) shall not be considered in the evaluation for contract award; however, the unit prices quoted for extension years shall be incorporated into the final contract and may be utilized at the discretion of the Owner if contract extensions are exercised. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:11-13.2, if such action is deemed to be in its best interest.

CONTRACT TERM

The initial contract term is Twenty-Four (24) Months from the date of Notice to Proceed. The Authority reserves the right to authorize up to three (3) one-year extensions, not to exceed a total contract life of five years, subject to the conditions specified in N.J.S.A. 40A:11-15(7).

BID GUARANTEE

• Bid Bond: Required (see Instructions to Bidders)

• Consent of Surety: Required (see Instructions to Bidders)

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STATEMENT ON BID DOCUMENT

SUBMISSION CHECKLIST

For this procurement the Bergen County Utilities Authority is utilizing the Euna Solutions E- Procurement Portal via BergenBids.com through a shared service with the County of Bergen.

When preparing your bid, the system will alert you to those documents which are labeled as "Mandatory Forms Which Shall Cause Your Submission to be Rejected" and "Other Requested Documents Due Before Contracting".

The system will not allow you to submit your bid without including an attachment in each of the mandatory criteria or forms. Therefore, it is the position of the Authority in consultation with the NJ Department of Community Affairs Division of Local Government Services that this format satisfies as a checklist properly delineating those documents needed to be returned at time of bid.

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BUSINESS REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE

In accordance with P.L. 2009, C315, all business organizations doing business with any governmental agency (including the Northwest Bergen County Utilities Authority hereafter known as NBCUA) are required to be registered with the State of New Jersey and provide proof of registration before the NBCUA may enter into a contract. Therefore, all bidders must submit prior to the time of contract award a copy of the bidder's "BUSINESS REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE" issued by the Division of Revenue. Bidders can contact the Division of Taxation, Regulatory Services Branch, at 609-292-5995 for information on the required form.

NOTE: No subcontracting is permitted under this contract. All work must be performed by the successful Bidder/Contractor.

"NEW JERSEY BUSINESS REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS"

Before final payment on the contract is made by the contracting agency, the contractor shall submit an accurate list and proof of business registration of each subcontractor or supplier used in the fulfillment of the contract, or shall attest that no contractors were used.

For the term of the contract, the contractor and each of its affiliates and a subcontractor and each of its affiliates (N.J.S.A. 52:32-44(g)(3)) shall collect and remit to the Director, New Jersey Division of Taxation, the use due tax pursuant to the Sales and Use Tax Act on all sales of tangible personal property is intended for a contract with a contracting agency.

A business organization that fails to provide a copy of a business registration as required pursuant to section 1 of P.L. 2001, c. 134 (C.52:32-44 et al.) or subsection e. or f. of Section 92 of P.L. 1977, c. 110 (c.5:12-92), or that provides false business registration information under the requirements of either of those sections, shall be liable for a penalty of $25 for each day of violation, not to exceed $50,000 for each business registration copy not properly provided under a contract with a contracting unit.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990

Equal Opportunity for Individuals with Disability

The contractor and the OWNER do hereby agree that the provisions of Title II of the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 (the "Act") (42 U.S.C. S12101 et seq.), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability by public entities in all services, programs, and activities provided or made available by public entities, and the rules and regulations promulgated pursuant there unto, are made a part of this contract. In providing any aid, benefit, or service on behalf of the owner pursuant to this contract, the contractor agrees that the performance shall be in strict compliance with the Act. In the event that the contractor, its agents, servants, employees, DISPOSAL OF INCINERATOR ASH CONTRACT 25-003

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or subcontractors violate or are alleged to have violated the Act during the performance of this contract, the contractor shall defend the owner in any action or administrative proceeding commenced pursuant to this Act. The contractor shall indemnify, protect, and save harmless the owner, its agents, servants, and employees from and against any and all suits, claims, losses, demands, or damages, of whatever kind or nature arising out of or claimed to arise out of the alleged violation. The contractor shall, at its own expense, appear, defend, and pay any and all charges for legal services and any and all costs and other expenses arising from such action or administrative proceeding or incurred in connection therewith. In any and all complaints brought pursuant to the owner's grievance procedure, the contractor agrees to abide by any decision of the owner which is rendered pursuant to said grievance procedure. If any action or administrative proceeding results in an award of damages against the owner, or if the owner incurs any expense to cure a violation of the ADA which has been brought pursuant to its grievance procedure, the contractor shall satisfy and discharge the same at its own expense.

The owner shall, as soon as practicable after a claim has been made against it, give written notice thereof to the contractor along with full and complete particulars of the claim. If any action or administrative proceeding is brought against the owner or any of its agents, servants, and employees, the owner shall expeditiously forward or have forwarded to the contractor every demand, complaint, notice, summons, pleading, or other process received by the owner or its representatives.

It is expressly agreed and understood that any approval by the owner of the services provided by the contractor pursuant to this contract will not relieve the contractor of the obligation to comply with the Act and to defend, indemnify, protect, and save harmless the owner pursuant to this paragraph.

It is further agreed and understood that the owner assumes no obligation to indemnify or save harmless the contractor, its agents, servants, employees and subcontractors for any claim which may arise out of their performance of this Agreement. Furthermore, the contractor expressly understands and agrees that the provisions of this indemnification clause shall in no way limit the contractor's obligations assumed in this Agreement, nor shall they be construed to relieve the contractor from any liability, nor preclude the owner from taking any other actions available to it under any other provisions of the Agreement or otherwise at law.

CERTIFICATION OF EQUAL EMPLOYMENT

OPPORTUNITY

The undersigned hereby agrees by the submission of this bid and in accordance with Executive Order No. 11246, Section 202, dated September 24, 1965, the bidder, offeror, applicant, or subcontractor certifies that he shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, creed, or national origin. This obligation not to discriminate in employment includes, but is not limited to, the following:

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HIRING, PLACEMENT UPGRADING, TRANSFER OR DEMOTION,

RECRUITMENT, ADVERTISING, OR SOLICITATION OF EMPLOYMENT,

TRAINING DURING EMPLOYMENT, RATES OF PAY OR OTHER FORMS OF

COMPENSATION, SELECTION FOR TRAINING INCLUDING APPRENTICESHIP,

LAYOFF, OR TERMINATION.

He further agrees that (except where he has obtained identical certifications from proposed subcontractors for specific time periods) he will obtain identical certifications from proposed subcontractors prior to the award of subcontractors exceeding $10,000, which are not exempt from the provision of Equal Opportunity clause: that he will retain such certifications in his files, and that he will post in a conspicuous place and forward Notice of Non-Discrimination to such proposed subcontractors (except where the proposed subcontractors have submitted identical certification for specific time periods).

EXHIBIT A

MANDATORY EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY LANGUAGE

N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. (P.L.1975, c.127) N.J.A.C. 17:27 et seq.

GOODS, GENERAL SERVICES, AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

CONTRACTS

During the performance of this contract, the contractor agrees as follows:

The contractor or subcontractor, where applicable, will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality or sex. Except with respect to affectional or sexual orientation and gender identity or expression, the contractor will ensure that equal employment opportunity is afforded to such applicants in recruitment and employment, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to their age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality or sex. Such equal employment opportunity shall include, but not be limited to the following: employment, upgrading, demotion, or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship. The contractor agrees to post in conspicuous places, available to employees and applicants for employment, notices to be provided by the Public Agency Compliance Officer setting forth provisions of this nondiscrimination clause.

The contractor or subcontractor, where applicable will, in all solicitations or advertisements for employees placed by or on behalf of the contractor, state that all qualified applicants will receive

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consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality or sex.

The contractor or subcontractor will send to each labor union, with which it has a collective bargaining agreement, a notice, to be provided by the agency contracting officer, advising the labor union of the contractor's commitments under this chapter and shall post copies of the notice in conspicuous places available to employees and applicants for employment.

The contractor or subcontractor, where applicable, agrees to comply with any regulations promulgated by the Treasurer pursuant to N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq., as amended and supplemented from time to time and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

The contractor or subcontractor agrees to make good faith efforts to meet targeted county employment goals established in accordance with N.J.A.C. l7:27-5.2.

The contractor or subcontractor agrees to inform in writing its appropriate recruitment agencies including, but not limited to, employment agencies, placement bureaus, colleges, universities, and labor unions, that it does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality or sex, and that it will discontinue the use of any recruitment agency which engages in direct or indirect discriminatory practices.

The contractor or subcontractor agrees to revise any of its testing procedures, if necessary, to assure that all personnel testing conforms with the principles of job related testing, as established by the statutes and court decisions of the State of New Jersey and as established by applicable Federal law and applicable Federal court decisions.

In conforming with the targeted employment goals, the contractor or subcontractor agrees to review all procedures relating to transfer, upgrading, downgrading and layoff to ensure that all such actions are taken without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality or sex, consistent with the statutes and court decisions of the State of New Jersey, and applicable Federal law and applicable Federal court decisions.

The contractor shall submit to the public agency, after notification of award but prior to execution of a goods and services contract, one of the following three documents: Employee Information Report (AA-302) or Certificate of Employee Information Report, or proof of a federally approved Affirmative Action program (electronically provided by the Division and distributed to the public agency through the Division's website at:

http://www.state.nj.us/treasury/contract_compliance).

The contractor and its subcontractors shall furnish such reports or other documents to the Division of Purchase & Property, CCAU, EEO Monitoring Program as may be requested by the office from time to time in order to carry out the purposes of these regulations, and public agencies shall furnish such information as may be requested by the Division of Purchase & http://www.state.nj.us/treasury/contract_compliance

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Property, CCAU, EEO Monitoring Program for conducting a compliance investigation pursuant to N.J.A.C. 17:27-1.1 et seq.

BID SUBMISSION FORMATS

Bid is submitted herewith if Bidder is:

AN INDIVIDUAL

BY _____________________________________________________________________________

(Seal) (Individual's Name - Print or Type)

Doing Business As _____________________________________________________________________

Business Address:______________________________________________________________________

Phone No.: ___________________________________________________________________________

(Signature)

A PARTNERSHIP

BY _____________________________________________________________________________

(Seal) (Firm Name)

(General Partner - Print or Type)

Business Address:______________________________________________________________________

Phone No.: ___________________________________________________________________________

(Signature)

(Note: Address of bidder shall not be a post office box.)

A CORPORATION

BY ______________________________________________________________________________ (Corporation Name)

(State of Incorporation)

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BY ______________________________________________________________________________ (Name of Person Authorized to Sign - Print or Type)

(Corporate Seal)

Attest: _____________________________________________________________________________ (Secretary)

Business Address: _____________________________________________________________________

Phone No. ___________________________________________________________________________

(Note: Address of bidder shall not be a post office box.)

A JOINT VENTURE

BY___________________________________________________________________________ (Seal)

(Name)

(Address)

(Signature)

BY___________________________________________________________________________Seal)

(Name)

(Address)

(Signature)

BY___________________________________________________________________________(Seal)

(Name)

(Address)

(Signature)

(Each joint venture must sign. The manner of signing for each individual, partnership, and corporation that is a part to the joint venture should be in the manner indicated above.)

(Note: Address of bidder shall not be a post office box.)

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BID ACCEPTANCE

Northwest Bergen County Utilities Authority

Waldwick, New Jersey 07463 Contract No. 25-003

The undersigned hereby agrees to dispose of the incinerator ash in the manner as indicated in the Specifications for a period from the date of notice from the Authority to proceed until two (2) years after such date. The Authority will determine the TOTAL BID PRICE by multiplying the unit cost per ton of incinerator ash times the estimated quantity of tons of incinerator ash stipulated herein for each Bid. It is understood that the award of the Bid will be based upon the lowest number arrived at by taking the total obtained by adding together the TOTAL BID PRICES for the disposal of existing accumulated incinerator ash and future accumulated incinerator ash. It is understood each unit price per ton of incinerator ash is a firm price for the Contract, and includes the cost of removing, hauling, disposing of incinerator ash, and any other cost to the Bidder, including necessary permits, licenses, registrations, fees, overhead and profit.

No other allowance, addition or number of any nature will be permitted to enter into the calculation. Each Bidder must schedule a site inspection at the Authority's Wastewater Treatment Plant. An acknowledgement that the Bidder has conducted a site inspection is included in the Bidder's Affidavit.

Contractor shall cause a letter of approval by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) to be addressed to the Contractor and to the Authority and a copy of same delivered to the Authority prior to being permitted to dispose of the ash.

The undersigned hereby agrees to complete the hauling of existing accumulated incinerator ash within 30 consecutive calendar days from the date of execution of the Contract. The undersigned also agrees to haul the future accumulated incinerator ash as often as practical, but in no case less than 24 hauls over a two year period, separated by not more than one (1) month between hauls and with the final haul not to be started prior to 720 consecutive calendar days from the date of execution of the Contract; and all Contract Work shall be completed within 730 consecutive calendar days from the date of execution of the Contract; and he further agrees that the Authority may retain from the moneys that are or which may become due, as liquidated damages, the payment of any and all fines levied by the State and which are caused in whole or in part by the Contractor's failure to comply fully with the terms, conditions and other requirements of this Contract.

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Bidders are advised that an award, if any, will be made solely on the basis of the Unit Price Proposal and Unit Prices Bid only. The Authority reserves the right to award the Contract for the per Unit Prices Bid deemed to be in the best interest of the Authority, to waive any deficiencies in bids submitted as it sees fit, to reject any or all Proposals, or to otherwise act to promote what it, in its sole discretion, it deems to be in the best interest of the Authority.

DESIGNATION OF DISPOSAL SITE:

Name:___________________________________________________________

Address:_________________________________________________________

Witnessed or Attested to By:

By:

(Signature of Witness or Attestee) (Signature of Individual, Partner or

Officer signing the Proposal)

Print Name and Title Print Name and Title

AFFIX SEAL:

(Required if Bidder is a corporation)

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FINANCIAL RESOURCES CERTIFICATION

That information relative to the Bidder's financial resources can and may be obtained from the following:

Name: __________________________________________________________________

Business: ________________________________________________________________

Address: ________________________________________________________________

Upon request, the Bidder will be expected to amplify the foregoing statements as necessary to satisfy the Owner concerning his ability to successfully perform the Work in a satisfactory manner.

The undersigned Bidder submitting this Bid certifies and affirms that its Bid is genuine and not collusive or sham; that said Bidder has not colluded, conspired, connived, or agreed, directly or indirectly, with any Bidder or person, to put in a sham Bid, or that such other person shall refrain from bidding, and has not in any manner, directly or indirectly sought by agreement or collusion, or communication or conference, with any person, to fix the Bid price of said Bidder or any other Bidder, or fix any overhead, profit, or cost element of said Bid price, or of that of any other Bidder, or to secure any advantage against the Northwest Bergen County Utilities Authority or any person interested in the proposed Contract; and that all statements contained in this Bid (pages C1-C18), including all attachments) are true; and further, that such Bidder has not directly or indirectly submitted this Bid, or the contents thereof, or divulged information or data relative thereto to any association or to any member or agent thereof; and, none of the Authority's Officials or Employees are interested, directly or indirectly, in the Bid or in any portion of the Bid nor in the Contract or any part of the Contract which may be awarded the undersigned on the basis of such Bid.

Signed this _________ day of _____________________, 2025.

Witnessed or Attested to By:

Print Name and Title

Signature of Witness or Attestee (Officer signing the Proposal)

Print Name and Title

AFFIX SEAL:

(Required if Bidder is a corporation)

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CERTIFICATION OF AUTHORITY OF FOREIGN

CORPORATION TO CONDUCT BUSINESS IN THE

STATE OF NEW JERSEY

In accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 14A:13-3, we __________________________________, President and __________________________________, Secretary of __________________________________ Company, a corporation of the State of _________________________ do hereby certify that said Company is authorized by the Secretary of the State of New Jersey to conduct business in that state. Furthermore, we certify that the __________________________________ Company's New Jersey Secretary of State registration number is _________________________.

BY: ______________________________________

President

Affix Corporate Seal BY: ____________________________________ Secretary

(This form must be completed if the Bidder is a Corporation of any state but New Jersey.)

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AFFIDAVIT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION IN

EMPLOYMENT

(N.J.S.A. 10:2-1 through 10:2-4) (This Affidavit is part of the Proposal and must be executed by all Bidders)

STATE OF ]

] S.S.

COUNTY OF ]

, being first duly sworn, deposes and says he is the (sole owner, a partner, president, secretary) of the party making the within Proposal, (the "Contractor"); that in the hiring of persons for the performance of work under this Contract or any subcontract hereunder, or for the procurement, manufacture, assembling or furnishing of any such materials, equipment, supplies or services to be acquired under this Contract, neither the Contractor, nor any person acting on its behalf, shall discriminate against any person by reason of race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status or sex who is qualified and available to perform the work to which the employment relates; that neither the Contractor, nor any person acting on its behalf, shall, in any manner, discriminate against or intimidate any employee engaged in the performance of work under this Contract, or any subcontract hereunder, or engaged in the procurement, manufacture, assembling or furnishing of any materials, equipment, supplies or services to be acquired under this Contract, on account of race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status or sex; that there may be deducted from the amount payable to the Contractor by the Northwest Bergen County Utilities Authority under this Contract, a penalty of $50.00 per person for each calendar day during which such person is discriminated against or intimidated in violation of the provisions of the Contract; and that this Contract may be canceled or terminated by the Northwest Bergen County Utilities Authority and all moneys due or to become due hereunder may be forfeited for any violation of these provisions.

(Signature of Affiant)

(Print Name and Title of Affiant) Sworn to and subscribed before me this day of , 20__.

AFFIX CORPORATE SEAL

(Notary Public)

My Commission expires on:

(AFFIX NOTARY SEAL)

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CERTIFIED COPY OF RESOLUTION OF BOARD OF

DIRECTORS OF

(Name of Corporation)

"RESOLVED that _______________________________ , (Person Authorized to Sign) (Title) of __________________________________________ be authorized to sign and submit the Bid Proposal of this Corporation for the following project:

THE NORTHWEST BERGEN COUNTY UTILITIES AUTHORITY,

CONTRACT NO. 25-003 DISPOSAL OF INCINERATOR ASH

The foregoing is a true and correct copy of the resolution adopted by at a meeting of its Board of Directors held on the day of , 20____.

By:

Title:

(SEAL OF CORPORATION)

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BIDDER'S AFFIDAVIT

NORTHWEST BERGEN COUNTY UTILITIES AUTHORITY

Contract No. 25-003

STATE OF _________________________)

) ss.

COUNTY OF _______________________)

_________________________________ being duly sworn, deposes and says that he resides at and that he is the __________________________________________________ (Give Title) of ______________________________________________________________ who signed the above Bid acceptance, that he was duly authorized to sign and that the Bid is the true offer of the Bidder, that the seal attached is the seal of the Bidder and that all declarations and statements contained in the Bid are true to the best of his knowledge and belief.

He further deposes that he has submitted herewith a list of names and addresses of all stockholders and/or partners owning a 10 percent or greater interest therein in compliance with P.L. 1977, Chapter 33, effective March 8, 1977.

Affiant

Subscribed and Sworn to before me this ____________ day of________________, 20__.

X_________________________________