N.J. Admin. Code § 7:26H-6.8

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 7:26H-6.8 - Lowest responsible bidder

(a) All solid waste collection contracts which require public advertisement for bids shall be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder.

(b) A responsible bidder is one who at the time of the bid submission:

1. Conforms to all requirements of the bid specifications;

2. Has a tariff on file with the Department;

3. Has experience in the type of work to be performed;

4. Has the equipment necessary to perform the work described in the bid specifications; and

5. Has the financial ability to perform the work.

(c) The governing body may reject an otherwise complete bid proposal when the bidder has failed to fully perform a prior collection contract with the contracting unit.

N.J. Admin. Code § 7:26H-6.8

Amended by R.2002 d.356, effective 11/4/2002.
See: 34 N.J.R. 1792(a), 34 N.J.R. 3819(a).
In (b)2, substituted "a" for "an approved uniform" preceding "tariff".
Amended by R.2008 d.117, effective 5/5/2008.
See: 39 N.J.R. 4477(a), 40 N.J.R. 2243(a).
In (c), deleted "a history of intentional noncompliance with mandatory terms and conditions of similar collection contracts with any contracting unit or has" following "bidder has".