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1. PROPOSAL
Proposers are cautioned to read all pertinent instructions and provide all necessary
documentation required for the proposal.
A. Proposals must be enclosed in a sealed opaque envelope with the name of the Proposer
and the name of the project marked on the outside as follows:
2. AWARD OF CONTRACT
The Township intends to award a competitive contract to a Proposer whose proposal complies
with the RFP and is ranked highest among all vendors by the Township, pursuant to N.J.S.A.
40A:11-4.1 et seq., the statute regarding Competitive Contracting. The Township’s methodology
will be based on an evaluation of criteria, a weighting of those criteria and a ranking of Proposers. A
committee will conduct this evaluation.
3. SCOPE OF WORK
A. Summary of required work: A survey of the environment found issues related to the
management, organization, and protection of the Township and Police Department data. Although
file servers exist, most data is stored on local computers and is not backed up. The data that is stored
on servers is, for the most part, not backed up. Internal network security is not properly
implemented. The successful Proposer shall develop and implement a plan to remedy the basic
network infrastructure and protect the Township and Police, including provision of local anti-virus
and firewall solutions industry standard secured local area network, with centralized data that is
backed up to tape, login IDs and passwords.
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B. The Contractor shall:
1. Obtain server hardware quotes, review pricing for alternative firewalls, meeting with IT
employee.
2. Obtain information on voice logging recorder vendor and IACP Net annual costs. Compare
similar costs with other agencies.
3. Make recommendation to continue with existing vendors or change vendors to lower cost.
4. Connect police computers to domain server, centralize data, initiate data backup procedures,
and install server based anti-virus software in the PD.
5. Police data server: Enter users-passwords, user folders for data, test tape drive, and install
upgraded Backup Exec software with SQL agent. Install Symantec End-Point protection
server software, enter username, passwords, setup shares and roaming profiles.
6. Install Windows Server operating system on new servers, set up domain. Review existing
software licensing. Add workstations to domain, 66 computers. Consolidate all Township
SQL applications on one server and update SQL Server software to SQL 2005, make active
directory controller.
7. Stabilize existing infrastructure. Ensure that all updates, patches, service packs and security
and operating system upgrades are installed. Implement systems to support IT security
policies. Review and update software licensing
4. INSURANCE
A. Unless required otherwise in the specifications, the successful Proposer will be required to
purchase and to maintain during the life of the contract liability insurance policies which name the
Township of Ewing as an additional insured, and shall be required to provide certificates of insurance
to the Township to indicate such coverage; copies of the actual policies or policy endorsement may
also be requested by the Township. Any such certificates shall provide that the Township shall be
given at least 30 days prior written notice of any cancellation of, intention not to renew, or material
change in such insurance coverage.
B. The Contractor will obtain insurance covering the liability of the Contractor as an
employer under the Workers’ Compensation Act of the State of New Jersey, and covering all other
liability of the Contractor as an employer of officers, employees, and independent contractors in
connection with the collection and accounting of fees from insurance companies for emergency-
medical services and ambulance-transport services provided by the Townships.
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The Contractor shall observe and comply with any and all requirements of all Federal, State and local
statutes, ordinances, regulations and standards applicable to the Contractor.
6. INDEMNITY
7. FACILITY INSPECTION
Prospective vendors may inspect the Township’s technology assets. Companies must be
accompanied by Township personnel. Contact David Thompson at 609-883-2900, ext. 7605 to
arrange a tour. Tours will not be conducted after September 5, 2008.
A . General
The proposer must follow instructions contained in this RFP and in the proposal cover sheet
in preparing and submitting its proposal. The proposer is advised to thoroughly read and follow all
instructions.
The information required to be submitted in response to this RFP has been determined to be
essential in the proposal evaluation and contract award process. Any qualifying statements made by
the proposer to the RFP’s requirements could result in a determination that the proposal is materially
non-responsive. Each proposer is given wide latitude in the degree of detail it elects to offer or the
extent to which plans, designs, systems, processes and procedures are revealed. Each proposer is
cautioned, however, that insufficient detail may result in a determination that the proposal is
materially non-responsive or, in the alternative, may result in a low technical score being given to the
proposal.
Any questions concerning this RFP must be presented in writing by close of business September 5th,
2008 to:
David W. Thompson, Business Administrator
Township of Ewing
2 Jake Garzio Drive
Ewing, NJ 08628
All answers will be sent to those companies that have received RFP’s.
B. Form of Submission
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The Proposal must be enclosed in a sealed opaque envelope, plainly marked on the outside with the
name of the Proposer, the name of the project, and the nature of the work as follows: “Proposal for
Network Support and IT Services, Township of Ewing.” Any proposal received after the time and
date specified for the opening of proposals will not be considered. Please submit the original and six
(6) copies of the Proposal.
The Township may consider as informal any Contractor’s Proposal in which there is an alteration of
or departure from or additions to or qualification of the form of Proposal attached hereto, or from the
Instructions to Suppliers or from any of the other Contract Documents.
C. Proposal Content
The supporting material shall consist of the following items; each proposer may elect to
supply additional information germane to this advertisement:
D. Technical Proposal
The proposer shall describe its approach and plans for accomplishing the work outlined in the
Scope of Work section of this RFP. The proposal must set forth its understanding of the requirements
of this RFP and its ability successfully to complete the contract. This section of the proposal shall
contain at least the following information:
E. Management Overview
The proposer shall set forth its overall technical approach and plans to meet the requirements
of the RFP in a narrative format. This narrative should convince the Township that the proposer
understands the objectives that the contract is intended to meet, the nature of the required work and
the level of effort necessary to successfully complete the contract. This narrative should convince the
Township that the contractor’s general approach and plans to undertake and complete the contract are
appropriate to the tasks and subtasks involved.
Mere reiterations of RFP tasks and subtasks are strongly discouraged as they do not provide
insight into the contractor’s ability to complete the contract. The contractor’s response to this section
should be designed to convince the Township that the contractor’s detailed plans and approach
proposed to complete the Responsibilities of the Contractor are realistic, attainable, and appropriate
and that the bidder’s proposal will lead to successful contract completion.
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E. Organizational Support and Experience
The Proposer must have experience installing and servicing / security clearance with
the following:
The Proposer shall include information relating to its organization, personnel, and experience,
evidencing the bidder’s qualifications, and capabilities to perform the services required by this RFP.
An organizational chart setting forth the staffing recommended and necessary for the satisfactory
completion of the contract shall be included in this section of the proposal. The chart shall include
names showing management and supervisory personnel to be assigned to the contract
Detailed resumes must be submitted for all personnel to be assigned to this contract. Resumes
must be structured to emphasize relevant qualifications and experience of these individuals in
successfully completing contracts of a similar size and scope to those required by this RFP.
The proposer shall provide a comprehensive listing of contracts of similar size and scope that it has
successfully completed. Emphasis should be placed on contracts that are similar in size and scope to
those required by this RFP. A description of all such contracts must be included and must show how
such contracts relate to the ability of the firm to complete the services required by this RFP. For each
contract, provide the name and telephone number of a contact person for the other contract party.
Beginning and ending dates must also be given for each contract.
G. Financial Statements
Prior to contract award, the Township may require that a copy of your company’s Annual
Audit or Financial Statement be submitted for review.
H. Price
The proposer shall use the attached pricing sheet for submission of its cost proposal.
B. Evaluation Criteria
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The Township intends to award a competitive contract to a Proposer whose proposal complies
with the RFP and is ranked highest among all vendors by the Township, pursuant to N.J.S.A.
40A:11-4.1 et seq., the statute regarding Competitive Contracting. The Township’s methodology
will be based on an evaluation of criteria, a weighting of those criteria and a ranking of Proposers. A
committee will conduct this evaluation.
1. There are three (3) major Sections of criteria: (1) management; (2) technical; and
(3) cost related.
(a) The Township has assigned a weight to be accorded to each of the three
(3) major Competitive Contracting sections. Also, the Township has assigned
a relative value to each specific item of criteria under each Section. The
committee and its consultants will review and assess how well each proposal,
in reference to each specific item of criteria within each major section, meets
the Township’s needs for this project.
(b) After the three (3) major Sections have been reviewed and evaluated,
then the cost related portion will be weighted against the technical and
management sections.
3. Ranking
After evaluating and weighting the foregoing, the committee will rank the
Proposer based upon which proposal is most advantageous to the Township,
price and other factors considered.
D. Technical Criteria
The following evaluation criteria categories, not necessarily listed in order of significance,
will be used to evaluate proposals received in response to this RFP. The evaluation criteria
categories may be used to develop more detailed evaluation criteria to be used in the evaluation
process. At the time the proposals are opened, the Township will provide notice to the proposers
of the weight assigned to each of the evaluation criteria.
• The proposer’s general approach and plans in meeting the requirements of this RFP.
• The proposer’s detailed approach and plans to perform the services required under this RFP.
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• The proposer’s documented experience both negative and positive in the successful
completion of contracts of a similar size and scope to those required by this RFP.
• The qualifications and experience of the proposer’s management, supervisory, or other key
personnel assigned to the contract, with the emphasis on documented experience in
successfully completing work on contracts of similar size and scope to those required by
this RFP.
• The overall ability of the proposer to mobilize, undertake, and successfully complete the
contract. The evaluation will include, but not be limited to, the following factors: the
services proposed and included within the fee, the number and qualifications
of management, supervisory, and other staff proposed to complete the
contract; the availability and commitment to the contract of the bidder’s management,
supervisory, and other staff proposed; and the proposer’s management plan.
Whether the bidder is a New Jersey based company and can respond to any municipal complaint or
concern within the time limits specified.
A. The Township will award the contract within 60 days of the receipt of the proposals,
except that the proposals of any vendors who consent thereto, may, at the request of the Township, be
held for consideration for such longer period as may be agreed.
C. The contract shall be awarded with reasonable promptness by written notice to that
responsible proposer whose proposal, conforming to the invitation for proposals, will be the most
advantageous to the Township, price and other factors considered. N.J.S.A. 40A:11-6.1. The
Township reserves the right to reject any and all Proposals for any reason pursuant to N.J.S.A.
40A:11-13.2 or to waive any informality in any Proposal whenever such rejection or waiver is in the
interest of the Township.
11. CONTRACT
A. Contract Term.
The contract shall be for a term of one year from the date of award of the Contract.
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This Agreement may be terminated by the Township with cause upon delivery of thirty (30)
days written notice. Cause shall be defined as:
Upon receipt of the written notice of termination, the Contractor shall have ten (10) business
days to correct the situation to avoid cancellation. If corrective action is not taken to the satisfaction
of the Township, the original stated cancellation date shall apply.
Upon termination of this Agreement, final reconciliation shall be completed within ten (10)
days of the termination date with any amounts owed submitted within ten (10) days of the completed
reconciliation.
C. Payment
Payments will be made to the Contractor on a monthly basis upon the submission of a
Township voucher which shall be accompanied by a report summarizing the Contractor’s activities
for the month.
The successful Proposer shall make no claim for additional payment or other concession
because of any misinterpretation or misunderstanding of the contract documents on its part or
because of any failure to fully acquaint itself with any condition or provision of the contract
documents.
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TOWNSHIP OF EWING
BY________________________________________________WHOSE
Name of Proposer
ADDRESS IS____________________________________________________________________,
$________________________
_____________________________________
Company Signature
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NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT
the bidder submitting the Bid Response for this project; that I executed the Bid Response with full
authority to do so; that bidder has not, directly or indirectly, entered into any agreement, participated
in any collusion or otherwise taken any action to restrain or influence the competitive bidding process
in connection with this project; that all statements contained in the Bid Response and in this affidavit
are true and correct and made with full knowledge; that the State of New Jersey and the Township
relies upon the truth of the statements contained in the Bid Response and in this affidavit in awarding
this contract for the project described herein.
I further warrant that no person, organization, or agency has been employed or retained by this bidder
to solicit or secure a contract based upon any agreement or understanding verbal, written, or
otherwise for a commission, percentage, brokerage or contingent fee, except bona fide employees or
bona fide established commercial interests that are a party to, and a participant in, this Agreement.
This statement is made in full recognition of the laws of the State of New Jersey and pursuant to
N.J.S.A. 52:34-15.
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Title
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Notary Public of
My Commission expires
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Attachment A
I. SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS
A. The Township of Ewing, Mercer County, New Jersey invites sealed proposals pursuant to the
Notice to Bidders.
B. Sealed proposals will be received by the designated representative at the time and place in the
Notice to Bidders, and at such time and place will be publicly opened and read aloud.
C. The proposal form shall be submitted in a sealed envelope: (1) addressed to the Township of
Ewing, (2) bearing the name and address of the bidder written on the face of the envelope, and (3)
clearly marked “PROPOSAL” with the contract title. Submit an original and four (4) copies.
D. It is the bidder’s responsibility to see that bids are presented to the Township of Ewing on or
before the hour and at the place designated. Bids may be hand delivered or mailed; however, the
Township of Ewing disclaims any responsibility for bids forwarded by regular or overnight mail. If
the bid is sent by overnight mail, the designation in section C, above, must also appear on the outside
of the delivery company envelope. Bids received after the designated time and date will be returned
unopened.
E. Sealed bids forwarded to the Township of Ewing before the time of opening of bids stated in
the Notice to Bidders may be withdrawn upon written application of the bidder who shall be required
to produce evidence showing that the individual is or represents the principal or principals involved
in the bid. Once bids have been opened, they shall remain firm for a period of sixty (60) calendar
days.
F. All prices and amounts must be written in ink or preferably typewritten. Bids containing any
conditions, omissions, unexplained erasures or alterations, items not called for in the bid proposal
form, attachment of additive information not required by the specifications, or irregularities of any
kind, may be rejected by the Township of Ewing. Any changes, white-outs, strike-outs, etc. in the bid
must be initialed in ink by the person responsible for signing the bid.
G. Each proposal form must give the full business address of the bidder and be signed by an
authorized representative. Bids by partnerships must furnish the full name of all partners and must be
signed in the partnership name by one of the members of the partnership or by an authorized
representative, followed by the signature and designation of the person signing. Bids by corporations
or limited liability company must be signed in the legal name of the corporation or the limited
liability company, followed by the name of the State in which incorporated or formed and must
contain the signature and designation of the president, secretary or other person authorized to bind the
corporation in the matter. When requested, satisfactory evidence of the authority of the officer
signing shall be furnished.
H. Unless otherwise stated in the specifications, bidders must insert prices for furnishing all of
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the materials and/or labor required by these specifications. Prices shall be net, including any charges
for packing, crating, container, etc. All transportation charges shall be fully prepaid by the contractor
F.O.B. destination and placement at locations specified by the Township of Ewing. As specified,
placement may require inside deliveries. No additional charges will be allowed for any transportation
costs resulting from partial shipment made at the contractor’s convenience.
The vendor shall guarantee any or all materials and services supplied under these specifications.
Defective or inferior items shall be replaced at the expense of the vendor. In case of rejected
materials, the vendor will be responsible for return freight charges.
Not required.
A. The bidder understands and agrees that its proposal is submitted on the basis of the
specifications prepared by the Township of Ewing. The bidder accepts the obligation to become
familiar with these specifications.
B. Bidders are expected to examine the specifications and related documents with care and
observe all their requirements. Ambiguities, errors or omissions noted by bidders should be promptly
reported in writing to the Purchasing Officer. In the event the bidder fails to notify the Township of
Ewing of such ambiguities, errors or omissions, the bidder shall be bound by the bid.
C. No oral interpretation of the meaning of the specifications will be made to any bidder. Every
request for an interpretation shall be in writing, addressed to the Purchasing Officer. In order to be
given consideration, written requests for interpretation must be received at least five (5) days prior to
the date fixed for the opening of the proposals. Any and all such interpretations and any supplemental
instructions will be in the form of written addenda to the specifications, and will be distributed to all
prospective bidders, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-23. All addenda so issued shall become
part of the contract documents, and shall be acknowledged by the bidder in the bid. The Township of
Ewing’s interpretations or corrections thereof shall be final.
D. Discrepancies in Bids
1. If the amount shown in words and its equivalent in figures do not agree, the written words
shall be binding. Ditto marks are not considered writing or printing and shall not be used.
2. In the event that there is a discrepancy between the unit prices and the extended totals, the
unit prices shall prevail. In the event there is an error of the summation of the extended totals,
the computation by the Township of Ewing of the extended totals shall govern.
A. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
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This insurance shall be maintained in force during the life of the contract by the bidder covering all
employees engaged in performance of the contract in accordance with the applicable statute.
Minimum Employer’s Liability $2,000,000.
This insurance shall have limits of not less than $1 ,000.000 any one person and $2,000,00 any one
accident for bodily injury and $500,000 aggregate for property damage, and shall be maintained in
full force during the life of the contract by the bidder.
This insurance covering bidder for claims arising from owned, hired and non-owned vehicles with
limits of not less than $1,000,000 any one person and $2,000,000 any one accident for bodily injury
and $500,000 each accident for property damage, shall be maintained in full force during the life of
the contract by the bidder.
Certificates as listed above shall be submitted with the fully executed contract as evidence covering
Comprehensive General Liability, Comprehensive Automobile Liability, and where applicable,
necessary Worker’s Compensation and Employer’s Liability Insurance. Such coverage shall be with
an insurance companies operating on an admitted basis in the State of New Jersey and shall name the
Township of Ewing as an additional insured.
C. INDEMNIFICATION
Successful bidder agrees to indemnify and hold the Township of Ewing, its officials, employees and
agents harmless from any and all liability or expense, including costs of defense, resulting from any
action at law related to any duty or responsibility imposed upon the Contractor relating to the services
contained herein, provide that such action results from the negligent of the Contractor, or any of its
agents, and/or from circumstances where the Contractor servants or any of its agents, has acted
outside the scope of their duties or contrary to law.
No firm may be issued a contract unless it complies with the affirmative action regulations of
N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. (P.L. 1975, c.127).
All successful vendors must submit, within seven days after the receipt of the notice of intent t award
the contract or the receipt of the contract, one of the following:
i. A photocopy of a valid letter for an approved Federal Affirmative Action Plan (good
for one year from the date of the letter); or
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ii. A photocopy of an approved Certificate of Employee Information Report, or
iii. If the vendor has none of the above, the public agency is required to provide the vendor
with an initial Affirmative Action Information Report (AA-302).
2. Construction Contracts
All successful contractors must submit within three days of the signing of the contract an Initial
Manning Report (AA2OI — available upon request from the State’s Affirmative Action Office) for
any contract award that meets or exceeds the bidding threshold.
Discrimination on the basis of disability in contracting for the purchase of bids and services is
prohibited. The successful bidders is required to read Americans With Disabilities language that is
part of this specification and agree that the provisions of Title II of the Act are made a part of the
contract. The successful bidder is obligated to comply with the Act and to hold the Township of
Ewing harmless.
Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.25 et seq. successful bidders on projects for public works shall adhere
to all requirements of the New Jersey Prevailing Wage Act. The contractor shall be required to
submit a certified payroll record to the Township of Ewing within ten (10) days of the payment of the
wages. The contractor is also responsible for obtaining and submitting all subcontractors certified
payroll records within the aforementioned time period. The contractor shall submit said certified
payrolls in the forth in N.J.A.C. 12:60-6.1(c). It will be the contractor’s responsibility to obtain any
additional copies of the certified payroll form to be submitted by contacting the Office of
Administrative Law, CN 049, Trenton, New Jersey 08625 or the New Jersey Department of Labor,
Division of Workplace Standards. If applicable, the contractor MUST submit with their bid a current
Public Works Contractor Certificate.
D. Stockholder Disclosure
Chapter 33 of the Public Laws of 1977 provides that no corporation or partnership shall be awarded
any contract for the performance of any work or the furnishing of any materials or supplies, unless,
prior to the receipt of the bid or accompanying the bid of said corporation or partnership, there is
submitted a statement setting forth the names and addresses of all stockholders in the corporation or
partnership who own ten percent or more of its stock of any class, or of all individual partners in the
partnership who own a ten percent or greater interest therein. Form of Statement shall be completed
and attached to the bid proposal.
The manufacturer or supplier of a substance or mixture shall supply the Chemical Abstracts Service
number of all the components of the mixture or substance and the chemical name. The manufacturer
and supplier must properly label each container. Further, all applicable Material Safety Data Sheets
(MSDS) — hazardous substance fact sheet — must be furnished.
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F. Non-Collusion Affidavit
The Non-Collusion Affidavit, which is part of these specifications, shall be properly executed and
submitted with the bid proposal.
Mediation shall employ as the method of alternative dispute resolution under this contract.
H. Business Registration
Pursuant to P.L. 2004 c.57, which expands the program of business registration to all government
contracting units in New Jersey. Contractor shall provide proof of its own business registration and
proofs of business registration of those subcontractors required to be listed in the contractor’s
submission. The proof of registration shall be provided at the time the bid or proposal is officially
received and opened by the Township of Ewing.
Before final payment of the contract is made by the Township of Ewing, the contractor shall submit
an accurate list and the proof of business registration of each subcontractor or supplier used in the
fulfillment of the contract, or shall attest that no subcontractors were used.
For the term of this contract, the contractor and each of its affiliates and a subcontractor and each of
its affiliates [52:32-44(g)(3)J shall collect and remit to the Director; New Jersey Division of Taxation,
the use tax due pursuant to the Sales and Use Tax Act on all sales of tangible personal property
delivered into this State, regardless of whether the tangible personal property is intended for a
contract with a contracting agency.
A business organization that fails to provide a copy of a business registration as required pursuant to
section 1 of P.L.2001,c.134(C:52:32-44 et al) or subsection e. or f. of section 92 of
P.L.1977,c.ll0(C:5:12-92), or that provides false registration information under the requirement of
either of those sections, shall be liable for a penalty of $25 for each day of violation, not to exceed
$50,000 for each business registration copy not properly provided under a contract with the Township
of Ewing.
Starting in January 2007, all business entities are advised of their responsibility to file an annual
disclosure statement of political contributions with the New Jersey Election Law Enforcement
Commission (ELEC) pursuant to N.J.S.A. l9:44A- 20.27 if they receive contracts in excess of
$50,000 from public entities in a calendar year. Business entities are responsible for determining if
filing is necessary. Additional information on this requirement is available from ELEC at
1-888-313-3532 or at www.elec.state.nj.us.
All proposals must include forms showing the vendor’s ability to comply with state and local “pay-
to-play” laws. Forms are available from the Ewing Municipal Clerk. Proposals that do not include
these forms will automatically disqualified.
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VI. REJECTION OF BIDS
A. Availability of Funds
Pursuant to statutory requirements, any contract resulting from this bid shall be subject to the
availability and appropriation of sufficient funds annually.
More than one bid from an individual, firm or partnership, corporation, a limited liability company or
association under the same or different names shall not be considered.
C. Unbalanced Bids
Bids received from bidders who have previously failed to complete contacts within the time
scheduled therefore, or who have performed prior work for the Township of Ewing in an
unacceptable manner, may be rejected in accordance with N.J.S.A.40A: 11-4
Should the bidder, to whom the contract is awarded, fail to enter into a contract within 21 days,
Sundays and holidays excepted, the Township of Ewing may then, at its option, accept the bid of the
next lowest responsible bidder.
F. Rejection
The township reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to reject any bid not complying with the
specifications and to waive any informality in any bid if Township deems such waiver to be in its
best interest.
A. If, through any cause, the successful bidder shall fail to fulfill in a timely and proper manner
obligations under this contract or if the contractor shall violate any of the requirements of the
contract, the Township of Ewing shall there upon have the right to terminate the contract by giving
written notice to the contractor of such termination and specifying the effective date of termination.
Such termination shall relieve the Township of Ewing of any obligation for balances to the contractor
of any sum or sums set forth in the contract
B. Notwithstanding the above, the contractor shall not be relieved of liability to the Township of
Ewing for damages sustained by the Township of Ewing by virtue of any breach of the contract by
the contractor and the Township of Ewing may withhold any payments to the contractor for the
purpose of compensation until such time as the exact amount of the damage due the Township of
Ewing from the contractor is determined.
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C. The contractor agrees to indemnify and hold the Township of Ewing harmless from any
liability to subcontractors/suppliers concerning payment for work performed or goods supplied
arising out of the lawful termination of the contract by the Township of Ewing under this provision.
D. In case of default by the contractor, the Township of Ewing may procure the articles or
services from other sources and hold the successful bidder responsible for any excess cost occasioned
thereby.
E. Continuation of the terms of the contract beyond the fiscal year is contingent on availability of
funds in the following year’s budget. In the event of unavailability of such funds, the Township of
Ewing reserves the right to cancel the contract.
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TOWNSHIP OF EWING
COUNTY OF MERCER
2. During the 12 months prior to the date of this certification, the “business entity” has
not made any contributions that are reportable by the recipient pursuant to the provisions of P.L.1973,
c.83 (C.19:44A-1 et seq.) to: any State, county, or municipal committee of a political party; any
legislative leadership committee; or any candidate committee of a candidate for, holder of, an elective
office of the Township of Ewing, of the County of Mercer, of another public entity within the County
of Mercer, or of a legislative district in which the Township of Ewing is located, or any continuing
political committee, except as follows:
[The following listing must set forth all contributions that are reportable (over
$300.00) and must disclose the date and amount of each contribution and the name of
the recipient of each contribution. Attach additional sheets if needed to provide a full
disclosure.]
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3. Consistent with P.L. 2005, c.271, I understand that the following shall be deemed to
be a contribution by the “business entity” for purposes of this Disclosure:
(1) Any person or other business entity having an interest therein; and/or
4. I certify that the foregoing statements made by me are true. I understand that, if any of
the statements is willfully false, I am subject to punishment.
Dated: , 2008
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Township Of Ewing
COUNTY OF MERCER
I have reviewed the needs of the Township and the contract requirements for the above-
referenced work.
Based on my review, the anticipated value of the entire contract over the course of its term
including any contract extensions permitted by law will exceed $17,500.00.
I hereby certify that the foregoing statements made by me are true. I am aware that if any of
these statements are willfully false, I am subject to punishment.
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Printed
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Title
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TOWNSHIP OF EWING
COUNTY OF MERCER
STATE OF___________________
ss:
COUNTY OF_________________
Contractor 1 has not made and will not make any “reportable contributions” (i.e., exceeding $300.00)
that, pursuant to P.L. 2004, c.19, would bar the award of the above-referenced contract in the one
year preceding the date the contract award is scheduled to be made to any of the following named
candidate committee(s), joint candidates committee(s), and municipal committee(s) of a political
party representing the elected officials of the Township of Ewing:
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Note: If Contractor is a sole proprietor, any reportable contribution made by a spouse or child residing with the
sole proprietor is deemed to be a contribution of Contractor. If Contractor is not a sole proprietor, reportable
contributions made by any of the persons or other business entities listed in Part II of this form are deemed to be
contributions of Contractor.
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□ Corporation □ Partnership □ Sole Proprietorship □ Other
(specify):_____________________
All persons, including other business entities, that own or control more than 10% of the profits or
assets of Contractor, or if Contractor is a corporation for-profit, all persons, including other business
entities, that own or control more than 10% of Contractor’s stock, are as follows (add additional
pages until all such persons or business entities are listed, if necessary):
Check one: or
□ There are no persons or other business entities owning or controlling more than
10% of the profits or assets of Contractor or, if Contractor is a corporation for-profit, there are
no persons or other business entities owning or controlling more than 10% of Contractor’s
stock.
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Type or Print Name of Affiant
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