13-rco and bid documents D1 thru D-8.pdf

This document is a Contractor Responsibility Certification from the Municipality of Norristown, designed to thoroughly vet potential contractors for municipal projects. The multi-page form includes a Responsibility Certification form, an Experience Questionnaire, and a notarized statement requiring detailed disclosure of a firm's business practices, legal history, and project capabilities. Contractors must comprehensively answer 14 detailed questions covering licensing, bonding, insurance, past performance, legal compliance, wage practices, apprenticeship programs, technical qualifications, and willingness to notify the Central Purchasing Department of material changes.

The certification requires contractors to disclose critical business information, including any past government debarments, contract defaults, license suspensions, safety law violations, criminal convictions related to contracting, and legal violations in the past three to ten years. Firms must provide documentation of their technical resources, equipment, personnel, financial capabilities, and commitment to using qualified subcontractors. The document also includes an Experience Questionnaire requesting information about the bidder's organization type, years of experience, current projects, past contract performance, references, and the construction experience of principal individuals. The certification must be signed, notarized, and submitted with full transparency about the firm's operational history and capabilities.