NOTICE TO BIDDERS Notice is hereby given that sealed proposals will be received by the Township of Hillsborough, Somerset County, New Jersey for the “Flemming Drive Phase1 Sidewalk Replacement” and opened and read in public in the Court Room at the Township of Hillsborough, 379 South Branch Road, Hillsborough, NJ 08844 on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. prevailing time Contract Documents and Drawings for the proposed work, which have been prepared by Township’s Engineering Department, may be inspected by prospective bidders during business hours 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. The Bid consists of site clearing, removal and disposal of existing sidewalk, installation of concrete sidewalk, as well as concrete paver blocks, concrete and Belgium block curb, and other work set out in the specifications. Bidders will be furnished with a copy of the Bid Package and Contract Documents by request upon proper notice and payment of a non-refundable charge of Fifty Dollars ($50.00) payable to Township of Hillsborough, to defray the cost thereof. Proposals must be made on the standard Proposal Forms in the manner designated in the Contract Documents, must be enclosed in sealed envelopes bearing the name and address of the Bidder, and the name of the work on the outside; addressed to Assistant Engineer, Thomas Belanger, Township of Hillsborough; and must be accompanied by a statement of Consent of Surety from a surety company authorized to do business in the State of New Jersey and acceptable to the Township and either a Bid Bond, Certified or Cashier’s Check drawn to the order of the Township of Hillsborough for not less than ten percent (10%) of the amount bid, except that the check need not exceed $20,000.00. The successful bidder is hereby notified that a performance bond for the full amount of the project is required. The right is also reserved to reject any or all bids or to waive any informalities where such informality is not detrimental to the best interest of Township of Hillsborough. The right is also reserved to increase or decrease the quantities specified in the manner designated in the Specifications. The successful bidder shall be required to comply with all required forms listed in the specifications. BY ORDER OF the Mayor and Committee Members of Township of Hillsborough, Somerset County, New Jersey. Dana Margelis, QPA 1x, HB, 4/26/24, Fee:$32.26