B518 RENTAL AND ERECTION OF SCAFFOLDING AT VARIOUS PVSC LOCATIONS FOR A TWO (2) YEAR PERIOD

"Protecting Public Health and the Environment"
CONTRACT B518
PASSAIC VALLEY SEWERAGE COMMISSION
600 WILSON AVENUE
NEWARK, NJ 07105
CONTRACT AND SPECIFICATIONS
FOR
RENTAL AND ERECTION OF SCAFFOLDING AT
VARIOUS PVSC LOCATIONS FOR A TWO (2) YEAR
PERIOD

BID DOCUMENT SUBMISSION CHECKLIST
CONTRACT B518 RENTAL AND ERECTION OF SCAFFOLDING AT VARIOUS PVSC LOCATIONS
FOR A TWO (2) YEAR PERIOD
Initial Each Item
Item Contract Section
Submitted with Bid
1. Invitation To Bid INV-1 to INV-3
Acknowledgment of Receipt of
2. ACK-1
Changes to Bid Documents*
3. Signature S-1
4. References R-1
5. Bid Bond or Certified Check * BB-1
5. Statement of Ownership * SO-1 To SO-3
6. Affirmative Action Compliance AAC-1
7. Instructions To Bidders IB-1
8. Proposal P-1 TO P-3
9. Vendor Bid List* VBL 1-3
10. Bidders Exception List BE-1
11. Reference Questionnaire RQ-1
12. Non-Collusion Affidavit* NCA-1
13. Contract Agreement CA-1 To CA-2
14. NJ Business Registration BR-1
15. General Conditions GC-1 To GC-5
16. Supplemental Conditions SC-1 To SC-4
17. Specifications Spec-1 to Spec-6
Disclosure of Investment
18.
Activities in Iran DISC-IR
Certification of Non
19. Involvement in Prohibited DISC-RU
Activities in Russia or Belarus
* Failure to submit these documents is a mandatory cause for the bid to be rejected.
(N.J.S.A. 40A:11-23-2)
SIGNATURE: The undersigned hereby acknowledges and has submitted the above listed requirements. This sheet must be
submitted with the bid documents.
Name of Bidder:
(Company Name)
By Authorized Representative:
Signature:
Print Name and Title:______________________________________ Date:______________

CONTRACT B518 INV-1
INVITATION TO BID
B518- RENTAL AND ERECTION OF SCAFFOLDING AT VARIOUS PVSC LOCATIONS
FOR A TWO (2) YEAR PERIOD
Notice is hereby given that Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission will receive sealed bids until
10:00 o'clock on the morning of September 17, 2026, in the PVSC Purchasing Department,
Administration Building. At that time and place the sealed proposals will be publicly opened,
announced, and recorded via the Zoom Conferencing Application at
https://pvsc.zoom.us/j/2496333971. Bidders can also dial into the bid opening by phone at (1+646 876
9923), access code (249 633 3971).
Proposals shall be enclosed in opaque sealed envelopes, addressed to the Passaic Valley Sewerage
Commission, 600 Wilson Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07105, with the name and address of the
bidder plainly marked upon the outside thereof. (If forwarded by mail, the sealed envelope
containing the proposal, marked as directed above must be enclosed in another envelope addressed
as specified in the Proposal, preferably by registered mail.) If forwarded by express carrier or other
delivery service, please be advised that access to the PVSC is restricted to the following address: 699
Avenue P, Newark New Jersey 07105). The outside envelope containing bids must clearly identify the
bid number, contract name and bid opening date. Failure to follow this procedure is grounds for
rejection.
Security Notice: All contractors, subcontractors, contractor employees and/or representatives
entering the plant must have and must present to PVSC Security, government issued identification
such as a valid Picture Driver's License or Passport. This applies to bid openings, pre-bid conferences
and all on-premises contract work.
It is the purpose of the Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission not to award the contract to any bidder who does not
furnish evidence satisfactory to them that he is responsible and that he has sufficient financial resources, ability,
experience and plant to enable him to prosecute the work successfully, and to fulfill all requirements of the contract.
Each bid must be accompanied by a certified check, or by a bid bond in an amount not less than $
1,000.00 enclosed in a sealed envelope, with the bid. Certified checks shall be drawn upon a National
Bank or a Trust Company doing business in the State of New Jersey and shall be payable to the order to
of the Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission. Bid bonds shall be prepared on the form of Bid Bond
attached hereto, and shall be duly executed by the bidder as principal and having as surety thereon,
sureties or a surety company shall be licensed to do business in the State of New Jersey, and listed in
the current Federal Register, Department of the Treasury Circular 570, "Surety Companies Acceptable
on Federal Bonds".
Certified checks will be returned to all except the three (3) lowest formal bidders within ten (10) days
after the formal opening of bids (Sundays and Holidays Excepted, and the remaining checks will be
returned to the unsuccessful bidders within three (3) days after the Commission and the accepted
bidder have executed the contract, or if no contract has been so executed, within 60 days after the date
of the opening of bids, upon demand of the bidder at any time thereafter, as long as he has not been
notified of the acceptance of his bid.
All bidders on this contract are required to complete a "Statement of Ownership of all Owners of 10%
or more of the Stock of the Corporation" found in the contract documents.
All bidders on this contract are required to hold or obtain a "New Jersey Business Registration
Certificate" as required by N.J.S.A. 52:32-44. Information on New Jersey Business Registration
Certification Program operated by the New Jersey Department of the Treasury of the Treasury can be
found on the internet www.nj.gov/njbgs or by phone 609-292-1730.

CONTRACT B518 INV-2
All bidders on this contract are required to be eligible for contract award under the terms and
conditions of Public Law 2005, Chapter 51, formerly Executive Order Number 134 as described in the
subsequent bid documents.
If awarded a contract your company/firm shall provide written notice to its subcontractors of
the responsibility to submit proof of business registration to the contractor.
For the term of the contract, the contractor and each of its affiliates and a subcontractor and each
of its affiliates lli.J.S.A., 52:32-44 (g) (3) et seq.] 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 PL. 2001, c. 134 (C.52:32-44 et al.) or subsection e. of section 92 ofPL 1977, c 110
(c.5:12-92), or that provides false business registration information under the requirement s 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 a
contracting agency.
The bidder to whom a contract is awarded will be required to provide the necessary documents as
required by Public Law 1975, Chapter 127, Affirmative Action Compliance
Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq.amd N.J.A.C.
17:27.
The bidder to whom a contract is awarded will be required to execute the contract within ten (10)
days (not including Sunday) from the date of the mailing of a notice from Passaic Valley Sewerage
Commission to the bidder, according to the address given him, that the contract is ready for
signature; and in case of his failure or neglect so to do, the Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission
may, at their option, determine that the bidder has abandoned the
contract; and thereupon the proposal and acceptance shall be null and void, the bid security
accompanying the proposal shall be forfeited to the Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission, and the
bidder shall additionally be liable for all damages to the Commission occasioned by such default.
Bid Security will be held in lieu of a Performance Bond for the duration of the contract, at which
time it will be returned to the Contractor.
The bidder must file simultaneously with his bid a sworn statement, giving evidence of availability
of required facilities and equipment as called for to carry out the terms of the contract and proof
that such facilities will be in the possession of the contractor at the time of contract
commencement.
The successful bidder shall be solely responsible for the safety of its employees, subcontractors,
suppliers and representatives, including but not limited to the development and implementation of
effective safety practices and programs in accordance with Federal, State, and Local requirements,
including the requirements of PVSC' s Construction Safety and Health Manual for contracts.
http://www.nj.gov/pvsc/home/forn1s/pdfi'ConstructionSafetyHealthManualforContractors08272012.p
df

CONTRACT B518 INV-3
Prior to commencing any work at the site, the Successful Bidder shall designate in writing to PVSC
the name of the person who is their on-site safety officer. The successful bidder shall provide a
competent safety officer that must be on the project site at all times. The competent safety officer
must hold (or furnish suitable proof of course completion and application for), at a minimum, a
valid 10 Hour OSHA Construction card prior to the performance of any work under the contract. The
successful bidder shall also furnish personnel meeting the requirements of "competent person" as
defined by OSHA for all applicable aspects of the work. Submission of a bid on this project shall
constitute a representation by the bidder that it has obtained, reviewed and will comply with the
requirements of the Construction Safety & Health Manual, referenced above, as well as all other
Federal, State and Local safety requirements.
The sureties or Surety Company must be satisfactory to the Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission.
The Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission reserves the right to reject any and all bids, or to accept
any bid should they deem it to be in their interest so to do, i.e. pursuant to law, the LPCL, N.J.S.A.
40A:l l-13.2. The Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission also reserves the right to waive any
informality in any bid should they deem it to be in their interest so to do pursuant to N.J.S.A. 58:14
et seq.
Investment Activities in Iran, Russia or Belarus
In accordance with N.J.S.A. 52:32-58 et seq., Bidder shall certify and submit with their bid forms of
Certification promulgated by State of New Jersey Division of Purchase and Property entitled
"Certification of Non-Involvement in Prohibited Activities in Iran Form" and "Certification of Non-
Involvement In Prohibited Activities In Russia Or Belarus". The forms of Certification and appropriate
list dated January 28, 2013 can be found in Appendixes 1 and 2, of this contract document and at:
https://www.nj.gov/treasury/purchase/forms/DisclosureofInvestmentActivitiesinIran.pdf and
http://www.state.nj.us/treasury/purchase/pdf/Chapter25List.pdf, respectively.
Russia Act Notice 1.10.2024.pdf (nj.gov)
Questions and request for proposals shall be directed to the Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission
Purchasing Department, telephone number (973) 817 5703.
PASSAIC VALLEY SEWERAGE COMMISSION
600 Wilson Avenue, Newark, N.J. 07105

CONTRACT B518 ACK-1
PASSAIC VALLEY SEWERAGE COMMISSION
ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF RECEIPT OF CHANGES TO BID DOCUMENTS FORM
CONTRACT B518
RENTAL AND ERECTION OF SCAFFOLDING AT VARIOUS PVSC LOCATIONS
FOR A TWO (2) YEAR PERIOD
Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-23.1a, the undersigned bidder hereby acknowledges receipt of the following
notices, revisions, or addenda to the bid advertisement specifications or bid documents. By indicating
date of receipt, bidder acknowledges the submitted bid takes into account the provisions of the notice,
revision or addendum. Note that the PVSC's record of notice to bidders shall take precedence and that
failure to include provisions of changes in a bid proposal may be subject for rejection of the bid. If there
were no revisions or addenda write NONE on the top line, sign the acknowledgment below and submit
with the bid documents.
How Received
Local Unit Reference Number
(mail, fax, Date Received
or Title of Addendum/Revision
pick-up, etc.)
Acknowledgment by Bidder:
Name of Bidder:
(Company Name)
By Authorized Representative:
Signature:
Print Name and Title:
Date:

CONTRACT B518 S-1
CONTRACT B518
PASSAIC VALLEY SEWERAGE COMMISSION
PROPOSAL TO
RENTAL AND ERECTION OF SCAFFOLDING AT VARIOUS PVSC LOCATIONS
FOR A TWO (2) YEAR PERIOD
To: PASSAIC VALLEY SEWERAGE COMMISSION
The undersigned, as bidder, declares that the only persons or parties interested in this proposal
as principals are named under the bid signatures, that the proposal is made without collusion
with any other person, firm or corporation; that he has carefully examined the annexed proposed
form of contract and bond and the drawings therein referred to; and that he proposes and agrees,
if this proposal is accepted, to contract with the Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission, in the
form of the copy of the Contract deposited in the office; of the Passaic Valley Sewerage
Commission, to perform all the work described in the contract specifications in the manner and
time therein prescribed, and according to the requirements of the Engineer as therein set forth,
and that he will take in full payment therefore the following sums, exclusive of all taxes, to wit:
If this proposal shall be accepted by the Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission, and the
undersigned shall fail to contract as aforesaid, within ten (10) days (not including Sunday) from
the date of the mailing of a notice from the Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission to him,
according to the address herewith given, that the contract is ready for signature, then the Passaic
Valley Sewerage Commission may at their option determine that the bidder has abandoned the
contract and thereupon the proposal and acceptance shall be null and void, and the certified
check and the proceeds thereof for 1,000.00 dollars accompanying this proposal shall become
the property of the Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission and additionally the bidder shall be
liable to said Commission for any and all damages accruing to said Commission by reason of
said failure to default; otherwise the accompanying check shall be returned to the undersigned.
Signature of bidder with residence and business address.
Business _______________________ Residence _______________________
_______________________ _______________________
_______________________ _______________________
Signed _______________________ Dated _______________________

CONTRACT B518 R-1
If the bidder can give the names and addresses of the proposed sureties or surety company
that will sign the bond, he is requested to do so below. The names will not be made public.
The bidder is requested to state below what work of a character similar to that included in the
proposed contract he has done and give references that will enable the
Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission to judge of his experience, skill and business standing.

CONTRACT B518 BB-1
BID BOND
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS
That we, the undersigned ______________________________________as Principal;
and_________________ Surety, are hereby held and firmly bound unto the Passaic Valley
Sewerage Commission in the penal sum of $1,000.00 for the payment of which, well and truly
to be made, we hereby jointly and severally bind ourselves, our heirs, executors,
administrators, successors and assigns.
Signed this__________day of _______________
The condition of the above obligation is such that whereas the Principal has submitted
to the Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission a certain Bid, attached hereto, and hereby made a
part hereof, to enter into a contract in writing, to Furnish And Deliver Various Equipment And
Supplies.
RENTAL AND ERECTION OF SCAFFOLDING AT VARIOUS PVSC LOCATIONS
FOR A TWO (2) YEAR PERIOD
NOW THEREFORE,
A) If said Bid shall be rejected, or, in the alternate,
B) If said Bid shall be accepted and the Principal shall execute and
deliver a contract in the form of Contract attached hereto (properly completed
in accordance with said Bid) and shall furnish a bond for his faithful
performance of said Contract, and shall in all other respects perform the
agreement created by the acceptance of said Bid.
Then, this obligation shall be void, otherwise the same shall remain in force, and effect;
it being expressly understood and agreed that the liability of the Surety for any and all claims
hereunder shall, in no event, exceed the penal amount of this obligation as herein stated.
The Surety, for value received, hereby stipulates and agrees that the obligations of said
Surety and its bond shall be in no way impaired or affected by any extension of the time within
which the Principal may accept such Bid; and said Surety does hereby waive notice of any such
extension.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Principal and the Surety have set their hands and seals,
and such of them as are corporations having caused their corporate seals to be hereto affixed and
these presents to be signed by their proper officers, the day and year first set forth above.
Principal: __________________ Surety: __________________
By: __________________ By: __________________
Authorized Signature Authorized Signature
__________________ __________________
Print Name Print Name
Title: __________________ Title: __________________
Seal: __________________ Seal: __________________

CONTRACT B518 SO-1
STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP
(OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURE CERTIFICATION)
N.J.S.A. 52:25-24.2 (P.L. 1977, c.33, as amended by P.L. 2016, c.43)
This Statement Shall Be Included with
All Bid and Proposal Submissions
Name of Business:______________________________________________________
Address of Business:____________________________________________________
Name of person completing this form:______________________________________
N.J.S.A. 52:25-24.2:
"No corporation, partnership, or limited liability company shall be awarded any contract nor shall
any agreement be entered into for the performance of any work or the furnishing of any materials
or supplies, unless prior to the receipt of the bid or proposal, or accompanying the bid or proposal
of said corporation, said partnership, or said limited liability company there is submitted a
statement setting forth the names and addresses of all stockholders in the corporation who own 10
percent or more of its stock, of any class, or of all individual partners in the partnership who own a
10 percent or greater interest therein, or of all members in the limited liability company who own a
10 percent or greater interest therein, as the case may be.
If one or more such stockholder or partner or member is itself a corporation or partnership or
limited liability company, the stockholders holding 10 percent or more of that corporation's stock,
or the individual partners owning 10 percent or greater interest in that partnership, or the members
owning 10 percent or greater interest in that limited liability company, as the case may be, shall
also be listed. The disclosure shall be continued until names and addresses of every noncorporate
stockholder, and individual partner, and member, exceeding the 10 percent ownership criteria
established in this act, has been listed.
To comply with this section, a bidder with any direct or indirect parent entity which is publicly
traded may submit the name and address of each publicly traded entity and the name and address of
each person that holds a 10 percent or greater beneficial interest in the publicly traded entity as of
the last annual filing with the federal Securities and Exchange Commission or the foreign
equivalent, and, if there is any person that holds a 10 percent or greater beneficial interest, also
shall submit links to the websites containing the last annual filings with the federal Securities and
Exchange Commission or the foreign equivalent and the relevant page numbers of the filings that
contain the information on each person that holds a 10 percent or greater beneficial interest."
The Attorney General has advised that the provisions of N.J.S.A. 52:25-24.2, which refer to
corporations and partnerships apply to limited partnerships, limited liability partnerships, and
Subchapter S corporations.