5559a - Bid Forms

This document is an Addendum to a Request for Proposal (RFP) for site upgrades and improvements at various schools in Princeton, New Jersey. The addendum provides a bid proposal form for contractors to submit their bids for the project. Here's a summary of the key points: **Project Overview** * The project involves site upgrades and improvements at four schools: Johnson Park Elementary School, Littlebrook Elementary School, Riverside Elementary School, and Princeton Middle School. * The work includes all labor, materials, and equipment required for the project, as specified in the bid documents. **Bid Proposal** * The bid proposal form requires contractors to provide a single overall contract price for the base bid, which includes all work at the four schools. * The form also requires contractors to provide prices for two alternate bids: 1. Full-depth reconstruction of the existing paved playground at Princeton Middle School, and 2. Milling and paving of the existing paved playground at Riverside Elementary School. * Contractors must also provide unit prices for various items, such as bulk rock excavation, concrete curb replacement, and hot mix asphalt replacement. **Bid Security** * Contractors must submit a bid security in the form of a certified check, cashier's check, or bid bond, in an amount equal to 10% of the total bid price, not to exceed $20,000. **Contractor Information** * The bid proposal form requires contractors to provide information about their company, including their name, address, and contact information. * Contractors must also certify that they have reviewed the bid documents, satisfied themselves regarding the character of the locality, and complied with all applicable laws and regulations. **Bidder's Checklist** * The document includes a bidder's checklist, which requires contractors to certify that they have reviewed and complied with various requirements, including: + Bid documents and permits + General bond requirements + Contract documents + Prevailing wage requirements + Business registration and licensing requirements + Insurance and apprenticeship training program requirements **Bid Bond** * The document includes a bid bond form, which requires contractors to submit a bond in an amount equal to 10% of the bid price, not to exceed $20,000. * The bid bond ensures that the contractor will perform the work as specified in the bid documents, and provides liquidated damages in the event of default.