12-File G- Consent to Extension.pdf

The document is a Consent to Extension of Time for Proposal Consideration form from the Township of Stafford, New Jersey, addressing the timeline for contract proposal evaluation. The township seeks to award the contract within 60 days as required by state law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-24), but requests vendors' consent to extend proposal consideration for an additional 120 days beyond the initial bid opening date. Vendors are not obligated to agree to this extension, but can voluntarily choose to keep their proposals open for further review.

The form highlights potential uncertainties in the contract award process, including delays in receiving funds and completing the review and approval process. The Township reserves the right to request additional extensions and will only consider proposals that have been explicitly extended. Vendors are asked to indicate their intention by checking either "YES" or "NO" to the proposed 120-day extension, with the understanding that their choice will not impact the merits of their original proposal.