BOROUGH OF HIGH BRIDGE

Hunterdon CountyNew Jersey

BID PACKAGE

B01-2015

Construction of ADA Town Hall

Bid Opening Date – March 3, 2015

Time – 10:00 AM

HIGH BRIDGEBOROUGHCOUNCIL
Mayor Desire / Mayor
Lynn Hughes / Council President
Karen Scarcia / Councilwoman
Adrienne Shipps / Councilwoman
Michael Stemple / Councilman
Stephen Strange / Councilman
Christopher Zappa / Councilman

BLF 2013_09_25

Borough of High Bridge

Bid Package: B01-2015 ADA Town Hall

Bid Opening Date: March 03, 2015 AT 10:00 AM

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Project Description...... p-

BID PROPOSAL FORM...... p-

Base Bid...... p-

CHECK LIST OF REQUIRED DOCUMENTS...... q-

BID BOND...... q-

CONSENT OF SURETY...... q-

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF aDDENDA...... q-

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION CERTIFICATION...... q-

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY...... q-

construction contracts...... q-

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT...... q-

DISCLOSURE OF OWNERSHIP...... q-

PREVAILING WAGE CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE...... q-

CONTRACTOR LISTING...... q-

RESPONSIBLE BIDDER CERTIFICATION...... q-

FALSE STATEMENT PENALTIES certification...... q-

AFFIDAVIT OF NON-COLLUSION...... q-

DISCLOSURE OF INVESTMENT ACTIVITIES IN IRAN...... q-

RESPONSIBLE BIDDER’S CHECKLIST...... q-

EXPERIENCE, PERFORMANCE, AND FINANCIAL CAPABILITY QUESTIONS...... q-

INSURANCE CERTIFICATION...... q-

FINANCIAL VERIFICATION RELEASE...... q-

TAXPAYER IDENTIFICATION...... q-

REFERENCE INTERVIEW QUESTIONS...... q-

EQUIPMENT CERTIFICATION...... q-

DEBARMENT CERTIFICATION...... q-

RESPONSIBILITY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT...... q-

GENERAL INFORMATION FOR BIDDER...... IFB-

DEFINITIONS...... IFB-

RESPONSIBLE bIDDER INFORMATION...... IFB-

RECEIPT OF BID...... IFB-

BID FORM...... IFB-

SIGNATURE ON BID FORM...... IFB-

BONDS OR SECURITY REQUIRED...... IFB-

CONSENT OF SURETY...... IFB-

QUESTIONS/CHALLENGES REGARDING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS...... IFB-

INTERPRETATIONS AND ADDENDA...... IFB-

BRAND NAMES, STANDARDS OF QUALITY, PATENTS (N.J.A.C. 5: 34-9.1) IFB-

EQUAL OR TIE BIDS...... IFB-

WITHDRAWING A BID...... IFB-

REJECTION OF BIDS...... IFB-

PROCEDURES ON AWARD OF CONTRACT...... IFB-

NOTIFICATION OF AWARD...... IFB-

ASSIGNING THE CONTRACT...... IFB-

MULTI YEAR CONTRACTS ……………………………………………………..IFB-

TERMINATION OF CONTRACT...... IFB-

PAYMENT...... IFB-

INVOICES...... IFB-

THE CONTRACT...... IFB-

PURCHASING AGENTS CONTROL...... IFB-

NEW JERSEY PREVAILING WAGE ACT...... IFB-

THE PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION ACT...... IFB-

BUSINESS REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE...... IFB-

AFFIDAVIT OF NON-COLLUSION...... IFB-

NON-DISCRIMINATION...... IFB-

REQUIRED AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EVIDENCE...... IFB-

WORKER AND COMMUNITY RIGHT TO KNOW ACT...... IFB-

STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP...... IFB-

ACQUISITIONS, MERGER, SALE AND/OR TRANSFER OF BUSINESS, ETC...... IFB-

INDEMNIFICATION...... IFB-

POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS...... IFB-

DISPUTES...... IFB-

SAMPLE CONTRACT...... IFB-

GENERAL CONDITIONS...... GC-

GENERAL CONDITIONS...... GC-

GC.1.0FAMILIARITY WITH THE PROJECT AND SITE...... GC-

GC.2.0TIME AND SCHEDULING...... GC-

GC.3.0COMPLETION OF WORK...... GC-

GC.4.0WINTER SERVICE...... GC-

GC.5.0REQUIRED PARTICIPATION IN PROJECT PLANNING AND SCHEDULINGGC-

GC.6.0PROJECT PLANNING, SCHEDULING, AND CONTROL...... GC-

GC.7.0JOB MEETINGS...... GC-

GC.8.0Traffic Control...... GC-

GC.9.0CONFLICTING INFORMATION OR ERRORS...... GC-

GC.10.0CHANGE ORDERS...... GC-

GC.11.0DISPUTE RESOLUTION...... GC-

GC.12.0INSURANCE...... GC-

GC.13.0ACCIDENTS, INJURIES, DAMAGES...... GC-

GC.14.0LIENS AND CHATTEL MORTGAGES...... GC-

GC.15.0AUTHORITY AND DUTIES OF INSPECTORS...... GC-

GC.16.0PERMITS...... GC-

GC.17.0WORKING HOURS / HOLIDAYS...... GC-

GC.18.0FINAL EXAMINATION AND ACCEPTANCE...... GC-

GC.19.0DATE OF ACCEPTANCE...... GC-

GC.20.0CONTRACTOR'S SUPERINTENDENT...... GC-

GC.21.0EMPLOYMENT OF SUFFICIENT LABOR AND EQUIPMENT...... GC-

GC.22.0INTOXICATING BEVERAGES...... GC-

GC.23.0LIQUIDATED DAMAGES...... GC-

GC.24.0COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS...... GC-

GC.25.0Conflicts with technical Specification...... GC-

GC.26.0DIVISION 1 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS, REGULATIONS,...... GC-

Table of Contents...... GC-

DIVISION 1 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS, REGULATIONS, QUALITY CONTROL...... GC-

GC.27.0SECTION 1000...... GC-

PART 1:GENERAL...... GC-

1.01CONTRACT DOCUMENTS...... GC-

1.02WORK INCLUDED...... GC-

1.03PROJECT DESCRIPTION...... GC-

GC.28.0SECTION 1050...... GC-

REGULATIONS...... GC-

PART 1:GENERAL...... GC-

1.01WORK INCLUDED...... GC-

PART 2:PRODUCTS...... GC-

PART 3:EXECUTION...... GC-

3.01ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION...... GC-

3.02LABOR, SAFETY, HEALTH AND SECURITY REGULATIONS...... GC-

3.03SANITATION...... GC-

3.04SALES TAX EXEMPTION...... GC-

3.05FIRE SAFETY...... GC-

GC.29.0SECTION 1100...... GC-

QUALITY CONTROL...... GC-

PART 1:GENERAL...... GC-

1.01CONFORMANCE TO DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS...... GC-

1.02LINES, GRADES AND MEASUREMENTS...... GC-

1.03DIMENSIONS OF EXISTING STRUCTURES...... GC-

1.04DATUM...... GC-

1.05STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS...... GC-

1.06SERVICES OF TESTING LABORATORIES AND SPECIAL CONSULTANTS.....GC-

PART 2: PRODUCTS...... GC-

PART 3: EXECUTION...... GC-

3.01WATERTIGHTNESS...... GC-

3.02CLEANUP...... GC-

GC.30.0 DIVISION 2 - GENERAL CONDITIONS FOR MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL WORK GC-

SECTION 1500...... GC-

1.01 PART GENERAL...... GC-

1.02EXAMINATION OF SITE, DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS...... GC-

1.03CONTRACT DRAWINGS & SPECIFICATIONS...... GC-

1.04DEFINITIONS...... GC-

1.05CODES, ORDINANCES, REGULATIONS AND PERMITS...... GC-

1.06COORDINATION OF WORK...... GC-

1.07COOPERATION WITH OTHER TRADES...... GC-

1.08SCHEDULE OF MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT...... GC-

1.09SUBSTITUTIONS...... GC-

1.10SHOP DRAWINGS...... GC-

1.11MATERIALS AND LABOR...... GC-

1.12FIELD SUPERVISION...... GC-

1.13CLOSING-IN OF UNINSPECTED WORK...... GC-

1.14ACCESSIBILITY...... GC-

1.15PROTECTION OF WORK AND MATERIALS...... GC-

1.16CUTTING & PATCHING...... GC-

1.17EXCAVATION AND BACKFILL...... GC-

1.18SCAFFOLDING AND RIGGING...... GC-

1.19PAINTING...... GC-

1.20SLEEVES & INSERTS...... GC-

1.21PIPING AND EQUIPMENT IDENTIFICATION...... GC-

1.22FIRESTOPS, SMOKESEALS...... GC-

1.23ELECTRICAL WORK...... GC-

1.24TEMPORARY LIGHT AND POWER...... GC-

1.25CLEANING...... GC-

1.26MAINTENANCE AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS...... GC-

1.27MANUFACTURER'S REPRESENTATIVE...... GC-

1.28RECORD DRAWINGS...... GC-

1.29GUARANTEES...... GC-

SCOPE OF WORK...... TS-

TS.1.0DIVISION 3 – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS...... TS-

TABLE OF CONTENTS...... TS-

TS.2.0SECTION 1...... TS-

1. EXISTING BUILDING ALTERATIONS...... TS-

TS.3.0SECTION 2...... TS-

1. HEALTH AND SAFETY PROGRAM (HASP)...... TS-

1.01Project Description...... TS-

1.02Excavating Regulated Material...... TS-

1.03Disposal of Regulated Material...... TS-

1.04 Dust Monitoring and Prevention...... TS-

1.05Soil Erosion and Sediment Control...... TS-

1.06 Testing and Certification of Clean Fill...... TS-

1.06 Method of Payment...... TS-

Exhibit1...... EX-

payment bond Acceptable Language...... EX-

Exhibit2...... EX-

PERFORMANCE BOND ACCEPTABLE LANGUAGE………………………………..EX-

BLF 2013_09_251

Borough of High Bridge

Bid Package: B01-2015 ADA Town Hall

Bid Opening Date: March 03, 2015 AT 10:00 AM

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed bids will be received by the Administrator of the Borough of High Bridge on March 3, 2015 at 10:00 AM local prevailing time in the Meeting Room at the Municipal Building, 71 Main St, High Bridge, NJ 08829, at which time and place bids will be opened and read in public for:

CONSTRUCTION OF ADA TOWN HALL

Specifications and other bid information may be reviewed and obtained in the Clerk’s Officeduring regular business hours 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Any notices of addendums or cancellation and postponements may be found at under the “Bids” tab. Questions shall be submitted in writing via email to

Bid documents are provided free of charge in Adobe PDF format, by providing the company name, address, phone & fax number, on a CD-ROM during regular business hours OR via e-mail request to , acknowledgment of email receipt required. A free version of Adobe Reader can be downloaded at Should a paper copy be requested there will be a cost of $.05 per page for the specifications and plans will be $1.00 per page. Bid packages will be over-nighted on a CD-ROM upon the receipt of the bidders FedEx account number.

To access the plans please go to:

FTP Site logon:

Your username is: HighbridgeFTP

Your password is: 44{D19h3

Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27-1 et seq.

Bids must be submitted in duplicate, one copy on the proposal forms contained in the bid package and one copy scanned as a PDF file and submitted on a CD.

Bids must be in a sealedenvelope, bearing the name and address of the bidder and the name of the project. This information must be on the outside of the envelope and addressed to the Purchasing Agent. In the following format:

Bid # B01-2015

Project Name ADA Town Hall

If the bid is sent by overnight or express mail, the above designation SHALL also appear on the outside of the courier company envelope.

The above designation shall also be written on the CD.

Any proposal received not complying with these requirements SHALL not be opened and returned to sender marked “Unresponsive”.

A non-mandatory pre-bid conference has been scheduled forFebruary 27, 2015 at 9:00 at the High Bridge Rescue Squad

John A. Gregory Jr.,

Borough Administrator

BID PROPOSAL FORM

Base Bid

THE UNDERSIGNED, as bidder, declares that the only persons or parties interested in the Bid as principals are named; that the Bid is in all respects fair and without collusion or fraud; that he has carefully examined the annexed proposed form of Contract, the Specifications, the Contract Drawings, and the Information for Bidders, that he, or his representative, has made a personal inspection of the site of the proposed work; and that he proposes and agrees that if this Bid is accepted, he will contract with the Borough of High Bridge in the form of contract hereto annexed, to provide the necessary machinery, tools, apparatus, and other means of construction, and to furnish all the materials, equipment and labor specified in the Contract in the manner and time therein specified, and according to the requirements of the Engineer as therein set forth, and that he will take in full payment therefore the following prices, to wit:

BASE BID

ITEM 1BUILDING WORK CONSISTING OF, BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

General Construction, Demolition, Excavation, Footings, Foundations, Concrete

Work, Pile Foundation Design, Installation & Testing, Pavement Removal & Disposal,

Wood Framing, Roof Construction, Doors, Windows and All Other Work

Required by the Contract Documents necessary to complete the Additions &

Alterations for A.D.A Compliance at Borough Hall, West Main Street.

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ITEM 2ELECTRICAL WORK CONSISTING OF, BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

Electrical Panels, Receptacles, Switches, Plates, Lighting Fixtures relocation

Of existing C/T meter, 400 amp circuit breaker, cable box; extension of new

Underground conduit and All Other Work Required by the Contract Documents

necessary to complete the Additions & Alterations for A.D.A Compliance at

Borough Hall, West Main Street.

.

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ITEM 3PLUMBING WORK CONSISTING OF, BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

Installation of Sanitary Waste and Vent Piping, Hot and Cold Water Piping,

Gas Piping, Insulation, Excavation, Backfill, Relocation of existing water and

sewer service lines and All Other Work Required by the Contract Documents

necessary to complete the Additions & Alterations for A.D.A Compliance at

Borough Hall, West Main Street.

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ITEM 4MECHANICAL WORK CONSISTING OF, BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

H.V.A.C. Equipment, Air Distribution Systems, Relocation of existing

AC units, start-up, testing and balancing; Piping Systems, Insulation,

Temperature Controls, Control Wiring and All Other Work Required

by the Contract Documents necessary to complete the Additions &

Alterations for A.D.A Compliance at Borough Hall, West Main Street

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ITEM 5HEALTH AND SAFETY PROGRAM CONSISTING OF, BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

Develop and implement a site-specific Health and Safety Program (HASP)

To protect all site workers, air monitoring.

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ITEM 6SOIL SAMPLING AND ANALYSES, REGULATED MATERIAL

3 EACH @ $______per unit

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ITEM 7DISPOSAL OF REGULATED MATERIAL

240 TONS @ $______per ton

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TOTAL ALL ITEMS:

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ITEM A1 ALTERNATE NO. I:

Revised office and bathroom layout per the contract drawings.

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TOTAL ALTERNATE NO. 1 and BASE BID AMOUNT

(Items 1 through 7 and A1, Inclusive)

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Award shall be made either for the Base Bid and/or Base Bid plus Alternates in order of priority.

Company Name / Federal I.D. # or Social Security #
Address
Signature of Authorized Agent / Type or Print Name
Title
Telephone Number / Date
Fax Number / E-mail address

BLF 2013_09_25P-1

Borough of High Bridge

Bid Package: B01-2015 ADA Town Hall

Bid Opening Date: March 03, 2015 AT 10:00 AM

CHECK LIST OF REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Failure to provide the following items, as checked, SHALL result in your bid being disqualified. These are MANDATORY requirements of this bid package:

Initials
Bid Proposal Forms / 
Hard copy of bid proposal on the proposal forms contained in bid packagewith supporting documentation / 
Bid Bond (Cashier, Certified Check) Deposit / 
Consent of Surety (Letter of Bonding Capability) / 
Acknowledgement of Addenda (as applicable) / 
Affirmative Action Certification / 
Equal Employment Opportunity / 
Americans With Disabilities Act / 
Disclosure of Ownership / 
Prevailing Wage Certification of Compliance / 
Contractor Listing (as applicable) / 
Disclosure of Investment Activities in Iran / 

Failure to provide the following items, as checked, MAY result in your bid being disqualified or a request for clarification issued. These itemsare REQUESTEDof this bid package:

Initials
Checklist of Required Documents, signed below / 
Responsible Bidder Certification / 
False Statement Penalties Certification / 
CD Rom copy of bid proposal on the proposal forms contained in bid package and supporting documentation formatted in PDF / 
Two (2) Year Work History in Excel Format on Disk / 
Affidavit of Non-Collusion / 
Responsible Bidder Checklist / 
Experience, Performance, and Financial Capability Questions / 
Insurance Certification / 
Financial Statement Release / 
Taxpayer Identification (W-9) / 
Reference Interview Questions / 
Equipment Certification / 
Debarment Certification / 
Project Work Schedule / 
Responsibility Acknowledgement (Post Contract Award) / 

PRIOR to award of the contract the following items, as checked, will be required:

Initials
Public Works Contractor Certification / 
Business Registration Certificate(s) (contractors and subcontractors) / 

AFTER award of the contract the following items, as checked, will be required:

Initials
Signed Contracts / 
Performance Bond / 
Certification of Insurance for the length of the project / 
Affirmative Action AA302 or Certificates / 
Initial Project Workforce Report (AA201) / 

Prior to final payment being made the following items, as checked, must be submitted:

Initials
List of Subcontractors / 
Final Certified Payroll / 
Maintenance Bond / 
As Constructed Drawings / 
Warrantees / 
Affidavit of Release of Liens / 

EACH REQUIRED ITEM MUST BE INITIALED ON THIS FORM IN THE SPACE PROVIDED. THIS CHECKLIST MUST BE SIGNED AND SUBMITTED WITH THE BID PACKAGE.

COMPANY / BIDDER’S NAME / AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE
DATE / NAME (PRINT)TITLE

BID BOND

CONSENT OF SURETY

A performance bond will be required from the successful contractor on this project, and consequently, all bidders shall submit, with their bid, a Consent of Surety in substantially the following form:

To:
(Owner)
Re:
(Contractor)
(Project Description)
This is to certify that
(Surety Company)
will provide to
a performance bond in the full amount of awarded contract in the event that said contractor is awarded a contract for the above project.
(Contractor)
(Authorized Agent of Surety Company)
Date

CONSENT OF SURETY MUST BE SIGNED BY AN AUTHORIZED AGENT OR REPRESENTATIVE OF A SURETY COMPANY.
NOT BY THE INDIVIDUAL OR COMPANY REPRESENTATIVE SUBMITTING THE BID.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF aDDENDA

Receipt of Changes to Bid Documents Form

Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-23.1a, the undersigned 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 local unit’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.

Note

Clarifications issued in response to Q&A are NOT considered addenda as they do not substantially change the bid documents, and NOT required to be reported on this form. Directives in the “Technical Specifications” requiring submittals are not mandatory UNLESS they are included in the “Checklist of Required Document” Pages Q-1&2.

Addendum Number / How Received
(mail, fax, pick-up, etc.) / Date Received
Company/Bidder:
By Authorized Representative:
Signature:
Printed Name and Title:
Date:

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION CERTIFICATION

This form is a summary of the successful bidder’s requirement to comply with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 and N.J.A.C. 17:27.

The successful bidder shall submit to the public agency, after notification of award but prior to execution of this contract, one of the following three documents as forms of evidence:

(a) A photocopy of a valid letter that the Contractor is operating under an existing Federally approved or sanctioned affirmative action program (good for one year from the date of the letter);

OR

(b) A photocopy of a Certificate of Employee Information Report approval, issued in accordance with N.J.A.C. 17:27-4;

OR

(c) A photocopy of an Employee Information Report (Form AA302) provided by the Division and distributed to the public agency to be completed by the Contractor in accordance with N.J.A.C. 17:27-4.

The successful vendor may obtain the Affirmative Action Employee Information Report (AA302) from the contracting unit during normal business hours.

The successful vendor(s) must submit the copies of the AA302 Report to the Division of Contract Compliance and Equal Employment Opportunity in Public Contracts (Division). The Public Agency copy is submitted to the public agency, and the vendor copy is retained by the vendor.

The undersigned vendor certifies that he/she is aware of the commitment to comply with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 and N.J.A.C. 17:27 and agrees to furnish the required forms of evidence.

The undersigned vendor further understands that his/her bid shall be rejected as non-responsive if said Contractor fails to comply with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 and N.J.A.C. 17:27.

Company / Bidder’s Name / Authorized Signature
Telephone / Name (print)Title
Date

(REVISED 4/10)

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. (P.L. 1975, C. 127)

N.J.A.C. 17:27

construction contracts

During the performance of this contract, the contractor agrees as follows:

The contractor or subcontractor, where applicable, will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality orsex. Except with respect to affectional or sexual orientation and gender identity or expression, the contractor will ensure that equal employment opportunity is afforded to such applicants in recruitment and employment, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to their age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality or sex. Such equal employment opportunity shall include, but not be limited to the following: employment, upgrading, demotion, or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship. The contractor agrees to post in conspicuous places, available to employees and applicants for employment, notices to be provided by the Public Agency Compliance Officer setting forth provisions of this nondiscrimination clause.

The contractor or subcontractor, where applicable will, in all solicitations or advertisements for employees placed by or on behalf of the contractor, state that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality orsex.

The contractor or subcontractor will send to each labor union, with which it has a collective bargaining agreement, a notice, to be provided by the agency contracting officer, advising the labor union or workers' representative of the contractor's commitments under this act and shall post copies of the notice in conspicuous places available to employees and applicants for employment.

The contractor or subcontractor, where applicable, agrees to comply with any regulations promulgated by the Treasurer, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq., as amended and supplemented from time to time and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Initials ______

When hiring or scheduling workers in each construction trade, the contractor or subcontractor agrees to make good faith efforts to employ minority and women workers in each construction trade consistent with the targeted employment goal prescribed by N.J.A.C. l7:27-7.2; provided, however, that the Division may, in its discretion, exempt a contractor or subcontractor from compliance with the good faith procedures prescribed by the following provisions, A, B and C, as long as the Division is satisfied that the contractor or subcontractor is employing workers provided by a union which provides evidence, in accordance with standards prescribed by the Division, that its percentage of active "card carrying" members who are minority and women workers is equal to or greater than the targeted employment goal established in accordance with N.J.A.C. l7:27-7.2. The contractor or subcontractor agrees that a good faith effort shall include compliance with the following procedures: