Elevator Maintenance & Emergency Repairs Services to All Bergen County Locations (BC-RFP-17-016)

The County of Bergen has awarded a contract to Schindler Elevator Corporation for the provision of elevator maintenance and emergency repair services to all county locations. The contract has a term of 24 months, commencing from the date of award. The contractor is required to provide all necessary labor, materials, and equipment to perform the services. The contract also includes provisions for payment, termination, and indemnification. The County of Bergen reserves the right to terminate the contract for convenience or default, and the contractor is required to indemnify the county against any claims or damages arising from the performance of the contract. Some key points of the contract include: • The contractor must provide a certified payroll record to the owner within ten days of payment of wages. • The contractor must comply with the New Jersey Prevailing Wage Act and the Public Works Contractors Registration Act. • The contractor must provide proof of business registration and maintain it on file. • The contractor must collect and remit use tax due on all sales of tangible personal property delivered into the state. • The contract includes provisions for non-discrimination and affirmative action. • The contractor must provide insurance coverage, including workers' compensation, general liability, and automobile liability insurance. The contract also includes a "Sunshine Form" for disclosure of political contributions, which requires the contractor to disclose any contributions made to elected officials or candidates for office.