Township Council Meeting — Packet

t 14, Prevalling Wage & Labor Laws. The New Jersey prevailing Wage Act {P.D. 1963, Chapter 150} and provisions of the State Labor Laws shall be compiled with by the successful bidder. 15. Equal or Tie Bids, The Township of West Orange reserves the right to award at their discretion to any one of the tle bidders. 16. Return of Bid Security. Alt bid security of the three lowest responsible bidders shall be returned with 10 days. Within 3 days after signing of the contract and approval of contractor's performance bond, the bid security remaining bidders shall be returned to them, if applicable. +47, The Township cf West Orange Is exempt from any State salestax: 18. For purpose of evaluation where an equivalent product Is being furnished, bidder must indicate any variation to our specifications no matter how slight. All exceptions shall be submitted on separate sheets within your submission. lf no varlations are indicated, it will be construed that the bid fully complies with our specifications, 19, Quantities as shown are approximate and the Township of West Orange reserves the right to increase or decrease quantities by 20% at the unit price bid, 20. The contract, if applicable, shall be in effect for two (2) years from the date of award, unless otherwise stated. Township can extend the contract far one (1) additional year, if agreed, . 21. Bids may be hand delivered or mailed per legal notice to bidders. In case of malled bids, the Township of West Orange assumes no responsibility for bids after the designated date and time and will return late blds to the bidder unopened, 22. Pay to Play Requirements Contractars are advised of the responsibility ta file an annual disclosure statement on political contributions with the New Jersey Electlon Enforcement Commission, pursuant to NJ.S.A, 19:44- 20.13(P.L. 2005, c, 271, s.3), if the contractor recalves contracts in excess of $50,000 In the aggregate from public entities during the calendar year. It is the contractor's responsibility to determine if filing is necessary, Additional information on this requirement Is available from ELEC at 888-313-3532 or at www.elec.state.ni.us. In addition, pursuant to Section 2-68.1 of the Revised General Ordinances of the Township of West Orange respondents shall disclose all political contributions of two hundred dollars ($200) or more made within the preceding five (5)

2-68.1 of the Revised General Ordinances of the Township of West Orange respondents shall disclose all political contributions of two hundred dollars ($200) or more made within the preceding five (5) years to any elected officials of the Township of West Orange currently in office or any political organization affiliated with an elected official of the Township currently In office

Blds are due; April 12, 2023 at 11:00 AM Township of West Orange, Room 111, 66 Maln Street West Orange, NJ 07052 M-F 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM f Contact: Panayiota Reynolds, Purchasing Agent (973) 325-4056 Email: preynolds@westorange.org Na interpretation af the meaning of the specifications will be made to any bidder orally. Every request for such interpretations should be in writing to the Purchasing Agent and to be given consideration must be received at least seven (7) days prior to the date fixed of the opening bids, Any and all such interpretations and any supplemental Instruction will be malled to all prospective bidders {at the respective addresses furnished for such purpose) not later than three (3) days prior to the date fixed for the opening of bids. Failure of any bidder to receive any such addenda or interpretations shall not relieve any bidder from any obligation under his bld submitted, All addenda so Issued shall became part of the contract document, Mandatory forms; Disclosure of Ownership Form EEO/Affirmative Action Compliance Prohibited Russta-Belarus Activities & Iran Investment Activities Business Registration Notice of addendurn/addenda Political Contribution Form Application after award: wd Certificate of Insurance. —-- -—f vee eles

7 I f i i i | ft { | ! | | | | Business Registration Certification and if requixed Public Works Contractor Registration Certification i Effeotive Septomber1;2004; the State-has expanded tis Contractor Registration Progrant to toveat Government contracts, P,L, 2004, ¢57, All business organizations that do business with a local government agency are required to be registered with the State. The business must provide proof of that registration to the local government agency before that local government agency can onter into a contract with the business. A copy of the Business Registration Certificate must also be on file before any purchase ordet/voucher or other contracting document can be issued. Contractors are responsible for notifying subcontractors. Further information and registration can be obtained online from the NI Treasury, Division of Revenue ; or by calling (609) 292-1730. AERO R SR RR ok aa fo ea oe aR P.L, 1999 Chapter 238. The Public Works Contractor Registration Act specifies that no contractor of subcontractor shall bid on or engage in any contract (or part thereof) for public work which is subject to the provisions of the “New Jersey Prevailing Wage Act”, P.L, 1963 C, 150 (0. 34:1 1-56.25 et seq.) for the construction, reconstruction, demolition, alteration, repair, or maintenance ofa public building regularly open to and used by the general public or public institution, and includes any subcontractor or lower tier subcontractor of a'contractor unless they are registered with the Commissioner of Labor.

AFFIDAVIT OF NON-COLLUSION \ The undersigned. bidder of full age, being duly sworn according to law depose and hereby specifically certifies i that: AP the best of the bidder's] Jarowledge en betief the-annexcet bit propos for tis project has not tse ————> prepared in collusion with any other bidder of like item or services and the prices, discounts, terms and conditions thereof have not been directly or indirectly communicated by or on behalf of the bidder to any person other than the recipient of the bid and will not be communicated to any person prior to the official opening of the bid. B. The bidder fully understands that no premiums, rebates, or gratuities are permitted either with, prior to, or after signing of contract. Any violation will result in cancellation and removal from the bid list. C. The bidder further certifies that the undersigned has the necessary authority, to sign this stipulation stating that the bidder has not entered into any agreement, or otherwise taken any action in restraint of free competitive bidding in connection with this bid. . - - - os All references to the bidder are understood to include the undersigned and all principals, partners and officers of the bidder. Date: | (Gignature) {Name and Fite) (Conapany) ! (Kideessy (Corporate Seal) Subsoribed and sworn to before me this day of 20, Notary Seal

Icertify, pursuant to law, that neither the person or entity listed above, nor any parent | eniily, subsidiary, or affiliate appears on the N.J. Department of Treasury's lists of entities engaged in prohibited activities in Russia or Belarus pursuant to P.L, 2022, e. 3 or in investment activities in Iran pursuant to PL. 2012, e. 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. (Skip Part 2 and sign and complete the Certification below.)

i | I certify, pursuant to law, that neither the person or entity listed above, nor any parent entily, subsidiary, or affiliate is listed on the N.J. Department of the Treasury's lists of entities determined to be engaged in prohibited activities in Russia or Belarus pursuant to PL. 2022, c. 3. I further certify that I am the person listed above, or I am an officer or representative of the entily listed above and am authorized te make this certification on its.behalf(Skip Part 2_and_sign and complete-the Certification-|__ below.) Jam unable to certify ay above because ihe person or entity and/or a parent entity, subsidiary, or affiliate is listed on the Department's Russia-Belarus list and/or Chapter 25 Ivan list. I will provide a detailed, accurate, and precise description of the activities as directed in Part 2 below, and sign and complete the Certification below. Failure to provide such will prevent the award of the contract to the person |, or entity, and appropriate ‘penalties. fines, and/or sanctions will be assessed as provided by law.

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EXHIBIT A MANDATORY EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY LANGUAGE N.J.5.A, 10:5-31 at seq. (P.L. 1975, C. 127) NAC. 17:27 GOODS, PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AND GENERAL SERVICE 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 ~~ ~~ ——and-court decisions of the State of New Jersey and-as established -by applicable Federat law and-applicable—— -——— —— - equal employment opportunity is afforded to such applicants In recrultment and emplayment, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to thelr age, race, creed, color, national orlgin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expresstan, disability, nationality or sex, Such equal employment opportunity shall include, but not be !Imited to the following: ernployment, upgrading, demotion, or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, Including apprenticeship, 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 pravislons 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 aff qualified applicants will recelve consideration for employment without regerd to age, race, creed, color, national erigin, 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 coples of the notice in conspicuous places available to

ce, to be provided by the agency contracting officer, advising the labor union of the contractor's commitments under this chapter and shall post coples 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 Amertcans with Disabilities Act, The contractor or subsentractor agrees to make good faith efforts to meet targeted county employment goals established in accordance with NJ.A.C, 17:27-5.2. 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, nationatity 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. i Federal court decisions. In conforming with the targeted employment goals, the contractor or subcontractor agreds to review 4 i I i all procedures relating to transfer, upgrading, downgrading and layoff to ensure that all such actions are { Page | 1s