CONTRACT B503 FURNISH AND DELIVER SETTLING AIDS OR POLYMER TO THE PVSC FINAL CLARIFIERS FOR A ONE (1) YEAR PERIOD

"Protecting Public Health and the Environment"
CONTRACT B503
PASSAIC VALLEY SEWERAGE COMMISSION
600 WILSON AVENUE
NEWARK, NJ 07105
CONTRACT AND SPECIFICATIONS
TO
FURNISH AND DELIVER SETTLING AIDS OR POLYMER TO THE PVSC FINAL
CLARIFIERS FOR A ONE (1) YEAR PERIOD

BID DOCUMENT SUBMISSION CHECKLIST
CONTRACT B503
FURNISH AND DELIVER SETTLING AIDS OR POLYMER TO THE PVSC FINAL
CLARIFIERS FOR A ONE (1) YEAR PERIOD
Initial Each Item
Item Contract Section
Submitted with Bid
1. Invitation to Bid INV-1 to INV-3
2. Acknowledgment of Receipt of ACK-1
Changes to Bid Documents*
3. Signature S-1
4. References R-1
5. Bid Bond or Certified Check * BB-1
6. Statement of Ownership * SO-1 to SO-3
7. Affirmative Action Compliance AAC-1
8. Instructions to Bidders IB-1
9. Proposal* P-1 TO P-3
10. Vendor Bid List VBL-1
11. Bidders Exception List BE-1
12. Contract Agreement CA-1 To CA-2
13. NJ Business Registration BR-1
14. General Conditions GC-1 To GC-5
15. Supplemental Conditions SC-1 To SC-4
16. Specifications Spec-1 to Spec-4
17. Disclosure of Investment Activities DISC-IR
in Iran
18. Certification of Non-Involvement DISC-RU
in Prohibited Activities in Russia
and Belarus
* Failure to submit these documents is a mandatory cause for the bid to be rejected. (N.J.S.A. 40A:11-23-2)
SIGNATURE: The undersigned hereby acknowledges and has submitted the above listed requirements. This sheet must be submitted
with the bid documents.
Name of Bidder:
(Company Name)
By Authorized Representative:
Signature:
Print Name and Title ______________________________________________Date: _________

CONTRACT B503 INV-1
INVITATION TO BID
Notice is hereby given that Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission will receive sealed bids until 10:00 o'clock in
the morning on June 30, 2026, in the PVSC Purchasing Department, Administration Building. At that time and
place, and in accordance with COVID-19 emergency public health regulations currently issued by the State of
New Jersey, the sealed proposals will be publicly opened, announced and recorded via the Zoom Conferencing
Application at https://pvsc.zoom.us/j/2496333971. Bidders can also dial into the bid opening by phone at (1+646
876 9923), access code (249 633 3971)
Security Notice: All contractors, subcontractors contractor employees and/or representatives entering the
plant must have and must present to PVSC Security, government issued identification such as a valid
picture Driver's License or Passport. This applies to bid openings, pre-bid conferences and all on-premises
contract work.
All bids must be made upon the blank form of proposal annexed hereto. All blank spaces must be filled in black
ink, in both words and figures, with the amounts for which the proposal is made. The proposal must be signed by
the bidder who shall include his business address.
Proposals shall be enclosed in opaque sealed envelopes, addressed to the Passaic Valley
Sewerage Commission, 600 Wilson Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07105, with the name
and address of the bidder plainly marked upon the outside thereof. (If forwarded by
mail, the sealed envelope containing the proposal, marked as directed above must be
enclosed in another envelope addressed as specified in the Proposal, preferably by
registered mail.) (If forwarded by express carrier or other delivery service, please be
advised that access to the PVSC is restricted to the following address: 699 Ave P, Newark
New Jersey 07105). The outside envelope containing bids must clearly identify the bid
number, contract name and bid opening date. Failure to follow this procedure is grounds
for rejection.
It is the purpose of Passaic Valley Sewerage Commissioners not to award the contract to any bidder
who does not furnish evidence satisfactory to them that he is responsible and that he has sufficient
financial resources, ability, experience and plant to enable him to prosecute the work successfully, and
to fulfill all requirements of the contract.
Each bid must be accompanied by a certified check, or by a bid bond in an amount not less than
$ 1,500.00 enclosed in a sealed envelope, with the bid. Certified checks shall be drawn upon a National Bank or a
Trust Company doing business in the State of New Jersey and shall be payable to the order to of the Passaic
Valley Sewerage Commissioners. Bid bonds shall be prepared on the form of Bid Bond attached hereto, and shall
be duly executed by the bidder as principal and having as surety thereon, sureties or a surety company shall be
licensed to do business in the State of New Jersey, and listed in the current Federal Register, Department of the
Treasury Circular 570, "Surety Companies Acceptable on Federal Bonds".
Certified checks will be returned to all except the three (3) lowest formal bidders within ten (10) days after the
formal opening of bids (Sundays and Holidays Excepted, and the remaining checks will be returned to the
unsuccessful bidders within three (3) days after the Commissioners and the accepted bidder have executed the
contract, or if no contract has been so executed, within 60 days after the date of the opening of bids, upon demand
of the bidder at any time thereafter, as long as he has not been notified of the acceptance of his bid.
All bidders on this contract are required to complete a "Statement of Ownership of all Owners of 10% or more of
the Stock of the Corporation" found in the contract documents.
All bidders on this contract are required to hold or obtain a "New Jersey Business Registration Certificate" as
required by N.J.S.A. 52:32-44 and submit proof of certification along with bid submission. Information on the
New Jersey Business Registration. Certification Program, operated by the New Jersey Department of the Treasury,
can be found on the internet at www.nj.gov/njbgs or by phone at 609-292-1730.

CONTRACT B503 INV-2
All bidders to whom the contract is awarded to be eligible for contract award under the terms and conditions of
New Jersey Executive Order Number 134 as described in the subsequent bid documents.
The bidder to whom the contract is awarded will be required to provide the necessary
documents as required by Public Law 1975, Chapter. 127, NJAC 17:27 Affirmative Action
Compliance.
The bidder to whom the contract is awarded will be required to execute the contract within ten
(10) days (not including Sunday) from the date of the mailing of a notice from Passaic Valley
Sewerage Commissioners to the bidder, according to the address given by him, that the contract
is ready for signature; and in case of his failure or neglect so to do, Passaic Valley Sewerage
Commissioners may, at their option, determine that the bidder has abandoned the contract; and
thereupon the proposal and acceptance shall be null and void, the bid security accompanying
the proposal shall be forfeited to the Passaic Valley Sewerage Commissioners, and the bidder
shall additionally be liable for all damages to the Commissioners occasioned by such default.
The sureties or surety company must be satisfactory to the Passaic Valley Sewerage
Commissioners.
Passaic Valley Sewerage Commissioners reserve the right to reject any and all bids, or to
accept any bid should they deem it to be for their interest so to do. Passaic Valley Sewerage
Commissioners also reserve the right to waive any informality in any bid should they deem it
to be for their interest so to do.
If the contractor elects to provide the specified bid security in lieu of a performance bond, the
bid security shall become a bond for the successful bidder and will be returned to him upon
completion of the contract.
Questions and request for proposals shall be directed to the Passaic Valley Sewerage
Commissioners Purchasing Department, telephone number (973)466-2723
PASSAIC VALLEY SEWERAGE COMMISSIONERS
600 Wilson Avenue, Newark, N.J. 07105

CONTRACT B503 ACK-1
PASSAIC VALLEY SEWERAGE COMMISSION
ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF RECEIPT OF CHANGES TO BID DOCUMENTS FORM
CONTRACT B503
FURNISH AND DELIVER SETTLING AIDS OR POLYMER TO THE PVSC FINAL
CLARIFIERS FOR A ONE (1) YEAR PERIOD
Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-23.1a, the undersigned bidder hereby acknowledges receipt of the
following notices, revisions, or addenda to the bid advertisement specifications or bid
documents. By indicating date of receipt, bidder acknowledges the submitted bid takes into
account the provisions of the notice, revision or addendum. Note that the PVSC's record of
notice to bidders shall take precedence and that failure to include provisions of changes in a bid
proposal may be subject for rejection of the bid. If there were no revisions or addenda write
NONE on the top line, sign the acknowledgment below and submit with the bid documents.
How Received
Local Unit Reference Number
(mail, fax, Date Received
or Title of Addendum/Revision
pick-up, etc.)
Acknowledgment by Bidder:
Name of Bidder:
(Company Name)
By Authorized Representative:
Signature:
Print Name and Title:
Date:

CONTRACT B503 S-1
CONTRACT B503
PASSAIC VALLEY SEWERAGE COMMISSIONERS
PROPOSAL TO
FURNISH AND DELIVER SETTLING AIDS OR POLYMER TO THE PVSC FINAL
CLARIFIERS FOR A ONE (1) YEAR PERIOD
To: PASSAIC VALLEY SEWERAGE COMMISSIONERS
The undersigned, as bidder, declares that the only persons or parties interested in this proposal
as principals are named under the bid signatures, that the proposal is made without collusion
with any other person, firm or corporation; that he has carefully examined the annexed
proposed form of contract and bond and the drawings therein referred to; and that he proposes
and agrees, if this proposal is accepted, to contract with the Passaic Valley Sewerage
Commissioners, in the form of the copy of the Contract deposited in the office; of the Passaic
Valley Sewerage Commissioners, to perform all the work described in the contract
specifications in the manner and time therein prescribed, and according to the requirements of
the Engineer as therein set forth, and that he will take in full payment therefore the following
sums, exclusive of all taxes, to wit:
If this proposal shall be accepted by the Passaic Valley Sewerage Commissioners, and the
undersigned shall fail to contract as aforesaid, within ten (10) days (not including Sunday) from
the date of the mailing of a notice from the Passaic Valley Sewerage Commissioners to him,
according to the address herewith given, that the contract is ready for signature, then the
Passaic Valley Sewerage Commissioners may at their option determine that the bidder has
abandoned the contract and thereupon the proposal and acceptance shall be null and void, and
the certified check and the proceeds thereof for $1,500.00 dollars accompanying this proposal
shall become the property of the Passaic Valley Sewerage Commissioners and additionally the
bidder shall be liable to said Commissioners for any and all damages accruing to said
Commissioners by reason of said failure to default; otherwise the accompanying check shall be
returned to the undersigned.
Signature of bidder with residence and business address.
Business ________________________ Residence________________________________
_________________________ ________________________________
__________________________ ________________________________
Dated: __________________________________

CONTRACT B503 R-1
If the bidder can give the names and addresses of the proposed sureties or surety
company that will sign the bond, he is requested to do so below. The names will not be made
public.
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
The bidder is requested to state below what work of a character similar to that
included in the proposed contract he has done and give references that will enable the Passaic
Valley Sewerage Commissioners to judge of his experience, skill and business standing.
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________

CONTRACT B503 BB-1
BID BOND
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS That we, the undersigned
________________________________________________________________________ as
Principal; and _______________________________________________________________
Surety, are hereby held and firmly bound unto the Passaic Valley Sewerage Commissioners in
the penal sum of $1,500.00 for the payment of which, well and truly to be made, we hereby
jointly and severally bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns.
Signed this_________ day of _______________
The condition of the above obligation is such that whereas the Principal has submitted to the
Passaic Valley Sewerage Commissioners a certain Bid, attached hereto, and hereby made a part
hereof, to enter into a contract in writing, to
FURNISH AND DELIVER SETTLING AIDS OR POLYMER TO THE PVSC FINAL
CLARIFIERS FOR A ONE (1) YEAR PERIOD
NOW THEREFORE,
If said Bid shall be rejected, or, in the alternate, If said Bid shall be accepted and the Principal
shall execute and in accordance with said Bid) and shall furnish a bond for his faithful
performance of said Contract, and shall in all other respects perform the agreement created by
the acceptance of said Bid.
Then, this obligation shall be void, otherwise the same shall remain in force, and effect; it being
expressly understood and agreed that the liability of the Surety for any and all claims hereunder
shall, in no event, exceed the penal amount of this obligation as herein stated.
The Surety, for value received, hereby stipulates and agrees that the obligations of said Surety
and its bond shall be in no way impaired or affected by any extension of the time within which
the Principal may accept such Bid; and said Surety does hereby waive notice of any such
extension.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Principal and the Surety have set their hands and seals, and
such of them as are corporations having caused their corporate seals to be hereto affixed and
these presents to be signed by their proper officers, the day and year first set forth above.
Principal: __________________________ Surety: ___________________________
By: _______________________________ By: ______________________________
Authorized Signature Authorized Signature
_________________________________ _________________________________
Print Name Print Name
Title:______________________________ Title:______________________________
Seal:______________________________ Seal:______________________________

CONTRACT B503 AAC-1
IF AWARDED A CONTRACT YOUR COMPANY/FIRM WILL BE REQUIRED TO
PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION TO THE COMMISSIONERS PRIOR TO
THE ACTUAL AWARD OF THE CONTRACT AND/OR EXECUTION THEREOF:
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION COMPLIANCE
Pursuant to Public Law 1975, C. 127,(NJAC 17:27 Affirmative Action Compliance
requires that successful bidders on contracts let by Public Agencies prior to or with the execution
of the contract, the low bidders shall furnish the Passaic Valley Sewerage Commissioners with
one of the following documents, whichever may be applicable to his
present situation.
1. Copy of a Federal letter of approval from the U. S. Department of
Labor's Office of Federal Compliance Programs (OFCCP).
2. Photocopy of the Certificate of Employee Information Report.
3. A copy of form (A.A. 302) Affirmative Action Employee Information Report.
4. Failure to supply the Affirmative Action document within the time frame
allowed by law, will require the Public Agency to declare the contractor as being
non-responsive.

CONTRACT B503 SO-1
STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP
(OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURE CERTIFICATION)
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 Included with
All Bid and Proposal Submissions
Name of Business:______________________________________________________
Address of Business:____________________________________________________
Name of person completing this form:______________________________________
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,
unless prior to the receipt of the bid or proposal, or accompanying the bid or proposal 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 Attorney General has advised that the provisions of N.J.S.A. 52:25-24.2, which refer to corporations and
partnerships apply to limited partnerships, limited liability partnerships, and Subchapter S corporations.