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Cape May County, New Jersey

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This document is a public bid invitation (Bid #24-23) issued by the City of Cape May, Cape May County, New Jersey, for an Antiscalent Supply Bid. The bid is for procuring a supplier of antiscalent chemicals for the city's water utility on an "as-needed" basis, with deliveries to be made F.O.B. to the City of Cape May. The contract term will be either one (1) or two (2) years at the city's option, with potential renewal for one (1), two (2) year term, or two (2), one (1) year terms. The bid opening is scheduled for September 18, 2024, at 10:30am, and will be conducted electronically through the BIDNET platform.

The bid requires the supplier to provide commercial-grade reverse osmosis antiscalent, specifically referencing Avista Technologies' Vitec™ 4000 or equivalent, certified by the National Sanitation Foundation under NSF/ANSI 60. Deliveries will be multiple 500-pound drums, to be made between 7 a.m. and 2 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The supplier must provide a shipping invoice, technical data sheet, and current safety data sheet with each delivery. The city will award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4a, and bidders must comply with various state requirements, including equal employment opportunity provisions, business registration certification, and non-discrimination statutes.

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Invitation for Public Bid # 24-23

Antiscalent Supply Bid

City of Cape May, Cape May County, N.J.

September 18, 2024 at 10:30am

MAYOR & COUNCIL

Mayor Zachary Mullock

Councilmember Lorraine Baldwin

Councilmember Shaine P. Meier

Councilmember Michael Yeager

Councilmember Maureen K. McDade

Erin C. Burke, RMC, City Clerk

Paul Dietrich, City Manager

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LEGAL NOTICE

Notice is hereby given by the City of Cape May that a invitation for public bid will be received by the City on September 18, 2024, at 10:30am, prevailing time conducted on electronic platform, in accord with N.J.A.C. 5:34-1 et. Seq., on BIDNET at www.bidnetdirect.com//capemaycity

BID# 24-23 Antiscalent Supply Bid

NOTE:

It is the bidder’s responsibility to ensure that the bid package is uploaded onto the e-procurement site by the bid opening date and time. Any bid document received after the deadline established by the Department of Purchasing will not be accepted, regardless of the method of delivery.

Bidders must comply with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq., and

N.J.A.C. 17:27 et. Seq., For zoom contact and opening invitation please contact the Qualified Purchasing Agent at scanning@thecanninggroup.org

The City of Cape May will award this bid to the lowest responsible bidder in accord with

N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4A.

This procurement has been advertised in accordance with the “Fair and Open Basis”

(N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5).

Date: August 26, 2024 Erin C. Burke

City Clerk http://www.bidnetdirect.com/capemaycity mailto:scanning@thecanninggroup.org

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Applicable to Bid if marked “X”

DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED OR REVIEWED

Initials When Due

Bid Guarantee (Bid Bond or Certified/Cashier’s Check) (with

POA for full amount of Bid Bond)

With Bid

Submission

Consent of Surety (Certificate from Surety company)

Performance Bond and Labor and Material Payment Bond

(Required from the Awarded Contractor)

At signing of contract

Maintenance Bond in the Amount of 100 % for a period indicated in “General Conditions” Required from the Awarded

Contractor Upon Acceptance of Project

Upon

Acceptance of

Project

Acknowledgement of Receipt of Addenda (To be Completed if Addenda are Issued)

X Ownership Disclosure Form With Bid

Submission

Named Subcontractors in Bid for Listed Specialty Trades

Public Works Contractor Registration Certificate(s) for the

Bidder and all Sub Contractors

Prior to Award, but effective at time of bid

X Business Registration Certificate – Bidder and all Sub

Contractors

Prior to

Contract

Award

X Non-Collusion Affidavit With Bid

Submission

X Experience and Qualifications With Bid

Submission

X Insurance and Indemnification Certificate

Prior to

Contract

Award

X Disclosure of Investment Activities in Iran Form

Prior to

Contract

Award

X Disclosure of Investment Activities in Russia Form

Prior to

Contract

Award

Federal debarment Form

Prior to

Contract

Award

Prevailing Wage Certification (PL 2021, C301)

Prior to

Contract

Award

Equipment Certification

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EEO/AA Form AA-201

After Notice of

Award, Prior to

Signing

Contract

X EEO/AA Form AA-302 or Letter of Federal Approval or

Certificate of Employee Information Report

After Notice of

Award, Prior to

Signing

Contract

X Bidder’s Checklist

This checklist is provided for bidder’s use in assuring compliance with required documentation; however, it does not include all specifications requirements and does not relieve the bidder of the need to read and comply with the specifications.

Bidder

Name:

Date:

Authorized

Representative:

Signature:

Print Name &

Title:

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S P E C I F I C A T I O N S

1.0 PURPOSE AND SCOPE

1.1 This bid is for the purchase of procuring a supplier of antiscalent supplies for the City water utility, for the daily operations of the City on an “as-needed” basis, delivered and/ or picked up by City personnel. All deliveries shall be delivered F.O.B. to the City of Cape May.

1.2 The term of the contract shall be for either a one (1) year or two (2) year term at the option of the City. The contract may be renewed for one (1), two (2) year term, or two (2), one

(1), year terms consistent with N.J.S.A. 40A:11-15.

1.3 All bids and questions must be conducted through bidnet direct at www.bidnetdirect.com//capemaycity no physical or emailed bids will be accepted

1.4 The method of award shall be to the lowest responsible bidder in accord with

N.J.S.A.40A:11-4a.

2.0 SCOPE OF WORK

2.1 The following specifications are a statement of the minimum level of work and services which Contractor must provide and should not be construed as maximum performance levels.

3.0 Antiscalent Supply {Chemicals}

3.1 General: Furnish all necessary labor, material and equipment to deliver chemicals indicated in such estimate quantities as set forth in these Specifications.

3.2 This Contract shall be for a two (2) year period with an option for an extension in accord with the New Jersey Local Publics Contract Law (N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et. Seq.,) as required by the City. The Contractor shall meet all applicable regulations, rules, ordinances, statures and law required from local, County, State, federal government and/or regional agencies under whose jurisdiction the hauling of all chemicals indicated and specified may come.

3.3 The quantities given in these Specifications and in the Bid Proposal Form are approximations only of the Owner's needs during the coming year. The Owner reserves the right to increase or decrease the quantities actually purchased relative to the quantities given herein at his sole discretion, and the Contractor agrees that he/she shall make no claims for damages because the quantities actually purchased differ in any manner from quantities given herein.

http://www.bidnetdirect.com/capemaycity

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3.4 A chemical delivery schedule shall be determined between the responsible official of the

Contractor and the Operator of the City's Water Treatment Plant. The Contractor shall deliver the chemicals during the hours between 7 a.m. and 2p.m, Monday through Friday, except recognized legal holidays.

3.5 Each shipment of material shall carry with it some means of identification.

3.6 Each unit package shall have legibly marked the net weight of the contents, the name of the manufacturer, the brand name (if any), and other markings as required by applicable laws and regulations.

3.7 When shipped in bulk, this information shall be provided according to applicable regulations. Containers used in shipping should comply with U.S. Department of

Transportation (DOT) specifications.

3.8 The SUPPLIER shall make the deliveries within two weeks after an order has been placed.

3.9 Deliveries shall be multiple 500-pound drums.

3.10 All cargo trailers and unloading equipment shall be in good working condition and shall be in full compliance with the applicable requirements of the Hazardous Materials

Regulations of the Department of Transportation, Code of Federal Regulations, as currently issued.

3.11 The SUPPLIER shall be responsible for delivering the Antiscalant to the OWNER'S facility. The OWNER shall offload the drum from the rear of the delivery truck using a forklift.

The truck driver shall wear, during unloading, appropriate protective face, hand, body, and respiratory protection apparel as required by the Utah Occupational Safety and

Health Act and the current Safety Data Sheet (SOS) on file with the chemical SUPPLIER.

3.12 Upon arrival at the OWNER'S facility, approval to unload must be obtained from the Plant Manager or Operator receiving the shipment. Prior to unloading, the SUPPLIER shall be required to furnish the following items:

3.12.1 SUPPLIER'S shipping invoice

3.12.2 Technical Data Sheet

3.12.3 Current Safety Data Sheet

3.13 Failure to furnish any of these items may result in rejection of the delivery.

4.0 SECTION 1000 - REVERSE OSMOSIS ANTISCALANT

4.1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR

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4.2 SUPPLY OF REVERSE OSMOSIS ANTISCALANT

5.0 REVERSE OSMOSIS ANTISCALANT Commercial grade for water treatment purposes to be certified by the National Sanitation Foundation under NSF/ANSI 60.

5.1 There is no AWWA standard for Reverse Osmosis Antiscalant. The following product has proven to be effective for its intended purpose;

5.2 Chemical Specifications

5.3 Avista Technologies, Inc., Vitec™ 4000 or equivalent

6.0 General. The Antiscalant supplied according to this specification shall contain no mineral or organic substances in quantities capable of producing deleterious or injurious effects on the health of those consuming water that has been properly treated with Antiscalant.

7.0 Product certifications. Antiscalant is a direct additive used in the treatment of potable water. This material should be certified as suitable for contact with or t of drinking water by an accredited certification organization in accordance with NSF/ANSI

Standard 60, Drinking Water Treatment Chemicals - Health Effects. Evaluation shall be accomplished in accordance with requirements that are no less restrictive than those listed in NSF/ANSI 60. Certification shall be performed by a certification organization accredited by the American National Standards Institute.

8.0 After unloading the Antiscalant, and prior to leaving the OWNER'S facility, the truck driver shall obtain approval to leave from the Plant Manager or Operator receiving the equipment. Approval to leave will be granted after the site has been inspected for damage to the facilities caused by the truck driver. Any damage found shall be documented by the Plant Manager or Operator receiving the shipment and paid for by the SUPPLIER upon billing by the OWNER.

9.0 Sampling

9.1 The OWNER shall collect a representative sample from the drums delivered and fill three 250 ml sample bottles that shall be used for analysis if the OWNER suspects a problem with the chemical as delivered.

10.0 Testing

10.1 The OWNER reserves the right to test any, all, or none of the deliveries for suitability and performance for its intended purpose as a Reverse Osmosis

Antiscalant.

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11.0 Safety Data Sheet

11.1 The SUPPLIER shall furnish a copy of a completed SOS with the bid. Failure to furnish a completed SOS may result in rejection of the bid.

12.0 Information of SUPPLIER

12.1 The SUPPLIER shall furnish the following information with the bid on the form provided.

12.2 Sales office

12.2.1 Address

12.2.2 Telephone number(s)

12.2.3 Normal working hours

12.2.4 Responsible personnel

12.3 Ordering office

12.3.1 Telephone number(s)

12.3.2 During working hours

12.3.3 During non-working hours

12.3.4 Normal working hours

12.3.5 Responsible personnel

12.4 Chemical emergency assistance (24 hours/day)

12.4.1 Telephone number(s)

12.4.2 Responsible personnel

13.0 Spills: The Contractor shall be responsible for the cleanup of all spillage of any kind on site, as well as off-site while in transit to the disposal site.

13.1 Respondent shall take care, during the filling operation and in making connections and disconnections, that no leaks or spills occur and that the filled tank does not overflow.

13.2 The clean-up shall be done promptly and, in a manner, satisfactory to the City of

Cape May and all other agencies having jurisdiction.

13.3 The Contractor shall be responsible for all costs required to clean up and to restore the City of Cape May's facilities and off-site properties to their former condition and appearance, and to pay any claims and damages resulting from the acts of the Contractors, their agents, officers and employees.

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14.0 Insurance

14.1 The Contractor shall carry or require that there be carried:

14.2 Workmen's Compensation Insurance

14.3 Manufacturer's and Contractor's Liability for:

14.4 Personal Injury

14.5 Property Damage

14.6 Automotive Liability

14.7 Owner's Protective Liability for the City of Cape May, in the name of the City of

Cape May.

14.8 The Contractor shall, at all times, indemnify and save harmless the City of Cape

May, its agents and employees, from and against all loss and expense (including attorney's fees) by reason of liability imposed by law upon the City of Cape May for damages because of bodily injury, including death at any time resulting therefrom, sustained by any person or persons, or on account of damage to property including loss of use thereof, arising out of or in consequence of the performance of this work, whether such injury to persons, or damage to property, is due or claimed to be due to the negligence of the Contractor, his subcontractors, the City of Cape May, or its agents or employees; except only such injury or damage as shall be determined by a court of law to have been caused by the sole negligence of the City of Cape May.

14.9 The following will be the limits of coverage required for this Contract:

14.10 Manufacturer's and Contractor's Liability:

14.11 Personal Injury Liability Insurance will have limits of $1,000,000 (per occurrence)/$2,000,000 (aggregate), said limits to apply also during the period when completed operations clauses are in effect.

14.12 Property Damage Liability Insurance will have limits of $500,000 (per occurrence)/$1,000,000 (aggregate), said limits to apply also during the period when completed operations clauses are in effect.

PROPOSAL

The undersigned bidder declares that he/she has read the Notice to Bidders, Instructions, Affidavits and Scope of Work and that he/she has determined the conditions affecting the bid agrees, if this proposal is accepted, to furnish and deliver the following:

Antiscalent $_________________________________/ 500 lb drums

Company Name Federal ID # or Social Security #

Address

Signature of Authorized Agent Type or Print Name

Telephone Number Date

Fax Number E-mail address

Fax Number E-mail address

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. 17:27-1.1 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, affection- al 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, up- grading, demotion, or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprentice- ship. 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 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.

EXHIBIT A (Cont)

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:

Letter of Federal Affirmative Action Plan Approval; Certificate of Employee

Information Report; or

Employee Information Report Form AA-302 (electronically provided by the Division 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 request- ed 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 & Property, CCAU, EEO Monitoring Program for conducting a compliance investigation pursuant to N.J.A.C.

17:27-1.1 et seq.

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

NEW JERSEY ANTI-DISCRIMINATION PROVISIONS

N.J.S.A. 10:2-1 ET SEQ.

Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 10:2-1, if awarded a contract, the contractor agrees that:

a. 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, no contractor, nor any person acting on behalf of such contractor or subcontractor, shall, by reason of race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, gender identity or expression, affectional or sexual orientation or sex, discriminate against any person who is qualified and available to perform the work to which the employment relates;

b. No contractor, subcontractor, nor any person on his 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 such materials, equipment, supplies or services to be acquired under such contract, on account of race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, gender identity or expression, affectional or sexual orientation or sex;

c. There may be deducted from the amount payable to the contractor by the contracting public agency, under this contract, a penalty of $50.00 for each person for each calendar day during which such person is discriminated against or intimidated in violation of the provisions of the contract; and

d. This contract may be canceled or terminated by the contracting public agency, and all money due or to become due hereunder may be forfeited, for any violation of this section of the contract occurring after notice to the contractor from the contracting public agency of any prior violation of this section of the contract.

Experience & Qualifications Questionnaire

This questionnaire must be filled out and submitted as a part of the Proposal. Failure to complete this form or to provide any of the requested information will be grounds for the rejection of the bid proposal. If additional space is required, the respondent shall add additional sheets, which identify the question being answered.

Number of years in business under present name & address:

If less than 5 years, list previous names and address:

Within the last 5 years has the business or any officer/partner failed to complete a contract awarded to them: . If yes, provide the details in on a separate page.

Have any liens and lawsuits been filed against the company in the past 5 years:

If yes, please provide details:

List similar services you are now providing for which you have signed contract, but not yet started work:

List all major subcontractors to be used to complete the service and the area of their responsibility:

Please provide at least 3 references below:

Name: Phone:

Address:

Equipment/Service Provided:

Contract Amount:

New Jersey Business Registration Certification

Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:32-44, The City of Cape May (“Contracting Agency”) is prohibited from entering into a contract with an entity unless the bidder/proposer/contractor, and each subcontractor that is required by law to be named in a bid/proposal/contract has a valid Business Registration Certificate on file with the

Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services within the Department of the Treasury.

Prior to contract award or authorization, the contractor shall provide the Contracting Agency with its proof of business registration and that of any named subcontractor(s).

Subcontractors named in a bid or other proposal shall provide proof of business registration to the bidder, who in turn, shall provide it to the Contracting Agency prior to the time a contract, purchase order, or other contracting document is awarded or authorized.

During the course of contract performance:

(1) the contractor shall not enter into a contract with a subcontractor unless the subcontractor first provides the contractor with a valid proof of business registration.

(2) the contractor shall maintain and submit to the Contracting Agency a list of subcontractors and their addresses that may be updated from time to time.

(3) the contractor and any subcontractor providing goods or performing services under the contract, and each of their affiliates, shall collect and remit to the Director of the Division of Taxation in the Department of the Treasury, the use tax due pursuant to the Sales and Use Tax Act, (N.J.S.A.

54:32B-1 et seq.) on all sales of tangible personal property delivered into the State. Any questions in this regard can be directed to the Division of Taxation at (609)292-6400. Form NJ-REG can be filed online at http://www.state.nj.us/treasury/revenue/busregcert.shtml.

Before final payment is made under the contract, the contractor shall submit to the Contracting Agency a complete and accurate list of all subcontractors used and their addresses.

Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 54:49-4.1, a business organization that fails to provide a copy of a business registration as required, or that provides false business registration information, shall be liable for a penalty of $25 for each day of violation, not to exceed $50,000, for each proof of business registration not properly provided under a contract with a contracting agency.

Emergency Purchases or Contracts

For purchases of an emergent nature, the contractor shall provide its Business Registration Certificate within two weeks from the date of purchase or execution of the contract or prior to payment for goods or services, whichever is earlier.

http://www.state.nj.us/treasury/revenue/busregcert.shtml

SAMPLE BUSINESS REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE

Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990

The CONTRACTOR and the OWNER do hereby agree that the provisions of Title 11 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 thereunto, are made a part of this contract. In providing any act 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, 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 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 must 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 frill and complete particulars of the claim. if any action or administrative proceedings 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.

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.

STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURE

N.J.S.A. 52:25-24.2 (P.L. 1977, c.33, as amended by P.L. 2016, c.43)

This statement shall be completed, certified to, and included with all bid and proposal submissions. Failure to submit the required information is cause for automatic rejection of the bid or proposal.

Name of Organization:

Organization Address:

Part I Check the box that represents the type of business organization:

Sole Proprietorship (skip Parts II and III, execute certification in Part IV)

Non-Profit Corporation (skip Parts II and III, execute certification in Part IV)

For-Profit Corporation (any type) Limited Liability Company (LLC)

Partnership Limited Partnership Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)

Other (be specific):

Part II

The list below contains the names and addresses of all stockholders in the corporation who own 10 percent or more of its stock, of any class, or of all individual partners in the partnership who own a 10 percent or greater interest therein, or of all members in the limited liability company who own a 10 percent or greater interest therein, as the case may be. (COMPLETE THE LIST BELOW IN THIS SECTION)

OR

No one stockholder in the corporation owns 10 percent or more of its stock, of any class, or no individual partner in the partnership owns a 10 percent or greater interest therein, or no member in the limited liability company owns a 10 percent or greater interest therein, as the case may be. (SKIP TO PART IV)

(Please attach additional sheets if more space is needed):

Name of Individual or Business Entity Address

Part III DISCLOSURE OF 10% OR GREATER OWNERSHIP IN THE STOCKHOLDERS, PARTNERS OR

LLC MEMBERS LISTED IN PART II

If a bidder has a direct or indirect parent entity which is publicly traded, and any person holds a 10 percent or greater beneficial interest in the publicly traded parent entity as of the last annual federal Security and Exchange

Commission (SEC) or foreign equivalent filing, ownership disclosure can be met by providing links to the website(s) containing the last annual filing(s) with the federal Securities and Exchange Commission (or foreign equivalent) that contain the name and address of each person holding a 10% or greater beneficial interest in the publicly traded parent entity, along with the relevant page numbers of the filing(s) that contain the information on each such person. Attach additional sheets if more space is needed.

Website (URL) containing the last annual SEC (or foreign equivalent) filing Page #’s

Please list the names and addresses of each stockholder, partner or member owning a 10 percent or greater interest in any corresponding corporation, partnership and/or limited liability company (LLC) listed in Part II other than for any publicly traded parent entities referenced above. The disclosure shall be continued until names and addresses of every noncorporate stockholder, and individual partner, and member exceeding the 10 percent ownership criteria established pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:25-24.2 has been listed. Attach additional sheets if more space is needed.

Stockholder/Partner/Member and

Corresponding Entity Listed in Part II

Address

Part IV Certification

I, being duly sworn upon my oath, hereby represent that the foregoing information and any attachments thereto to the best of my knowledge are true and complete. I acknowledge: that I am authorized to execute this certification on behalf of the bidder/proposer; that the City is relying on the information contained herein and that I am under a continuing obligation from the date of this certification through the completion of any contracts with City to notify the City in writing of any changes to the information contained herein; that I am aware that it is a criminal offense to make a false statement or misrepresentation in this certification, and if I do so, I am subject to criminal prosecution under the law and that it will constitute a material breach of my agreement(s) with the, permitting the City to declare any contract(s) resulting from this certification void and unenforceable.

Full Name (Print):

Signature:

Date:

PAY TO PLAY ADVISORY

Disclosure Requirement

P.L. 2005, Chapter 271, Section 3 Reporting (N.J.S.A. 19:44A

– 20.27)

Any business entity that has received $50,000 or more in contracts from government entities in a calendar year will be required to file an annual disclosure report with ELEC.

The report will include certain contributions and contract information for the current calendar year.

At a minimum, a list of all business entities that file an annual disclosure report will be listed on ELEC’s website at www.elec.state.nj.us.

If you have any questions please contact ELEC at: 1-888-313- ELEC (toll free in NJ) or

609-292-8700

An analyst from ELEC’s Special Programs Section will assist you.

Initials http://www.elec.state.nj.us/

Disclosure of Investment Activities in Iran

Person or Entity

Part 1: Certification

COMPLETE PART 1 BY CHECKING EITHER BOX.

Pursuant to Public Law 2012, c. 25, any person or entity that is a successful bidder or proposer, or otherwise proposes to enter into or renew a contract, must complete the certification below to attest, under penalty of perjury, that neither the person or entity, nor any parent entity, subsidiary, or affiliate is identified on the State Department of Treasury's Chapter 25 list as a person or entity engaging in investment activities in Iran. The list is found on Treasury’s website at www.state.nj.us/treasury/purchase/pdf/Chapter25List.pdf.

The Chapter 25 list must be reviewed prior to completing the below certification. If a vendor or contractor is found to be in violation of law, action may be taken as appropriate and as may provided by law, rule or contract, including but not limited to imposing sanctions, seeking compliance, recovering damages, declaring the party in default and seeking debarment or suspension of the party.

I certify, pursuant to Public Law 2012, c. 25, that neither the person or entity listed above, nor any parent entity, subsidiary, or affiliate thereof is listed on the N.J. Department of the Treasury’s list of entities determined to be engaged in prohibited activities in Iran pursuant to P.L. 2012, c. 25

("Chapter 25 List"). I further certify that I am the person listed above, or I am an officer or representative of the entity listed above and am authorized to make this certification on its behalf.

I will skip Part 2 and sign and complete the Certification below.

I am unable to certify as above because the person or entity and/or a parent entity, subsidiary, or affiliate thereof is listed on the N.J. Department of the Treasury’s Chapter 25 list. I will provide a detailed, accurate and precise description of the activities in Part 2 below sign and complete the

Certification below.

http://www.state.nj.us/treasury/purchase/pdf/Chapter25List.pdf

Part 2: Additional Information

PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION RELATED TO INVESTMENT ACTIVITIES IN IRAN.

You must provide a detailed, accurate and precise description of the activities of the person or entity, or a parent entity, subsidiary, or affiliate thereof engaging in investment activates in Iran below and, if more space is needed, on additional sheets provided by you.

Part 3: Certification of True and Complete Information

I, being duly sworn upon my oath, hereby represent and state that the foregoing information and any attachments there to the best of my knowledge are true and complete. I attest that I am authorized to execute this certification on behalf of the above-referenced person or entity.

I acknowledge that the City is relying on the information contained herein and thereby acknowledge that I am under a continuing obligation from the date of this certification through the completion of any contracts with the City to notify the

City in writing of any changes to the answers of information contained herein.

I acknowledge that I am aware that it is a criminal offense to make a false statement or misrepresentation in this certification, and if I do so, I recognize that I am subject to criminal prosecution under the law and that it will also constitute a material breach of my agreement(s) with the City and that the City at its option may declare any contract(s) resulting from this certification void and unenforceable.

Full Name (Print)

Title

Signature

Date

CERTIFICATION OF NON‐INVOLVEMENT IN PROHIBITED

ACTIVITIES IN RUSSIA OR BELARUS

Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:32-60.1, et seq. (L. 2022, c. 3) any person or entity (hereinafter “Vendori”) that seeks to enter into or renew a contract with a State agency for the provision of goods or services, or the purchase of bonds or other obligations, must complete the certification below indicating whether or not the Vendor is identified on the

Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons list, available here:

https://sanctionssearch.ofac.treas.gov/. If the Department of the Treasury finds that a Vendor has made a certification in violation of the law, it shall take any action as may be appropriate and provided by law, rule or contract, including but not limited to, imposing sanctions, seeking compliance, recovering damages, declaring the party in default and seeking debarment or suspension of the party.

I, the undersigned, certify that I have read the definition of “Vendor” below, and have reviewed the Office of Foreign

Assets Control (OFAC) Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons list, and having done so certify:

(Check the Appropriate Box)

A.

That the Vendor is not identified on the OFAC Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons list on account of activity related to Russia and/or Belarus.

B. That I am unable to certify as to “A” above, because the Vendor is identified on the OFAC Specially Designated

Nationals and Blocked Persons list on account of activity related to Russia and/or Belarus.

C.

That I am unable to certify as to “A” above, because the Vendor is identified on the OFAC Specially Designated

Nationals and Blocked Persons list. However, the Vendor is engaged in activity related to Russia and/or Belarus consistent with federal law, regulation, license or exemption. A detailed description of how the Vendor’s activity related to Russia and/or Belarus is consistent with federal law is set forth below.

(Attach Additional Sheets If Necessary.)

Signature of Vendor’s Authorized Representative Date

Print Name and Title of Vendor’s Authorized Representative Vendor’s FEIN

Vendor’s Name Vendor’s Phone Number https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/PL22/3_.PDF https://sanctionssearch.ofac.treas.gov/ https://sanctionssearch.ofac.treas.gov/ https://sanctionssearch.ofac.treas.gov/ https://sanctionssearch.ofac.treas.gov/ https://sanctionssearch.ofac.treas.gov/ https://sanctionssearch.ofac.treas.gov/ https://sanctionssearch.ofac.treas.gov/ https://sanctionssearch.ofac.treas.gov/

Vendor’s Address (Street Address) Vendor’s Fax Number

Vendor’s Address (City/State/Zip Code) Vendor’s Email Address i Vendor means: (1) A natural person, corporation, company, limited partnership, limited liability partnership, limited liability company, business association, sole proprietorship, joint venture, partnership, society, trust, or any other nongovernmental entity, organization, or group;

(2) Any governmental entity or instrumentality of a government, including a multilateral development institution, as defined in Section

1701(c)(3) of the International Financial Institutions Act, 22 U.S.C. 262r(c)(3); or (3) Any parent, successor, subunit, direct or indirect subsidiary, or any entity under common ownership or control with, any entity described in paragraph (1) or (2).

NJ Rev. 1.22.2024

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