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WINSLOW TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION

Snake Repellant Services

Quote Number: Q2027-07

Quotation Due Date:

Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

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ETHICS IN PURCHASING

Statement to Vendors

School District Responsibility

Recommendation of Purchases

It is the desire of the Board of Education to have all Board employees and officials practice exemplary ethical behavior in the procurement of goods, materials, supplies, and services.

School district officials and employees who recommend purchases shall not extend any favoritism to any vendor. Each recommended purchase should be based upon quality of the items, service, price, delivery, and other applicable factors in full compliance with N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-1 et.seq.

Solicitation/Receipt of Gifts – Prohibited

School district officials and employees are prohibited from soliciting and receiving funds, gifts, materials, goods, services, favors, and any other items of value from vendors doing business with the Board of Education or anyone proposing to do business with the Board.

Vendor Responsibility

Offer of Gifts, Gratuities -- Prohibited

Any vendor doing business or proposing to do business with the Board of Education shall neither pay, offer to pay, either directly or indirectly, any fee, commission, or compensation, nor offer any gift, gratuity, or other thing of value of any kind to any official or employee of the Board or to any member of the official’s or employee’s immediate family.

Vendor Influence -- Prohibited

No vendor shall cause to influence or attempt to cause to influence, any official or employee of the Board of Education, in any manner which might tend to impair the objectivity or independence of judgment of said official or employee.

Vendor Certification

Vendors or potential vendors will be asked to certify that no official or employee of the Board of Education or immediate family members are directly or indirectly interested in this request or have any interest in any portions of profits thereof. The vendor participating in this request must be an independent vendor and not an official or employee of the Board of Education.

Tyra McCoy-Boyle Business Administrator/Board Secretary

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Business Office 40 Cooper Folly Road

Atco, New Jersey 08004

Specifications Quote 2027-07

A. PURPOSE

The Winslow Township School District is soliciting quotations from qualified and licensed vendors to provide Snake Repellant services to eight (8) of our school buildings.

B. SCOPE OF SERVICE

The selected contractor shall be responsible for providing a comprehensive snake treatment service.

Note: This does not include the treatment or control of other pests.

Locations:

• School # 1: 413 Inskip Road, Blue Anchor, NJ 08037

• School # 2: 125 First Avenue, Cedar Brook, NJ 08018

• School # 3: 131 Sicklerville Road, Sicklerville, NJ 8081

• School # 4: 541 Kali Road, Sicklerville, NJ 08081

• School # 5: 130 Oak Leafe Road, Cedar Brook, NJ 08018

• School # 6: 617 Sicklerville Road, Sicklerville, NJ 08081

• Middle School: 10 Cooper Folly Road, Atco, NJ 08004

• High School: 30 Cooper Folly Road, Atco, NJ 08004

C. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Contract Term:

• The contract will commence upon approval October 2026 through June 30, 2027, with the option for (2) two (1) one-year renewals, subject to appropriations.

• Licensing & Insurance Requirements:

• The vendor must hold a current Pesticide Applicator License which should be included in the submission.

• Vendor must provide a Certificate of General Liability Insurance in the amount of $3,000,000

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D. TIMELINE:

Thursday, October 1, 2026 Quote Issued Monday, October 5, 2026 Non-Mandatory Walk through at 1:00 p.m.

Location: 40 Cooper Folly Road, Atco, New Jersey 08004.

Tuesday, October 6, 2026 Question Deadline by 2:00 p.m.

Questions can be submitted by e-mail to: mccoyty@winslow-schools.com, with a copy to: schannema@winslow-schools.com.

Please use the Subject Line: Quote 2027-07 Snake Repellant Services Wednesday, October 7, 2026 Addendum to be posted (if required) Tuesday, October 20, 2026 Quotes are due at 10:00 a.m.

Quotes can be submitted by e-mail to: mccoyty@winslow-schools.com, with a copy to: schannema@winslow-schools.com) Please use the Subject Line: Quote 2027-07 Snake Repellant Services Alternatively, quote submissions may be delivered to Winslow Township School District Administration Building, 40 Cooper Folly Road, Atco, New Jersey 08004

Note: If quotes are submitted by mail or hand delivered, they should be enclosed in a sealed and clearly marked envelope with the Title: Quote 2027-07 Snake Repellant Services Please include in your submission: one (1) original with two (2) identical copies, for a total of three (3) sets.

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Business Office 40 Cooper Folly Road

Atco, New Jersey 08004 Quotation Form

Quotation Number Q2027-07 Quotation Due Date Tuesday, October 20, 2026

I/we hereby submit the following price quotation for snake repellant services to Schools #1 through #6, Middle, and High Schools, on an annual basis and a prorated basis commencing October 2026 through June 30, 2027.

Location Square Footage (sq. ft.) Monthly Cost (S) School # 1 49,400 $ School # 2 39,400 $ School # 3 53,850 $ School # 4 76,550 $ School # 5 85,740 $ School # 6 87,040 $ Middle School 186,300 $ High School 250,380 $ Total Annual Cost $ Total Pro-Rated Cost for SY 2026-2027 $ Acknowledgement

By signing below, the Vendor certifies that all information provided is accurate and that all pricing, terms, and conditions in this Proposal Page will remain valid.

Submitted by (Name of Firm): ___________________________ Phone Number: ___________________________ Address: ______________________________________________________________________________________ Authorized Agent Name and Title: _________________________________________________________________ Agent’s Signature: _____________________________________ Date: ___________________

All quotations must be received no later than 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 20, 2026 All quotations are to be sent to:

Tyra McCoy-Boyle School Business Administrator/Board Secretary

Winslow Township Board of Education 40 Cooper Folly Road

Atco, New Jersey 08004

Quotes can be submitted by e-mail, mail, or hand delivered.

E-mail Submission to: mccoyty@winslow-schools.com with a copy to: schannema@winslow-schools.com

Please use the Subject Line: Quote 2027-07 Snake Repellant Services Alternatively quotes can may be delivered to: Winslow Township School District Administration Building, 40 Cooper Folly Road, Atco, New Jersey 08004

Note: If quotes are submitted by mail or hand delivered, they should be enclosed in a sealed and clearly marked envelope with the Title: Quote 2027-07 Snake Repellant Services Please include in your submission: one (1) original with two (2) identical copies, for a total of three (3) sets.

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GENERAL CONDITIONS

1. Affirmative Action Requirements

Each 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:

a. Appropriate evidence that the contractor is operating under an existing federally approved or sanctioned affirmative action program; or

b. A certificate of employee information report approval issued in accordance with N.J.A.C.17:27- 4; or

c. An employee information report (Form AA302) provided by the Division and distributed to the public agency to be completed by the contractor, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 17:27

Please note: A completed and signed Affirmative Action Questionnaire is requested with submission of quote. However, the Board will accept in lieu of the Questionnaire, Affirmative Action Evidence in the form of a current Certificate of Employee Information Report submitted with the proposal.

If awarded a contract your company/firm will be required to comply with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et. seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27 et. seq. and the terms and conditions of the Mandatory Equal Employment Opportunity Language—Exhibit A.

Sample Certificate of Employee Information Report

2. American Goods (N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-20) The District intends to purchase, wherever available, and practical, goods and materials manufactured in the United States.

3. Americans With Disabilities Act The contractor must comply with all provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), P.L 101- 336, in accordance with 42 U.S.C. S121 01 et seq.

4. Anti-Bullying Bill Of Rights—Reporting Of Harassment, Intimidation And Bullying—Contracted Service

The contracted service provider shall comply with all applicable provisions of the New Jersey Anti- Bullying Bill of Rights Act—N.J.S.A. 18A:37-13.1 et seq., all applicable code and regulations, and the Anti- Bullying Policy of the Board of Education. The district shall provide to the contracted service provider a copy of the board’s Anti-Bullying Policy.

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In accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:16-7.7 (c), a contracted service provider, who has witnessed, or has reliable information that a student has been subject to harassment, intimidation, or bullying shall immediately report the incident to any school administrator or safe schools resource officer, or the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary.

5. Anti-Discrimination Provisions—N.J.S.A. 10:2-1

N.J.S.A. 10:2-1. Antidiscrimination provisions. Every contract for or on behalf of the State or any county or municipality or other political subdivision of the State, or any agency of or authority created by any of the foregoing, for the construction, alteration or repair of any public building or public work or for the acquisition of materials, equipment, supplies or services shall contain provisions by which 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.

No provision in this section shall be construed to prevent a board of education from designating that a contract, subcontract or other means of procurement of goods, services, equipment or construction shall be awarded to a small business enterprise, minority business enterprise or a women's business enterprise pursuant to P.L.1985, c.490 (C.18A:18A-51 et seq.).

6. Brand Name or Equivalent

Whenever the Board of Education requests a brand name for a particular item, it will consider a “brand name or equivalent”. If the responder desires to quote an equivalent item, the responder shall do the following:

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1. On the Quote Proposal Form, write in ink next to the item requested, the responder’s substitute item, including brand name, model number, and full description of item. This is the only change to the Quote Proposal Form the Board will accept.

2. Provide a sample of the substitute item if requested. The sample item must be provided before or at the time of the quote opening. With the sample item shall be a paper, brochure or illustrative literature outlining the brand/manufacturer name, model number and full description of item.

3. If a sample is not required the Board requests a brochure, pamphlet, or illustrative literature that outlines the specifications of the item including manufacturer’s name, model number, etc.

4. Failure to provide a sample item or literature about substitute items when requested may be cause for disqualification of that item from the quote.

5. It is the responsibility of the responder to demonstrate equivalency of items offered.

Please note: Responders are to only quote brand name or equivalent. The Board will not accept multiple quotes on individual items.

7. Business Registration Certificate (N.J.S.A. 52:32-44)

Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:32-44, the Board of Education is prohibited from entering into a contract with an entity unless the bidder and each subcontractor that is required by law to be named in a bid/contract have a valid Business Registration Certificate on file with the Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services within the Department of the Treasury.

A Request of the Board of Education All bidders responding to requested bids are requested to submit with their response package a copy of their “New Jersey Business Registration Certificate” as issued by the Department of Treasury of the State of New Jersey. The Board reminds all bidders that failure to submit the New Jersey Business Registration Certificate prior to the award of the contract will result in the rejection of the bid.

Subcontractors Prior to contract award or authorization, the contractor shall provide the Board 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

9 | P a g e 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 Board of Education a complete and accurate list of all subcontractors used and their addresses.

N.J.S.A. 54:49-4.1: Violations of Registration Requirements; Penalties.

A business organization that fails to provide a copy of 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 information of business registration 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 agency or under a casino service industry enterprise contract.

SAMPLES OF NEW JERSEY BUSINESS REGISTRATION CERTIFICATES

8. COMPLIANCE WITH ALL LAWS -- Where applicable

Special attention is called to requirements for Public Liability and Property Damage Insurance, Workmen’s Compensation Insurance, Social Security Act, Labor, Employment, Unemployment, Wages, Hours, Discrimination in Employment, and Assignment of Contract.

The provisions of the New Jersey Public School Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-1 et seq.) shall bind all parties and interests to the contract. The contractor shall comply with all Federal and State Laws and all rules and regulations of health, public, or other authorities controlling or limiting the methods, materials to be used, or actions of those employed in work of this kind.

The contractor shall provide any labor or material in addition to that described in the specifications and which is necessary to comply with these laws, rules, ordinances, or regulations.

The contractor shall keep themselves informed of all existing and future State and Federal Laws in any manner affecting those engaged or employed in the work and shall protect and indemnify the Board, 10 | P a g e its officers, members, and agents against any claim or liability arising from or based on the violation of any such law, ordinance, regulation order or defects.

9. Contractor/Vendor Requirements—Office Of The New Jersey State Comptroller

Contractors/vendors doing business with the board of education are reminded of the following legal requirements pertaining to the Office of the New Jersey State Comptroller:

A. Access to Relevant Documents and Information—N.J.S.A. 52:15C-14 (d)

Private vendors or other persons contracting with or receiving funds from a unit in the Executive branch of State government, including an entity exercising executive branch authority, independent State authority, public institution of higher education, or unit of local government or board of education shall upon request by the State Comptroller provide the State Comptroller with prompt access to all relevant documents and information as a condition of the contract and receipt of public monies. The State Comptroller shall not disclose any document or information to which access is provided that is confidential or proprietary. If the State Comptroller finds that any person receiving funds from a unit in the Executive branch of State government, including an entity exercising executive branch authority, independent State authority, public institution of higher education, or unit of local government or board of education refuses to provide information upon the request of the State Comptroller, or otherwise impedes or fails to cooperate with any audit or performance review, the State Comptroller may recommend to the contracting unit that the person be subject to termination of their contract, or temporarily or permanently debarred from contracting with the contracting unit.

B. Maintenance of Contract Records—N.J.A.C. 17:44-2.2

Relevant records of private vendors or other persons entering into contracts with covered entities are subject to audit or review by OSC pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:15C-14(d).

The contractor/vendor to whom a contract has been awarded, shall maintain all documentation related to products, transactions or services under this contract for a period of five years from the date of final payment. Such records shall be made available to the New Jersey Office of the State Comptroller upon request.

10. Contracts

• Award of Contract, Rejection of Bid(s) The contract shall be awarded, if at all, to the lowest responsible bidder in compliance with N.J.S.A.

18A:18A-2 (t). The Board of Education reserves the right to reject any non-responsive bids or all bids, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-22, and to waive minor informalities or non-material exceptions. The Board may, at its option, accept the lowest bid on each item and split awards among the various bidders who submit the lowest responsible bids. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-36, the Board of Education shall award the contract or reject all bids within sixty (60) days, except that the bids of any bidders who consent thereto may, at the request of the Board of Education, be held for consideration for such longer period as may be agreed.

• Equal Prices Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-37 (d), when two more responses to a request of the Board of Education offer equal prices and are the lowest responsible bids or proposals, the Board of Education may award the contract to the vendor whose response, in the discretion of the Board of Education, is the most

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• Return of Contracts and Related Contract Documents--When required Upon notification of the contract awarded by the Board of Education, the vendor shall sign and execute a formal contract agreement between the Board of Education and the vendor when required.

• Purchase Order—considered to be a contract. N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-2 (n) If the Board of Education does not require a formal contract, an approved and signed Board of Education Purchase Order will constitute a contractual agreement. When a formal contract is required, the contractor shall sign and execute said contracts and return the contracts with other required documents to the Office of the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary. Failure to execute the contract and return said contract and related documents within the prescribed time may cause a delay in payment for services rendered or products received or the annulment of the award by the Board of Education, with the bid security becoming the property of the Board of Education. The Board of Education reserves the right to accept the bid of the next lowest responsible bidder in such a case.

• Renewal of Contract; Services The Board of Education may renew a contract for services in full accordance with N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-42 for one (1) additional two (2) year or two (2) additional one (1) year periods except as provided by N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-42. Any price change included as part of an extension shall be based upon the price of the original contract as cumulatively adjusted pursuant to any previous adjustment or extension and shall not exceed the change in the index rate for the 12 months preceding the most recent quarterly calculation available at the time the contract is renewed. The terms and conditions of the contract remain substantially the same. All multi-year contracts and renewals are subject to the availability and appropriation annually of sufficient funds as may be needed to meet the extended obligation. The Board of Education is the final authority in awarding renewals of contracts.

• Term of Contract The successful vendor, to whom the contract is awarded, will be required to do and perform the work/services and to provide and furnish the materials in connection therewith in accordance with the plans and specifications on or before the date listed in the Technical Specifications.

The District is seeking a contract until all items are received and until the warranty has expired.

• Purchase Order Required; Notice to Proceed No awarded vendor shall proceed with any project, provide any service, or deliver any goods until they receive an approved purchase order authorizing work to begin or goods to be delivered.

11. Debarment, Suspension, or Disqualification

The Board of Education will not enter into a contract for work with any person, company, or firm that is on the State Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Prevailing Wage Debarment List, or the State of New Jersey Consolidated Debarment Report (www.state.nj.us/treasury/debarred).

Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:32-44.1 (a), any person who is debarred at the federal level from contracting with a federal government agency shall be debarred from contracting for any public work in this State.

All respondents are required to certify on the Contractor/Vendor Questionnaire and Certification form, indicating whether the entity listed on the quote proposal form or any person employed by this entity, nor the person’s affiliates are not debarred from contracting with a Federal government agency, nor

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• New Jersey Department of Treasury – Consolidated Debarment Report

• NJ Department of Labor and Workforce Development– Prevailing Wage Debarment List

• Federal Debarred Vendor List—System for Award Management (SAM.gov)

• Workplace Accountability in Labor List (The WALL)

P.L. 2019, c. 366 (N.J.S.A. 34:1A-1.16) authorized the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL) to create a list on its website, dubbed the Workplace Accountability in Labor List (The WALL), of any person found in violation of any State wage, benefit, and tax laws and against whom a final order has been issued by the NJDOL for such violation. Any person or business named on The WALL is prohibited from contracting with any contracting unit until the liability for violations of State wage, benefit, and tax laws have been paid in full. The WALL is now live at https://www.nj.gov/labor/ea/osec/wall.shtml.

12. Documents to be Submitted

All documents returned to the Board should be signed. Failure to sign and return all required documents with the quote may be cause for disqualification and for the quote to be rejected pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-2(y) (non-responsive).

Forms listed below must be returned with quote to the Board of Education:

1. Affirmative Action Questionnaire or Certificate of Employee Information Report

2. Chapter 271 Political Contribution Disclosure Form;

3. Non-Collusion Affidavit;

4. Quotation Proposal Form;

5. Statement of Ownership; and

6. Vendor Questionnaire/Certification;

7. Assurance of Compliance, if applicable

8. Affidavit Regarding List of Debarred, Suspended, or Disqualified Responders

9. Copy of Current Pesticide License

10. Proof of Certificate of General Liability Insurance ($3M Minimum)

Other forms requested are strongly suggested to be turned in with the quote, but needed before the award are as follows:

1. New Jersey Business Registration Certificate

2. W-9

3. Disclosure of Investment Activities in Iran Form;

4. Certification of Non-Involvement in Prohibited Activities in Russia or Belarus Form

5. Certificate of Insurance including General Liability Insurance ($3M Minimum) adding “Winslow

Township School District as additional insured.”

13. Equal Prices

Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-37(d) when two or more respondents submit equal prices and the prices are the lowest responsible quotes, the Board may award the contract to the vendor whose response, in the discretion of the Board, is the most advantageous, price and other factors considered.

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14. Iran Disclosure of Investment Activities N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-49.4

The Board of Education, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-49.4, shall implement and comply with Public Law 2012, c.25, Disclosure of Investment Activities in Iran—N.J.S.A. 52:32-55 et seq.

• N.J.S.A. 52:32-57, et seq. (P.L. 2012, c.25 and P.L. 2021, c.4)

a. A person or entity that, at the time of bid or proposal for a new contract or renewal of an existing contract, is identified on a list created pursuant to subsection b. of this section as a person or entity engaging in investment activities in Iran as described in subsection f. of section 2 of this act, shall be ineligible to, and shall not, bid on, submit a proposal for, or enter into or renew, a contract with a State agency for goods or services.

• N.J.S.A. 52:32-58: Certification Required.

a. A State agency shall require a person or entity that submits a bid or proposal or otherwise proposes to enter into or renew a contract The Board of Education, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:18A- 49.4, shall implement and comply with Public Law 2012, c.25, Disclosure of Investment Activities in Iran—N.J.S.A. 52:32-55 et seq.

• N.J.S.A. 52:32-57, et seq. (P.L. 2012, c.25 and P.L. 2021, c.4)

a. A person or entity that, at the time of bid or proposal for a new contract or renewal of an existing contract, is identified on a list created pursuant to subsection b. of this section as a person or entity engaging in investment activities in Iran as described in subsection f. of section 2 of this act, shall be ineligible to, and shall not, bid on, submit a proposal for, or enter into or renew, a contract with a State agency for goods or services.

• N.J.S.A. 52:32-58: Certification Required.

a. A State agency shall require a person or entity that submits a bid or proposal or otherwise proposes to enter into or renew a contract to certify, prior to the time a contract is awarded and at the time the contract is renewed, that the person or entity is not identified on a list created pursuant to subsection b. of section 3 of this act as a person or entity engaging in investment activities in Iran described in subsection f. of section 2 of this act.

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 the Treasury’s website atwww.state.nj.us/treasury/purchase/pdf/Chapter25List.pdf

The Board of Education has provided, within the specifications, a Disclosure of Investments Activities in Iran certification form for all persons or entities that plan to submit a bid, respond to a bid, or renew a contract with the Board. The Board of Education requests all bidders to complete, sign, and submit the form with the bid. Such certification is required to be submitted to the Board prior to the award of the contract.

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15. Non-Collusion Affidavit

A notarized Non-Collusion Affidavit shall be submitted with the bid/proposal. The bidder/respondent has to certify that he has not directly or indirectly, entered into any agreement, participated in any collusion, discussed any or all parts of this proposal with any potential bidders, or otherwise taken any action in restraint of free, competitive bidding in connection with the above named bid, and that all statements contained in said Proposal and in this affidavit are true and correct, and made with full knowledge that the Board of Education relies upon the truth of the statements contained in said Proposal and in the statements contained in this affidavit in awarding the contract for the said bid.

The respondent has to further warrant that no person or selling agency has been employed or retained to solicit or secure such contract upon an agreement or understanding for a commission, percentage, brokerage or contingent fee, except bona fide employees of bona fide established commercial or selling agencies maintained by the respondent.

The Winslow Township Board of Education has provided a Non-Collusion Affidavit form here within the specifications package. All respondents are to complete, sign, have the signature notarized and submit the form with the proposal response.

Failure to submit the Non-Collusion Affidavit with the proposal may be cause for the disqualification of the proposal.

16. Payments

Every effort will be made to pay vendors and contractors within thirty (30) to sixty (60) days provided the Board of Education receives the appropriate documentation including but not limited to:

• Signed voucher by vendor;

• Packing Slips; and

• Invoices.

Payment will be rendered upon completion of services or delivery of full order to the satisfaction of the Board of Education, unless otherwise agreed to by written contract or mandated by N.J.S.A. 18A:18A- 40.1.

The Board may, at its discretion may make partial payments. All payments are subject to approval by the Board of Education at a public meeting. Payment may be delayed from time to time depending on the Board of Education meeting schedule.

Invoices The invoice clearly outlines the goods received or services rendered and the date(s) the services were rendered.

• The invoice must include the full name and address of the company.

• The invoice must include the purchase order number from the board of education.

• The invoice must have the company’s invoice number that may be used as reference.

• The invoice must list the goods or services rendered.

• The invoice must be submitted to the Business Office.

• Invoices must be submitted within thirty (30) days of service.

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17. Political Contributions Disclosure – Pay to Play

• Annual Disclosure A business entity as defined by law is advised of its responsibility to file an annual disclosure statement on political contributions with the New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.13 (P.L. 2005 Chapter 271 section 3) if the business entity receives contracts in excess of $50,000 from public entities in a calendar year. It is the business entity’s responsibility to determine if filing is necessary. Additional information on this requirement is available from the New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission at 1-888-313-3532 or www.elec.nj.us.

• Chapter 271 Political Contribution Disclosure Form Business entities (contractors) receiving contracts from a public agency that are NOT awarded pursuant to a “fair and open” process (defined at N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.7) are subject to the provisions of N.J.S.A.

19:44A-20.26. This law provides that 10 days prior to the award of such a contract, the contractor shall disclose contributions to:

• any continuing political committee (a.k.a., political action committee)

• any candidate, committee of a candidate for, or holder of, an elective office:

o of the public entity awarding the contract o of that county in which that public entity is located o of another public entity within that county o or of a legislative district in which that public entity is located or, when the public entity is a county, of any legislative district which includes all or part of the county

The disclosure must list reportable contributions to any of the committees that exceed $200 per election cycle that were made during the 12 months prior to award of the contract. See N.J.S.A. 19:44A-8 and 19:44A-16 for more details on reportable contributions.

N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.26 itemizes the parties from whom contributions must be disclosed when a business entity is not a natural person. This includes the following:

• individuals with an “interest” ownership or control of more than 10% of the profits or assets of a business entity or 10% of the stock in the case of a business entity that is a corporation for profit

• all principals, partners, officers, or directors of the business entity or their spouses

• any subsidiaries directly or indirectly controlled by the business entity

• IRS Code Section 527 New Jersey- based organizations, directly or indirectly controlled by the business entity and filing as continuing political committees. (PACs).

When the business entity is a natural person, “a contribution by that person’s spouse or child, residing therewith, shall be deemed to be a contribution by the business entity.” [N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.26(b)] The contributor must be listed on the disclosure.

Any business entity that fails to comply with the disclosure provisions shall be subject to a fine imposed by ELEC in an amount to be determined by the Commission, which may be based upon the amount that the business entity failed to report.

The enclosed list of agencies is provided to assist the contractor in identifying those public agencies whose elected official and/or candidate campaign committees are affected by the disclosure

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The enclosed form, a content-consistent facsimile, or an electronic data file containing the required details (along with a signed cover sheet) may be used as the contractor’s submission and is disclosable to the public under the Open Public Records Act.

Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.26 (a), all business entities shall submit a completed and signed Chapter 271 Political Contribution Disclosure Form with their bid.

18. Political Contributions/Award of Contracts

Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-6.3 (a) (1-4), please note the following:

Award of Contract -- Reportable Contributions -- N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-6.3 (a) (1) “No board of education will vote upon or award any contract in the amount of $17,500 or greater to any business entity which has made a contribution reportable by the recipient under P.L.1973, c83 (codified at N.J.S.A. 19:44A-1 et seq.) to a member of the board of education during the preceding one-year period.

Contributions During Term of Contract – Prohibited -- N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-6.3 (a) (2-3) “Contributions reportable by the recipient under P.L. 1973, c83 (codified at N.J.S.A. 19:44A-1 et seq.) to any member of the school board from any business entity doing business with the school district are prohibited during the term of the contract.”

“When a business entity referred in 4.1(e) is a natural person, contribution by that person’s spouse or child that resides therewith shall be deemed to be a contribution by the business entity. When a business entity is other than a natural person, a contribution by any person or other business entity having an interest therein shall be deemed to be a contribution by the business entity.”

Chapter 271 Political Contribution Disclosure Form; Required--N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.26 (a) All business entities are required to submit a completed and signed Chapter 271 Political Contribution Disclosure Form with their bid package. The Board of Education will review the Chapter 271 PCD Form to determine whether the business entity is in compliance with the aforementioned N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-6.3

(a) (2) Award of Contract.

19. Pre-Employment Requirements – Contracted Service Providers

REQUIRED X NOT REQUIRED

When applicable, all contracted service providers, whose employees have regular contact with students, shall comply with the Pre-Employment Requirements in accordance with New Jersey P.L. 2018 c.5, N.J.S.A. 18A:6-7.6 et seq. Contracted service providers are to review the following New Jersey Department of Education—Pre-Employment Resource P.L. 2018 c.5 link below for guidance and compliance procedures.

https://www.nj.gov/education/crimhist/preemployment/

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20. Price Guarantee—Ninety (90) Days

The winning vendor shall guarantee all prices for the period of ninety (90) days from the quotation due date, unless otherwise noted in the specifications.

21. Product Guarantee; No Substitutions

The successful vendor shall guarantee that all goods and materials supplied shall be new, unused and meet the specifications as noted in this quotation. The Board of Education will not accept substituted items that deviate from the items listed on the purchase order.

22. Purchase Authorization; Purchase Order Required

No goods, materials, supplies, equipment, etc., may be sent or delivered to the Board of Education, nor services rendered, unless the vendor has in his possession a signed Board of Education purchase order with a purchase order number authorizing the purchase.

23. Quotation Due Date

All quotations are to be received by the Winslow Township Board of Education no later than Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Quotations are to be sent to:

Tyra McCoy-Boyle School Business Administrator/Board Secretary

Winslow Township Board of Education Business Office

40 Cooper Folly Road Atco, New Jersey 08004

Submission Directions:

E-mail Submission to: mccoyty@winslow-schools.com, with a copy to: schannema@winslow-schools.com

Please use the Subject Line: Quote 2027-07 Snake Repellant Services Alternatively, quotes may be delivered to: Winslow Township School District Administration Building, 40 Cooper Folly Road, Atco, New Jersey 08004.

Note: If quotes are submitted by mail or hand delivered, they should be enclosed in a sealed envelope and clearly marked with the Title: Quote 2027-07 Snake Repellant Services.

Please include in your submission: one (1) original with two (2) identical copies, for a total of three (3) sets.

24. Quotation Proposal Form

All prices are to be written in by typewriter or ink in a legible manner on the official Quotation Proposal Form. Any price showing any erasure or alteration must be initialed by the vendor in ink, at the right margin next to the altered entry. Failure to initial any erasure or alteration may be cause to disqualify that particular quote entry. If the disqualified entry is a required one, the entire quotation may be subject to rejection, so please fill out all entries with care.

The Quotation Proposal Form must be duly signed by the authorized representative of the company in the appropriate space, at the end of the Quotation Form. Failure to sign the Quotation Proposal Form may be cause to disqualify the entire quotation. If the Quotation Proposal Form contains more than one sheet, then vendors are requested to affix the company name and address on each intervening sheet between the front sheet and the signature sheet which already bear the company information.

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The Board of Education will not consider any price on which there is any alteration to, or departure from, the specifications. Vendors are not to make any changes on the Quotation Proposal Form, or qualify their prices with conditions differing from those defined in the contract documents. If vendors do make changes on the Quotation Proposal Form, except as noted above for initialed clerical mistakes, it shall be cause to disqualify that particular price as non-responsive N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-2(y).

By submitting a proposal, the vendor covenants that he has carefully examined the contract documents, addenda, if any, and the site; and that from his investigation, he has satisfied himself as to the nature and location of the work, the general and local conditions and all matters which may in any way affect the work or its performance, and that as a result of such examination, he fully understands the intent and purpose thereof, his obligations thereunder, and that he will not make any claim for, or have any right to damages, because of the lack of any information.

Each vendor submitting a price for a service contract shall include in his price all labor, materials, equipment, services, and other requirements necessary, or incidental to, the completion of the work, and other pertinent work as hereinafter described, in accordance with the contract documents. Vendors are to submit one price per item. The District will not accept multiple prices on individual items.

Responders are to submit one quote price per item. The Board will not accept multiple quotation prices on individual basis, nor will the Board accept a “bottom line” or “all or none” quote subject to the vendor receiving the entire contract.

25. Right to Know Law

All potentially hazardous materials or substances must be properly labeled in full accordance with the New Jersey Right to Know Law - N.J.S.A. 34:5A-1 et seq. All contractors or vendors who need additional information about the New Jersey Right to Know Law are to contact the:

New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services Right to Know Program

CN 368

Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0368

26. Russia or Belarus; Prohibited Activities

The Board of Education shall comply with N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-49.5 and N.J.S.A. 52:32-60.1, (L 2022, c.3) which requires a person (or entity) to certify, before a contract is awarded, renewed, amended, or extended, by the Board 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.

The Board has provided within the specifications, a Certification on Non-Involvement in Prohibited Activities in Russia or Belarus Form for all persons or entities, that plan to submit a bid, respond to a proposal, or renew a contract with the board, to complete, sign and submit with the proposal. The Certification on Non-Involvement in Prohibited Activities in Russia or Belarus Form is to be completed, certified, and submitted prior to the award of the contract.

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27. Statement of Ownership (N.J.S.A. 52:25-24.2)

No corporation, partnership, or limited liability company shall be awarded any contract nor shall any agreement be entered into for the performance of any work or the furnishing of any materials or supplies, the cost of which is to be paid with or out of any public funds, by the State, or any county, municipality or school district, or any subsidiary or agency of the State, or of any county, municipality or school district, or by any authority, board, or commission which exercises governmental functions, unless prior to the receipt of the bid or accompanying the bid, of said corporation, said partnership, or said limited liability company there is submitted a statement setting forth 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. If one or more such stockholder or partner or member is itself a corporation or partnership or limited liability company, the stockholders holding 10 percent or more of that corporation's stock, or the individual partners owning 10 percent or greater interest in that partnership, or the members owning 10 percent or greater interest in that limited liability company, as the case may be, shall also be listed. 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 in this act, has been listed.

To comply with this section, a bidder with any direct or indirect parent entity which is publicly traded may submit the name and address of each publicly traded entity and the name and address of each person that holds a 10 percent or greater beneficial interest in the publicly traded entity as of the last annual filing with the federal Securities and Exchange Commission or the foreign equivalent, and, if there is any person that holds a 10 percent or greater beneficial interest, also shall submit links to the websites containing the last annual filings with the federal Securities and Exchange Commission or the foreign equivalent and the relevant page numbers of the filings that contain the information on each person that holds a 10 percent or greater beneficial interest.

The included Statement of Ownership shall be completed and submitted with the quote proposal. Failure to submit a disclosure document shall result in rejection of the quote as it cannot be remedied after bids have been opened.

28. Taxes

As a New Jersey governmental entity, the Board of Education is exempt from the requirements under New Jersey state sales and use tax (N.J.S.A. 54:32B-1 et seq.), and does not pay any sales or use taxes.

Responders should note that they are expected to comply with the provisions of said statute and the rules and regulations promulgated thereto to qualify them for examinations and reference to any and all labor, services, materials and supplies furnished to the Board of Education. Contractors may not use the Board’s tax-exempt status to purchase supplies, materials, service or equipment.

A contractor may qualify for a New Jersey Sales Tax Exemption on the purchase of materials, supplies and services when these purchases are used exclusively to fulfill the terms and conditions of the contract with the Board of Education. All contractors are referred to New Jersey Division of Taxation– Tax Bulletin S&U-3 for guidance. Again, contractors are not permitted to use the Board’s tax identification number to purchase supplies, materials, services of equipment.

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29. Vendor Questionnaire/Certification

The attached Vendor Questionnaire/Certification form must be completed and submitted with the quotation.

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To be completed, signed, and returned with Quote Submission

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION QUESTIONNAIRE

Quote # Q2027-07 Date: October 20, 2026

This form is to be completed and returned with the bid. However, the Board will accept in lieu of this Questionnaire, Affirmative Action Evidence Employee Information Report stapled to this page.

1. Our company has a federal Affirmative Action Plan approval. Yes No

If yes, please attach a copy of the plan to this questionnaire.

2. Our company has a N.J. State Certificate of Employee Information Report Yes No

If yes, please attach a copy of the certificate to this questionnaire.

3. If you answered “NO” to both questions No. 1 and 2, you must apply for an Affirmative Action

Employee Information Report – Form AA302.

Please visit the New Jersey Department of Treasury website for the Division of Public Contracts Equal Employment Opportunity…