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2025 Sludge Removal
BID #: 5
ISSUED: 10/24/2025
DUE: 11/18/2025
VALUE: TBD
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The Township of Cedar Grove is seeking bids for the 2025 Sludge Removal project, bid number QPA: 2025-02. The project involves the collection, removal, and carting away of digested sludge from the Wastewater Treatment Plant, estimated at approximately 3.5 million gallons per year. The contractor is responsible for providing all labor, vehicles, and equipment, obtaining necessary permits, and complying with all applicable rules and regulations. Sludge removal must be completed within 24 hours of notification by the Township. Bids are due by November 18, 2025, at 10:00 AM.
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--- Document: 2025 Sludge Removal Bid (PDF) ---
2025 SLUDGE REMOVAL BID
BID NO. QPA: 2025-02
BID DATE: Tuesday, November 18, 2025
BID TIME: 10:00AM
TOWNSHIP OF CEDAR GROVE
525 POMPTON AVENUE
CEDAR GROVE, NJ 07009
MICHELE MEGA, MAYOR
JOSEPH MACERI, DEPUTY MAYOR
COUNCIL:
KERRY PETERSON
MELISSA SKABICH
JOHN ZAZZALI
JOSEPH M. ZICHELLI, ESQ., TOWNSHIP MANAGER
DALE A. FORDE, TOWNSHIP CLERK
REBECCA M. ROTH, QUALIFIED PURCHASING AGENT
ALEXANDRA H. HANDEL, P.E., TOWNSHIP ENGINEER
JERRY VITIELLO, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS
OCTOBER 2025
TOWNSHIP OF CEDAR GROVE
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed bids will be received by the Municipal Clerk of the Township of
Cedar Grove, County of Essex, State of New Jersey on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 10:00am
prevailing time at the Township Municipal Building, Council Chambers, 525 Pompton Avenue, Cedar
Grove, NJ 07009, at which time and place bids will be opened and read in public for:
QPA: 2025-02
2025 SLUDGE REMOVAL BID
Specifications are available in the Office of the Municipal Clerk, Township Municipal Building, 525
Pompton Avenue, Cedar Grove, NJ 07009, during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, from
8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
Bids for the contract must be submitted on standard proposal forms furnished by the Township of Cedar
Grove in the manner designated therein and required by the specifications. Bids must be enclosed in a
sealed envelope bearing the name and address of the bidder and must be addressed to the Municipal
Clerk, Township Municipal Building, 525 Pompton Avenue, Cedar Grove, NJ 07009, and clearly marked
“QPA: 2025-02, 2025 Sludge Removal Bid” by Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 10:00am. No bids will
be accepted after the bid opening has commenced. Bids may be hand delivered, mailed, or submitted by
courier, and must be received by the time, date, and place specified above. The Township of Cedar
Grove will not assume responsibility for bids forwarded by mail or delivery service.
The guaranty accompanying the bid proposal shall be given in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the
base bid, minimum of $500.00 and not to exceed twenty thousand dollars ($20,000.00), and may be
given at the option of the bidder by a Certified Check, Cashier’s Check, or a Bid Bond from a reputable
insurance company licensed in the State of New Jersey.
Pursuant to NJSA 52:32-44, all business organizations that conduct business with a New Jersey
government agency are required to be registered with the State of New Jersey. Bidders and their
subcontractors must submit proof that they are registered with the New Jersey Department of Treasury,
Division of Revenue by submitting a copy of their Business Registration Certificate. Failure to provide the
Business Registration Certificate prior to award of the contract will be cause for rejection of the bid as
being nonresponsive.
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.
Bids may be held by the Township of Cedar Grove for a period not to exceed sixty (60) days from the
date of opening of bids for the purpose of reviewing the bids and investigating the qualifications of
bidders, prior to awarding the contract. Pursuant to P.L. 2010, c. 108, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-23.3 authorizes a
bidder to request withdrawal of a public works bid due to a mistake on the part of the bidder within five
days after the opening of the bids.
The Township reserves the right to reject all bids pursuant to NJSA 40A:11-13.2.
Rebecca M. Roth
Qualified Purchasing Agent
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TOWNSHIP OF CEDAR GROVE
ESSEX COUNTY, NEW JERSEY
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
1. Proposal Forms and Bid Documents
Bids for the contract must be submited on standard proposal forms furnished by the
Township of Cedar Grove in the manner designated therein and required in the specificaƟons.
Proposals must include the name and post office address of the business or company. Bidders
may not atach any condiƟons, limitaƟons, provisions or restricƟons to any proposal, except as
permited herein, or make any changes to the proposal form.
2. Guaranty to Accompany Bid Proposal
The guaranty accompanying the bid proposal shall be given in the amount of ten percent
(10%) of the base bid, minimum of $500.00 and not to exceed twenty thousand dollars
($20,000.00), and may be given at the opƟon of the bidder by a CerƟfied Check, Cashier’s
Check, or a Bid Bond from a reputable insurance company licensed in the State of New Jersey.
3. Consent of Surety to Accompany Bid Proposal
Each bidder shall submit with his bond proposal a cerƟficate from Surety Company duly
authorized to do business in the State of New Jersey and saƟsfactory to the governing body
seƫng forth that the said Surety Company will furnish the required Performance Bond herein
provided if the bidder is awarded the contract. The cerƟficate shall state that said Surety will
issue a Performance Bond for the full amount and for the contract term on which the bidder has
submited his said proposal. Performance Bond must be delivered to the Township Clerk within
ten (10) days aŌer noƟficaƟon by the Township Clerk of the award of the contract to the
successful bidder.
4. Non-Collusion Affidavit to Accompany Bid Proposal
The Non-Collusion Affidavit included in these SpecificaƟons and Bid Proposal must be
completed and signed by the bidder and submited with his bid proposal.
5. New Jersey Business RegistraƟon Requirements
Pursuant to NJSA 52:32-44, all business organizaƟons that conduct business with a New Jersey
government agency are required to be registered with the State of New Jersey. Bidders and
their subcontractors must submit proof that they are registered with the New Jersey
Department of Treasury, Division of Revenue by submiƫng a copy of their Business RegistraƟon
CerƟficate. Failure to provide the Business RegistraƟon CerƟficate prior to award of the
contract will be cause for the rejecƟon of the bid as being nonresponsive.
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6. Delivery of Bid Proposals
Bids must be enclosed in a sealed envelope bearing the name and address of the bidder and
must be addressed to the Municipal Clerk, Township Municipal Building, 525 Pompton Avenue,
Cedar Grove, NJ 07009, and clearly marked “QPA: 2025-02, 2025 Sludge Removal Bid”.
7. Award of Contract
Award of a contract shall be made by resoluƟon of the governing body of the contracƟng unit
within 60 days of receipt of the proposals, except that that the proposals of any vendors who
consent thereto, may, at the request of the contracƟng unit, be held for consideraƟon for such
longer period as may be agreed. The Township reserves the right to reject all bids pursuant to
NJSA 40A:11-13.2.
8. Return of Bid Proposal Guaranty
AŌer the bids have been opened, the bid guarantee will be returned within ten (10) days,
except those of the three apparent low bidders. The guarantee of the three apparent lowest
bidders will be returned within three (3) days aŌer the award of the contract.
9. ExecuƟon of the Contract
The bidder to whom a contract has been awarded shall sign the contract within ten (10) days of
the award of the contract.
10. Failure to Execute Contract
Failure upon the part of the bidder to whom a contract is awarded to execute the contract in
the manner required by these SpecificaƟons, and to furnish the required Performance Bond
properly executed within ten (10) days aŌer the award of the contract shall be just cause for
annulment of the award and forfeiture of the Bid Bond. It is understood and agreed by the
bidder that in the event of annulment of the award of contract, the amount of the bid
guarantee submited with the proposal shall become property of the Township of Cedar Grove
not as a penalty, but as liquidated damages, and shall not be recoverable by the bidder.
11. Bid Price
This bid price for the contract shall include all the contractor’s costs but shall not be limited to
labor, employee fringe benefits, payroll taxes, including social security, unemployment
compensaƟon and other taxes required by State and Federal laws, supervision, tools,
equipment, vehicles, materials Ɵpping fees, transportaƟon costs, maintenance and insurance
bonds and surety and related costs.
Regardless of any mater, thing, conƟngency or condiƟon unforeseen or otherwise, present or
future, the contractor shall not be enƟtled to receive any addiƟonal sums of money other than
the bid price submited by the contractor and accepted by the Township Council.
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12. No Assignment of Contract
There shall be no assignment of the contract or any part thereof, or of any money due or to
become due thereon, without the prior approval by resoluƟon of the Township Council.
13. Insurance Required
The Township of Cedar Grove without assuming or any way being liable for the protecƟon of the
contractor’s employees against physical injury during the performance of the contract or for the
injury received by any person, or the damage done to any property in the operaƟon of any
motor vehicle or apparatus by the contractor in the performance of the contract require, and it
shall be the duty of the contractor to procure and furnish and at all Ɵmes keep in force, a policy
of Worker’s CompensaƟon Insurance to insure and indemnify any employees against personal
injury sustained in the course of contract work; and the Township of Cedar Grove shall require
the contractor to procure and furnish and at all Ɵmes keep in force a policy of an insurance
company licensed to do business in the State of New Jersey to insure and indemnify any person
against injury sustained or damage done to property by the Contractor, his agents, or
employees while using any motor vehicle, apparatus or equipment.
The amounts of said Insurance policies shall be fixed and determined by the Township of Cedar
Grove, but shall not be less than the following amount:
a. Commercial General Liability Insurance covering contractor’s operaƟons with limits of
personal and bodily injury of not less than $1,000,000 for each accident, incident or occurrence
including products/completed operaƟons.
b. Automobile liability on each motor vehicle, apparatus, or equipment used in the performance
of said services covering the contractor’s operaƟons of not less than $1,000,000 for each
accident, incident, or occurrence.
c. Standard Worker’s CompensaƟon and Employer’s Liability Insurance indemnifying the
contractor against loss arising from liability or injuries sustained by any and all agents,
employees or servants of the contractor who shall be enƟtled to compensaƟon according to the
requirements of the Workman’s CompensaƟon Law of the State of New Jersey.
In addiƟon to covering the contractor, his employees and operaƟons, said insurance policies
shall also cover, protect, indemnify and save harmless the Township of Cedar Grove, its agents
and employees.
In each and every instance above, the contractor must submit to the Township of Cedar Grove a
CerƟficaƟon of Insurance covering each policy required herein said CerƟficate of Insurance shall
contain a provision that in the event of cancellaƟon, the Township of Cedar Grove is to receive
writen noƟce of such intended cancellaƟon at least thirty (30) days prior to the effecƟve date of
such cancellaƟon. If a policy is to be cancelled for non-payment of premium by the contractor,
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then the Township shall have the right, but not the duty or obligaƟon to pay said premium and
deduct the same from the next payment due the contractor under the contract.
14. Term of Contract
The term of the contract shall begin upon execuƟon aŌer contract award and shall conƟnue for
the term selected by the Township. The Township reserves the right to select the contract term
which in its judgment best serves the public interest.
15. Bid QuanƟƟes
The esƟmated bid quanƟƟes listed in the proposal secƟon of these specificaƟons are for
comparison of bid purposes only. The township reserves the right to increase or decrease the
quanƟƟes as may be necessary during the term of the contract period.
16. QuesƟons
All quesƟons concerning these specificaƟons should be directed to Mike Grasso at the Township
Sewer Dept at (973) 239–1410, extension 282.
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TOWNSHIP OF CEDAR GROVE
ESSEX COUNTY, NEW JERSEY
AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, made this ___________ day of __________ 20 ____, by and between
_____________________, a corporation of the State of ______________, located at
_____________________, designated as the Contractor, party of the first part, and the
TOWNSHIP OF CEDAR GROVE, County of Essex in the State of New Jersey, a Municipal
Corporation of the State of New Jersey, located at 525 Pompton Avenue, Cedar Grove, New
Jersey, hereinafter designated as the Township party of the second part.
WITNESSETH:
That the contractor for and in consideration of agreements made by the Township agrees with the
Township as follows:
ARTICLE I. The contractor hereby acknowledges that it has read the NOTICE TO BIDDERS –
SPECIFICATIONS FOR SLUDGE REMOVAL FROM THE CEDAR GROVE WASTEWATER FACILITY and the
CONTRACT,
that it has full knowledge of the equipment, material and/ or labor necessary for the performance of all
services called for in said specifications and this contract, and that it has fully satisfied itself of the
requirements of the specifications and is thoroughly acquainted with the services to be furnished
therein, and that the NOTICE TO BIDDERS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND the Contractor’s BID PROPOSAL, a copy
of which is attached are made part of this Agreement, the same as if wholly incorporated and set forth
herein at length.
ARTICLE II. The Contractor will provide all the equipment, material and labor necessary to
perform the services called for by and in strict conformity with this Agreement and the specifications
attached hereto and made part hereof.
ARTICLE III. It is hereby mutually agreed between the parties that the sum to be paid by the
Township to the Contractor for the services to be furnished under this Agreement and the terms and
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conditions under which sums are to be paid, are the sums, terms, and conditions set forth in the
Contractor’s BID PROPOSAL duly executed by it and attached hereto.
ARTICLE IV. It is further agreed by the parties hereto that this Contract shall be in full force and
effect for a term which shall be from _________________ to _________________ unless sooner
terminated in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, or as may be extended by mutual
agreement of the parties.
ARTICLE V. There shall be no modification to the terms of this Agreement except as may be
agreed to by the parties in writing, except as hereinafter provided.
ARTICLE VI. The Contractor agrees to give a bond in the amount of _________________ to
assure performance under the terms of this Agreement. The sufficiency of the surety on said Bond, and
the form of said Bond, shall be such as is satisfactory to the Township. The Surety Bond shall jointly and
severally bind the Contractor and the surety, their successors and assigns, to the Township for the full
performance of every provision of this Agreement.
ARTICLE VII. The Township agrees to pay the Contractor the sum of ________________. No
payment made hereunder shall be conclusive evidence of performance on the part of the Contractor,
and the Township even after payment, shall be entitled to claim and enforce deductions and set offs for
failure of the Contractor to perform this contract or any part thereof. It is mutually covenanted and
agreed by the parties hereto that no assignment or transfer of the Agreement or such monies, will be
permitted until and unless the same shall have been first approved in writing by the Township.
It is further agreed by and between the parties hereto that whenever the Township shall suffer damage
as the result of failure of the Contractor to perform its obligations under the terms of this Agreement, or
any part thereof, the said damages as computed by the Township may be deducted and withheld from
any money due or to become due under this Agreement, and when so deducted and withheld, shall be
deemed and taken as payment to the Contractor.
ARTICLE VIII. The Contractor covenants and agrees that regardless of any matter, thing,
contingency or condition unforeseen or otherwise, present or future, the Contractor shall not be
entitled to receive any additional or further sums of money than the amounts in the specifications and
contract documents, except as may be agreed to in writing by the parties and approved by resolution of
the Township Council of the Township. Failure of the Township to insist upon the strict performance of
any of the terms, covenants, agreements, provisions or conditions contained herein and the related
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documents shall not be construed as a waiver or relinquishment of any such terms, covenants,
agreements, provisions or conditions, but the same shall be and remain in full force and effect with the
power and authority on the part of the Township to enforce the same or cause the same to be enforced
at any time without prejudice to any other rights which the Township may have against the Contractor
under the terms of this Agreement.
ARTICLE IX. No changes to the work covered by this contract or extra work shall be performed
without having prior written approval from the Township Manager.
ARTICLE X. Interpretation of the specifications of this Agreement, and all decisions relating to
the quantity or quality of services, shall rest with the Township Manager, and all tests made to
determine the quality of services and fulfillment of guarantees shall be made under the direction of the
Township Manager.
ARTICLE XI. It is expressly agreed that the Contractor will comply in all respects with the laws of
the State of New Jersey respecting labor and compensation and with all other statutes, ordinances, rules
and regulations as applicable and having the force of Law. The Contractor shall comply with all the
provisions of the New Jersey Affirmative Action law, Chapter 127 of the Public Laws of 1975, if same are
applicable.
ARTICLE XII. No assignment or transfer or transfer of any money or monies due to become due
hereunder or of any of such monies will be permitted unless and until the same shall have been
approved in writing by the Township.
ARTICLE XII. The parties to this Agreement for themselves, their successors and assigns, do
hereby agree to the full performance of the covenants herein contained.
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INWITNESS WHEREOF, the parties to the Agreement have hereunto set their hands and seals the day
and year first above written,
Attest:
_________________________________
___________________________________
Dale A. Forde, Township Clerk
Joseph M. Zichelli, Esq., Township Manager
Atest:
_________________________________
By: ___________________________________
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NOTICE OF AWARD
TO: _____________________________________
TOWNSHIP OF CEDAR GROVE
Contract No. QPA: 2025-02, 2025 SLUDGE REMOVAL BID
The Owner has considered the Proposal submitted for the above described WORK in response
to its Advertisement for Bids and Information for Bidders.
You are required by the Contract Documents to execute the Contract and furnish the
Certificates of Insurance (with copies of the policies including all endorsements), within twenty-
one (21) days, Sundays and holidays excepted, from the date of this Notice of Award.
If you fail to execute the Contract and to furnish satisfactory bonds, evidence of insurance and
other required documents within twenty-one (21) days, Sundays and holidays excepted, from
the date of this Notice of Award, or within such further time period as you and OWNER may in
writing agree, the OWNER will be entitled to consider all your rights arising out of the Owner’s
acceptance of your bid as abandoned and as a forfeiture of your bid security. The OWNER will
also be entitled to such other rights as may be provided by law.
You are required to return an acknowledged copy of this NOTICE OF AWARD to the OWNER.
Dated this ______________day of _____________________, 20____.
TOWNSHIP OF CEDAR GROVE, OWNER
BY: ________________________________
TITLE: _____________________________
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ACCEPTANCE OF NOTICE OF AWARD
Receipt of the above NOTICE OF AWARD is hereby acknowledged by:
________________________________________________________________this
__________day of _________________,20____, by _____________________
Title_______________________________
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(REVISED 4/10)
EXHIBIT A
MANDATORY EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY LANGUAGE
N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. (P.L. 1975, C. 127)
N.J.A.C. 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 equal employment opportunity is afforded to such applicants in
recruitment and employment, and that employees are treated during employment, without
regard to their age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or
sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality or sex. Such equal
employment opportunity shall include, but not be limited to the following: employment,
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
provisions 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 all qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, 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 copies 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 Americans with Disabilities Act.
The contractor or subcontractor agrees to make good faith efforts to meet targeted county
employment goals established in accordance with N.J.A.C. l7:27-5.2.
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, nationality 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 and court decisions of the State of New Jersey and as established
by applicable Federal law and applicable Federal court decisions.
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In conforming with the targeted employment goals, the contractor or subcontractor agrees to
review all procedures relating to transfer, upgrading, downgrading and layoff to ensure that all
such actions are taken without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry,
marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability,
nationality or sex, consistent with the statutes and court decisions of the State of New Jersey,
and applicable Federal law and applicable Federal court decisions.
The 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:
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Letter of Federal Affirmative Action Plan Approval
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Certificate of Employee Information Report
•
Employee Information Report Form AA302*
*Electronically provided by the Division and distributed to the public agency through the
Division’s website at www.state.nj.us/treasury/contract_compliance.
The contractor and its subcontractors shall furnish such reports or other documents to the
Division of Public Contracts Equal Employment Opportunity Compliance as may be requested
by the office from time to time in order to carry out the purposes of these regulations, and public
agencies shall furnish such information as may be requested by the Division of Public Contracts
Equal Employment Opportunity Compliance for conducting a compliance investigation pursuant
to Subchapter 10 of the Administrative Code at N.J.A.C. 17:27.
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TOWNSHIP OF CEDAR GROVE
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITY
The CONTRACTOR and the TOWNSHIP OF CEDAR GROVE (herein referred to as the
Township) do hereby agree that the provisions of Title 11 of the Americans With Disabilities Act
of 1990 (the "Act") (42 U.S.C. S12101 et seg.), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of
disability by public entities in all services, programs and activities provided or made available by
public entities, and the rules and regulations promulgated pursuant thereunto, are made a part
of this contract. In providing any aid, benefit, or service on behalf of the TOWNSHIP pursuant to
this contract, the CONTRACTOR agrees that the performance shall be in strict compliance with
the Act. In the event the CONTRACTOR, its agents, servants, employees, or subcontractors
violate or are alleged to have violated the Act during the performance of this contract, the
CONTRACTOR shall defend the TOWNSHIP in any action or administrative proceeding
commenced pursuant to this Act. The CONTRACTOR shall indemnify, protect, and save
harmless the TOWNSHIP, its agents, servants, and employees from and against any and all
suits, claims, losses, demands, or damages of whatever kind or nature arising out of or claimed
to arise out of the alleged violation. The CONTRACTOR shall, at its own expense, appear,
defend, and pay any and all charges for legal services and any and all costs and other expenses
arising from such action or administrative proceeding or incurred in connection therewith. In any
and all complaints brought pursuant to the TOWNSHIP'S grievance procedure, the
CONTRACTOR agrees to abide by any decision of the TOWNSHIP, which is rendered pursuant
to, said grievance procedure. If any action or administrative proceeding results in an award of
damages against the TOWNSHIP or if the TOWNSHIP incurs any expense to cure a violation of
the ADA which has been brought pursuant to its grievance procedure, the CONTRACTOR shall
satisfy and discharge the same at its own expense.
The TOWNSHIP shall, as soon as practicable after a claim has been made against it, give
written notice thereof to the CONTRACTOR along with full and complete particulars of the claim.
If any action or administrative proceeding is brought against the TOWNSHIP or any of its
agents, servants, and employees, the TOWNSHIP shall expeditiously forward or have forwarded
to the CONTRACTOR every demand, complaint, notice, summons, pleading, or other process
received by the TOWNSHIP or its representatives.
It is expressly agreed and understood that any approval by the TOWNSHIP of the services
provided by the CONTRACTOR pursuant to this contract will not relieve the CONTRACTOR of
the obligation to comply with the Act and to defend, indemnify, protect, and save harmless the
TOWNSHIP pursuant to this paragraph.
It is further agreed and understood that the TOWNSHIP assumes no obligation to indemnify or
save harmless the CONTRACTOR, its agents, servants, employees and subcontractors for any
claim which may arise out of their performance of this Agreement. Furthermore, the
CONTRACTOR expressly understands and agrees that the provisions of this indemnification
clause shall in no way limit the CONTRACTOR’S obligations assumed in this Agreement, nor
shall they be construed to relieve the CONTRACTOR from any liability, nor preclude the
TOWNSHIP from taking any other actions available to it under any other provisions of this
Agreement or otherwise at law.
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NEW JERSEY ANTI-DISCRIMINATION PROVISIONS
N.J.S.A. 10:2-1 ET SEQ.
Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 10:2-1, if awarded a contract, 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 contract.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RECEIPT OF ADDENDA
TOWNSHIP OF CEDAR GROVE
COUNTY OF ESSEX
2025 SLUDGE REMOVAL BID
BID NO. QPA: 2025-02
Pursuant to NJSA 40A:11-23.1, 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 local unit'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.
ADDENDA #
How Received
(Mail, Fax,
Pick-up, etc.)
Date Received
Acknowledgement of bidder by Authorized Representative:
Name of Bidder:
Signature:
Printed Name and Title:
Date:
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NONCOLLUSION AFFIDAVIT
State of New Jersey
County of _________________ ss:
I, ________________________________ residing in ___________________________________
(name of affiant) (name of municipality)
in the County of _______________________________ and State of _____________________of full age,
being duly sworn according to law on my oath depose and say that:
I am _____________________________________ of the firm of _________________________
(title or position)
(name of firm)
_____________________________________ the bidder making this Proposal for the bid
entitled ______________________________, and that I executed the said proposal with
(title of bid proposal)
full authority to do so that said bidder has not, directly or indirectly entered into any agreement,
participated in any collusion, or otherwise taken any action in restraint of free, competitive bidding in
connection with the above named project; and that all statements contained in said proposal and in this
affidavit are true and correct, and made with full knowledge that the ______________
_________________________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 project.
I 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 or bona fide established commercial or selling agencies maintained by
_________________________________________________.
(Name of Business Entity)
Subscribed and sworn to
before me this day
_____________________________
Signature
________________, 2____
___________________________________
(Type or print name of affiant under signature)
_____________________________
Notary public of
My Commission expires _______________
(Seal)
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STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURE
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 completed, certified to, and included with all bid and proposal submissions. Failure to
submit the required information is cause for automatic rejection of the bid or proposal.
Name of Organization:_________________________________________________________________
Organization Address:_________________________________________________________________
Part I Check the box that represents the type of business organization:
Sole Proprietorship (skip Parts II and III, execute certification in Part IV)
Non-Profit Corporation (skip Parts II and III, execute certification in Part IV)
For-Profit Corporation (any type) Limited Liability Company (LLC)
Partnership
Limited Partnership
Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)
Other (be specific): ______________________________________________
Part II
The list below contains 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. (COMPLETE
THE LIST BELOW IN THIS SECTION)
OR
No one stockholder in the corporation owns 10 percent or more of its stock, of any class, or no
individual partner in the partnership owns a 10 percent or greater interest therein, or no
member in the limited liability company owns a 10 percent or greater interest therein, as the
case may be. (SKIP TO PART IV)
(Please attach additional sheets if more space is needed):
Name of Individual or Business Entity
Address
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Part III DISCLOSURE OF 10% OR GREATER OWNERSHIP IN THE STOCKHOLDERS, PARTNERS
OR LLC MEMBERS LISTED IN PART II
If a bidder has a direct or indirect parent entity which is publicly traded, and any person holds a 10
percent or greater beneficial interest in the publicly traded parent entity as of the last annual
federal Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) or foreign equivalent filing, ownership disclosure
can be met by providing links to the website(s) containing the last annual filing(s) with the federal
Securities and Exchange Commission (or foreign equivalent) that contain the name and address of each
person holding a 10% or greater beneficial interest in the publicly traded parent entity, along with the
relevant page numbers of the filing(s) that contain the information on each such person. Attach
additional sheets if more space is needed.
Website (URL) containing the last annual SEC (or foreign equivalent) filing
Page #’s
Please list the names and addresses of each stockholder, partner or member owning a 10 percent or
greater interest in any corresponding corporation, partnership and/or limited liability company (LLC) listed
in Part II other than for any publicly traded parent entities referenced above. 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 pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:25-24.2 has
been listed. Attach additional sheets if more space is needed.
Stockholder/Partner/Member and
Corresponding Entity Listed in Part II
Address
Part IV Certification
I, being duly sworn upon my oath, hereby represent that the foregoing information and any attachments thereto to the best of
my knowledge are true and complete. I acknowledge: that I am authorized to execute this certification on behalf of the
bidder/proposer; that the <name of contracting unit> is relying on the information contained herein and that I am under a
continuing obligation from the date of this certification through the completion of any contracts with <type of contracting
unit> to notify the <type of contracting unit> in writing of any changes to the information contained herein; that I am aware
that it is a criminal offense to make a false statement or misrepresentation in this certification, and if I do so, I am subject to
criminal prosecution under the law and that it will constitute a material breach of my agreement(s) with the, permitting the
<type of contracting unit> to declare any contract(s) resulting from this certification void and unenforceable.
Full Name (Print):
Title:
Signature:
Date:
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BID BOND
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that we as
principal, hereinafter called the Principal, and the a
corporation duly organized under the laws of the State of as
Surety,
hereinafter
called
the
Surety,
are
held
and
firmly
bound
unto
__________________________________ as Obligee, hereinafter called the Obligee, in
the sum of ____________________________________________________________
($______________________) for the payment of which well and truly to be made, the
said Principal and the said Surety, bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, administrators,
successors and assigns, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.
WHEREAS, the Principal has submitted a bid for the Contract No. _______________
NOW, THEREFORE if the Obligee shall accept the bid of the Principal and the Principal
shall enter into contract with the Obligee in accordance with the terms of such bid, and
give such bond or bonds as may be specified in the bidding or contract with good and
sufficient surety for the faithful performance of such contract for the prompt payment of
labor and material furnished in the prosecution thereof, or in the event of the failure of the
Principal shall pay to the Obligee the difference not to exceed the penalty hereof between
the amount specified in said bid and such larger amount for which the Obligee may in
good faith contract with another party to perform the work covered by said bid, then this
obligation shall be null and void, otherwise to remain in full force and effect.
Signed and sealed this day of A.D. 20____.
(seal)
____________________
(Principal) (Print Name)
_____________________ (seal) _____________________
(Witness) (Print Name)
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TOWNSHIP OF CEDAR GROVE
CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
o A Certificate of Insurance should be submitted with proposal/bid package and upon
award naming the Township of Cedar Grove as additional insured.
o The Certificate of Insurance must list Township of Cedar Grove as Additional Insured,
and the “Addl Insr” box must be checked in the General Liability, Auto Liability & Excess
Liability section of the certificate.
o Explanation and date of work, program, or contract being performed for the Township
must be entered in the “Description of Operations” section of the Certificate of Insurance.
o General Liability Insurance and Automobile Liability Insurance should show a minimum
of $1,000,000.00 per occurrence.
o Umbrella/Excess Liability Insurance in the amount of $2,000,000 per occurrence.
o Proof of Workers Compensation insurance.
o For professional service contracts, proof of Professional Liability Insurance showing a
minimum amount of $1,000,000.00 must also be included.
o A Hold Harmless Clause, per attached, must be filled in and signed by applicant.
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HOLD HARMLESS CLAUSE
TOWNSHIP OF CEDAR GROVE
______________________________________________ will protect, indemnify, and hold
(Vendor’s name)
harmless the Township of Cedar Grove from and against any and all losses, claims, penalties, damages,
settlements, costs, charges, professional fees, or other expenses or liabilities arising out of or resulting
from the performance of the work or the completed operations including any such claims for damage,
loss, or expense resulting in bodily injury, sickness, disease, or death, or to injury to or destruction of the
tangible property, including the loss of the use resulting therefrom, and which is caused in whole or in
part by any negligent or willful act or omission by _____________________________________.
(Vendor’s name)
_________________________________________
Signature
_________________________________________
Title
_________________________________________
Date
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BUSINESS REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE
Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:32-44, the Contracting Agency is prohibited from entering into a contract
with an entity unless the bidder/proposer/contractor, and each subcontractor that is required by law
to be named in a bid/proposal/contract has a valid Business Registration Certificate on file with
the Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services within the Department of the Treasury.
Prior to contract award or authorization, the contractor shall provide the Contracting Agency 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 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 Contracting
Agency a complete and accurate list of all subcontractors used and their addresses.
Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 54:49-4.1, a business organization that fails to provide a copy of a business
registration as required, or that provides false business registration information, shall be liable for a
penalty of $25 for each day of violation, not to exceed $50,000, for each proof of business registration
not properly provided under a contract with a contracting agency.
Emergency Purchases or Contracts
For purchases of an emergent nature, the contractor shall provide its Business Registration Certificate
within two weeks from the date of purchase or execution of the contract or prior to payment for goods
or services, whichever is earlier.
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TOWNSHIP OF CEDAR GROVE
SAMPLE OF ACCEPTABLE BUSINESS REGISTRATION CERTIFICATES
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BUSINESS REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE HERE
(INSERT HERE)
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CERTIFICATION OF NON‐INVOLVEMENT IN PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES
IN RUSSIA OR BELARUS
Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:32-60.1, et seq. (L. 2022, c. 3) any person or entity (hereinafter “Vendori”) that seeks to enter into
or renew a contract with a State agency for the provision of goods or services, or the purchase of bonds or other obligations,
must complete the certification below 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.
I, the undersigned, certify that I have read the definition of “Vendor” below, and have reviewed the Office of Foreign Assets
Control (OFAC) Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons list, and having done so certify:
(Check the Circle the Appropriate letter)
A. That the Vendor is not identified on the OFAC Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons list on
account of activity related to Russia and/or Belarus.
OR
B. That I am unable to certify as to “A” above, because the Vendor is identified on the OFAC Specially Designated
Nationals and Blocked Persons list on account of activity related to Russia and/or Belarus.
OR
C. That I am unable to certify as to “A” above, because the Vendor is identified on the OFAC Specially Designated
Nationals and Blocked Persons list. However, the Vendor is engaged in activity related to Russia and/or Belarus
consistent with federal law, regulation, license or exemption. A detailed description of how the Vendor’s
activity related to Russia and/or Belarus is consistent with federal law is set forth below.
(Attach Additional Sheets If Necessary.)
Signature of Vendor’s Authorized Representative
Date
Print Name and Title of Vendor’s Authorized Representative
Vendor’s FEIN
Vendor’s Name
Vendor’s Phone Number
Vendor’s Address (Street Address)
Vendor’s Fax Number
Vendor’s Address (City/State/Zip Code)
Vendor’s Email Address
i Vendor means: (1) A natural person, corporation, company, limited partnership, limited liability partnership, limited liability company,
business association, sole proprietorship, joint venture, partnership, society, trust, or any other nongovernmental entity, organization, or
group; (2) Any governmental entity or instrumentality of a government, including a multilateral development institution, as defined in
Section1701(c)(3) of the International Financial Institutions Act, 22 U.S.C. 262r(c)(3); or (3) Any parent, successor, subunit, direct
or indirect subsidiary, or any entity under common ownership or control with, any entity described in paragraph (1) or (2).
NJ Rev. 1.22.2024
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TOWNSHIP OF CEDAR GROVE
DISCLOSURE OF INVESTMENT ACTIVITIES IN IRAN
Bidder/Offeror: __________________________________________________________
PART 1: CERTIFICATION
BIDDERS MUST COMPLETE PART 1 BY CHECKING EITHER BOX.
FAILURE TO CHECK ONE OF THE BOXES WILL RENDER THE PROPOSAL NONRESPONSIVE.
Pursuant to Public Law 2012, c. 25, any person or entity that submits a bid or proposal 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 of its parents,
subsidiaries, or affiliates, is identified on the Department of Treasury’s Chapter 25 list as a person or entity engaging in investment
activities in Iran. The Chapter list is found on the New Jersey Division of Purchase and Property’s website at
http://www.state.nj.us/treasury/purchase/pdf/Chapter25List.pdf. Bidders must review this list prior to completing the below certification.
Failure to complete the certification will render a bidder’s proposal nonresponsive. If the Township finds a person or entity to be
in violation of law, action shall be taken 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.
PLEASE CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX:
I certify, pursuant to Public Law 2012, c. 25, that neither the bidder listed above nor any of the bidder’s parents,
subsidiaries, or affiliates is listed on the N.J. Department of the Treasury’s list of entities determined to be engaged in
prohibited activities in Iran pursuant to P.L. 2012, c. 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. I will
skip Part 2 and sign and complete the Certification below.
OR
I am unable to certify as above because the bidder and/or one or more of its parents, subsidiaries, or affiliates is
listed on the Department’s Chapter 25 list. I will provide a detailed, accurate, and precise description of the
activities in Part 2 below and sign and complete the Certification below. Failure to provide such will result in the
proposal being rendered as nonresponsive and appropriate penalties, fines, and/or sanctions will be assessed as provided
by law.
PART 2: PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION RELATED TO INVESTMENT ACTIVITIES IN IRAN
You must provide a detailed, accurate, and precise description of the activities of the bidding person/entity, or one of its parents,
subsidiaries or affiliates, engaging in the investment activities in Iran outlined above by completing the boxes below.
EACH BOX WILL PROMPT YOU TO PROVIDE INFORMATION RLEATIVE TO THE ABOVE QUESTIONS. PLEASE PROVIDE
THOROUGH ANSWERS TO EACH QUESTION. IF YOU NEED TO MAKE ADDITIONAL ENTRIES, MAKE COPIES OF THIS FORM AND
ATTACH HERETO
Name
Relationship to Bidder/Offeror
______________
Description of Activities
______________
______________
Duration of Engagement
Anticipated Cessation Date
______________
Bidder/Offeror Contact Name
Contact Phone Number
______________
CERTIFICATION:
I, being duly sworn upon my oath, hereby represent and state that the foregoing information and any attachments thereto to the best of my
knowledge are true and complete. I attest that I am authorized to execute this certification on behalf of the above-referenced person or entity.
I acknowledge that the Township of Cedar Grove is relying on the information contained herein and thereby acknowledge that I am under a
continuing obligation from the date of this certification through the completion of any contracts with the Township to notify the Township of
Cedar Grove in writing of any changes to the answers of information contained herein. I acknowledge that I am aware that it is a criminal
offense to make a false statement or misrepresentation in this certification, and if I do so, I recognize that I am subject to criminal prosecution
under the law and that it will also constitute a material breach of my agreement(s) with the Township of Cedar Grove and that the Township at
its option may declare any contract(s) resulting from this certification void and unenforceable.
Full Name (Print):______________________________________________ Signature: ____________________________________________
Title: ______________________________________________________ Date: _________________________________________________
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BID DOCUMENT SUBMISSION CHECKLIST
TOWNSHIP OF CEDAR GROVE, COUNTY OF ESSEX
QPA: 2025-02 SLUDGE REMOVAL BID
A. Failure to submit the following documents is a mandatory cause for the bid to be rejected.
(N.J.S.A. 40A:11-23.2)
Initial Each Item Submitted With Bid
(Township of Cedar Grove checkmarks)
(Bidder's initials)
X
Statement of Ownership Disclosure pursuant to NJSA 52:25-24.2
X
Acknowledgement of Receipt of Addenda (to be completed if addenda are issued)
X
EEO Compliance*
X
Bid Guarantee (bid bond or certified/cashier’s check) pursuant to NJSA 40A: 11-21
Consent of Surety (certificate from surety company) pursuant to NJSA 40A: 11-22
Listing of Subcontractors as required by NJSA 40A:11-16
B. Failure to submit the following documents may be a cause for the bid to be rejected.
(N.J.S.A. 40A:11-23.1)
Initial Each Item Submitted With Bid
(Township of Cedar Grove checkmarks)
(Bidder’s initials)
X
Business Registration Certificate*
Public Works Contractor Registration, copies of the general contractors and top four specialty
subcontractors certificates or certificate applications
X
Disclosure of Investment Activities in Iran*
X
Certificate of Non-Involvement in Prohibited Activities in Russia or Belarus*
X
Submission of Non-Collusion Affidavit (this form must be notarized)
Performance Bond (before award of contract)
Labor and Material (Payment) Bond
Maintenance Bond as required by NJSA 40A:11-16.3 (upon completion of project)
Equipment Certification
Debarred List Affidavit-Federal & State
X
Certificate of Insurance & Hold Harmless Agreement
X
Bid Proposal Form
Statement of compliance with NJSA 45:C-2(h) (licensed master plumber)
* Statutorily allowed to be provided with bid OR prior to execution of contract.
C. Read Only:
(Township of Cedar Grove checkmarks)
(Bidder's initials)
X
American with Disability Act of 1990 Language
X
NJ Anti-Discrimination Language
This checklist is provided for bidder’s use in assuring compliance with required documentation; however, it does not
include all specifications requirements and does not relieve the bidder of the need to read and comply with the
specifications.
SIGNATURE: The undersigned hereby acknowledges and has submitted the above listed requirements.
Name of Bidder: _______________________________________________________Date: ____________________
By Authorized Representative:
Signature: ______________________________________________________________________________________
Print Name and Title:_____________________________________________________________________________
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TOWNSHIP OF CEDAR GROVE
ESSEX COUNTY, NEW JERSEY
PROPOSAL FOR 2025 SLUDGE REMOVAL BID
The undersigned hereby declare that a careful examinaƟon has been made of the General InstrucƟons and
SpecificaƟons contained herein and aŌer having thoroughly examined said materials, and carrying out the
detailed SpecificaƟons, submits the following proposal:
Delivery to Passaic Valley Sewage Commission, Newark, NJ, (or locaƟon designated by the Township);
approximately 3.5 million gallons per year:
Price per delivered gallon
__________________ 1 year contract
Price per delivered gallon
__________________ 2-year contract
Price per delivered gallon
__________________ 3-year contract
Delivery to Spectraserv, Inc., South Kearny, NJ, (or locaƟon designated by the Township); approximately
100,000 gallons per year:
Price per delivered gallon
__________________ 1 year contract
Price per delivered gallon
__________________ 2-year contract
Price per delivered gallon
__________________ 3-year contract
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The undersigned is an individual/corporaƟon/partnership under the laws of the State
of ______________________, having its principal office at ______________________________
And is authorized to conduct business in the State of New Jersey.
Business Name Signature
Business Name Name
Telephone Title
___________________________
Address
___________________________
Date
Atest:
______________________________
SIGNATURE
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TOWNSHIP OF CEDAR GROVE
ESSEX COUNTY, NEW JERSEY
SPECIFICATIONS FOR SLUDGE REMOVAL
1. Contractor shall furnish all the labor, vehicles and equipment necessary to collect,
remove and cart away digested sludge from the Wastewater Treatment Plant located in
the Township of Cedar Grove in accordance with all the applicable rules, regulations or
laws of the local, state federal or other government agencies having jurisdiction thereof,
and the contractor shall obtain the necessary permits that may be required from said
agencies.
2. It is estimated that the sludge removal from the treatment plant will be approximately
3.5 million gallons per year.
3. Sludge removal shall be completed by the Contractor within 24 hours of notification by
the Township of Cedar Grove.
4. The Contractor shall be required to have a tanker vehicle with a minimum capacity of
6,000 gallons, capable of removing sludge from the treatment facility by vacuum
pumping to remove sludge from the facility. Payment shall be based on the actual
volume of sludge removed and will be based on a per gallon quantity. The volume of
sludge shall be certified by both the plant operator and driver by signing all tickets
supplied by the contractor. The Township shall have the right to inspect the tanker
before and after loading.
5. The Contractor shall transport and dispose the sludge at the Passaic Valley Sewage
Commission located in Newark, NJ or Spectraserv Inc, located in South Kearney NJ, or
another location which is designated by the Township. The Contractor shall be
responsible for the discharging of sludge at the designated facility, and the Township
shall not be responsible for any waiting time or pumping charges at said facilities. The
Township shall not be responsible for any expenses incurred for the storage or disposal
of sludge in the event an emergency exists at the designated facility for the load being
transported. The Township will only be responsible for the cost of disposal of said sludge
in accordance with the current dumping charges being charged by the designated
facility at the time of said emergency.
6. Should any liquid sludge be spilled by the Contractor or its employees the contractor
shall immediately clean up same, and the contractor shall, in every respect, carry out
the work of the removal of liquid sewage sludge in a manner that will leave the
property, streets and sidewalks in a clean and sanitary condition.
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7. The Contractor shall have displayed on each vehicle used the D.E.P. RegistraƟon number,
the G.V.W., and the capacity of the tank along with a truck idenƟficaƟon number.
8. The contractor shall comply with all the ordinances, rules, regulaƟons, requirements,
and laws of the State of New Jersey, the Federal Government or any other government
agency having jurisdicƟon thereof in carrying out the terms of this agreement, whether
same is in existence or shall be adopted to take effect hereaŌer. The only approved
payment will be for the sludge removal on a per gallon basis.
9. The Contractor shall at his cost and expense take out and maintain for the life of the
contract, all statutory insurance such as worker’s compensaƟon, bodily injury liability
and property damage liability insurance in amounts as detailed in the bid package. The
Contractor agrees to name Spectraserv Inc., Passaic Valley Sewage Commission, (or
another locaƟon designated by the Township) and the Township of Cedar Grove, as
addiƟonal insured as respect to the contract. A cerƟficate of insurance covering these
items shall be filed with the Township of Cedar Grove.
10. Bid price shall be submited for a one (1) year contract, two (2) year contract, three (3)
year contract and five (5) year contract period. The term of the contract shall begin aŌer
contract award and shall conƟnue for the term selected by the Township.
11. OperaƟons of sludge hauling are Monday-Friday 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM and Saturdays,
Sundays and Holidays 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM, if necessary.
12. No hauler will load his tanker without having an employee of the Township of Cedar
Grove present during all phases of pumping operaƟons. All haulers will run the legal
weight limit in the transportaƟon of sludge. The Township reserves the right to inspect
all tankers entering and leaving the Township faciliƟes.
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