238-25 Exhibit A to Agreement for Snow Removal Services - 2025.pdf

GENERAL INSTRUCTION TO BIDDERS 1. The Township of West Orange reserves the right to reject any or all bids, or to waive any informalities in the bids, and unless otherwise specified by the bidder, to accept any item in the bid, should it be deemed in the best interest of the Township of West Orange to do so. 2. In case of default by the bidder or contractor, the Township of West Orange may procure the articles or services from other sources and hold the bidder or contractor responsible for any excess cost occasioned thereby. 3. The bidder, if awarded a contract, agrees to protect, defend and save harmless the Township of West Orange against any damage for payment for the use of any patented material process, article or devise that may enter into manufacture, construction, or form a part of the work covered by either order or contract, and the bidder further agrees to indemnify and save harmless the Township of West Orange from suits or actions of every nature and description brought against it, for, or on account of any injuries or damages received or sustained by any party or parties by, or from any of the acts of the contractor, his servants or agents. 4. The contractor shall maintain sufficient insurance to protect against all claims under Workers Compensation, General Liability and Automobile and shall be subject to approval for adequacy of protection and certificates of such insurance shall be provided to the Township of West Orange when required. 5. It is to be understood by the bidder that this bid is submitted on the basis of specifications prepared by the Township of West Orange and the fact that any bidder is not familiar with these specifications or conditions will not be accepted as an excuse. 6. Each bid must be signed in ink or ball pen by the person authorized to do so. 7. Bidders must use the proposal form furnished by the Township of West Orange when submitting their bid, if applicable. 8. Non-Collusion Affidavit must be completed and included with bid. 9. A Bid Guaranty of 10% of the bid amount not to exceed $20,000 and not to be less than $500.00 along with a Consent of Surety. 10. A Performance Bond in the amount of 100% of total bid is required. 11. Insert prices for furnishing all of the material and/or labor described or required. Prices shall be net, including any charges for packing, crating, containers, etc. and all transportation

uired. 11. Insert prices for furnishing all of the material and/or labor described or required. Prices shall be net, including any charges for packing, crating, containers, etc. and all transportation charges fully prepaid by the contractor. F.O.B. destination and placement at locations specified by the Township of West Orange. No additional charges will be allowed for any transportation costs resulting from partial shipments made at the vendor’s convenience when a single shipment is ordered. 3