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This is a public tender notice from the Township of Mahwah, Bergen County, New Jersey, for the Lawrence Road Water Main Replacement project (Bid MTB ****). The work involves the construction of approximately 1,310 feet of 8-inch ductile iron water main and appurtenances, including transfer and reconnection of water service lines, pressure testing, and disinfection. All work, except final restoration, must be completed within 70 consecutive calendar days from the notice to proceed. Final restoration must be completed within 150 consecutive calendar days. Bid documents and specifications are available free of charge from March 30, 2026, and can be obtained by emailing ***@***. *. * with company details. Each bid must be on prescribed forms, accompanied by a noncollusion affidavit, ownership statement compliance form, consent of surety, and a certified check, cashiers check, or bid bond of at least 10% of the bid amount (not to exceed $20,****). The successful bidder must provide a performance and payment bond of 100% of the accepted bid amount and required insurance policies. Bids must be enclosed in a sealed envelope addressed to the owner and labeled for the specific bid. Bids are irrevocable for 60 days. The township reserves the right to reject bids, waive minor informalities, and accept the bid from the lowest responsible bidder.
The bid notice states that all work, with the exception of final restoration, shall be completed within seventy 70 consecutive calendar days from the date of the written notice to proceed with the work, and all final restoration work shall be completed within one hundred fifty 150 consecutive calendar days from the date of the written notice to proceed with the work.
The bid notice states that the township reserves the right to accept the bid from the lowest responsible bidder.
The bid notice states that bids must be accompanied by a consent of surety and a certified check, cashiers check, or bid bond of not less than ten 10 percent of the amount bid and, not to exceed 20, **** the case of corporations not chartered in New Jersey, a proper certificate that such corporation is authorized to do business in the state of New Jersey must be provided. Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of n. j. s. a. 10: 5-31 et seq. and n. j. a. c. 17: 27 regarding equal employment opportunity, as amended. All corporations and partnerships must comply with chapter 33, of the p. l. of ****, regarding disclosure of partners and stockholders.
The bid notice states that in default thereof, said checks and the amount represented thereby will be forfeited to the aforesaid owner as liquidated damages.