BID FORM 4

Dear Borough Administrator:

The undersigned, as Bidder, has submitted the attached Bid in response to a Request for Bids (RFB), issued by the Borough of Somerville (“the Borough”), for the Sale of the Borough’s Sewer System.

New Jersey-American Water Company, Inc. HEREBY STATES:

1. 1. The Bid contains accurate, factual and complete information.
2. 2. New Jersey-American Water Company, Inc. agrees to participate in good faith in the contract process as described in the RFB and to adhere to the Borough’s contract schedule.
3. 3. New Jersey-American Water Company, Inc. acknowledges that all costs incurred by it in connection with the preparation and submission of the Bid prepared and submitted in response to the RFB, or any negotiation which results from this RFB shall be borne exclusively by the Bidder.
4. 4. New Jersey-American Water Company, Inc. hereby declares that the only persons participating in this Bid as Principals are named herein and that no person other than those herein mentioned has any participation in this Bid or in any contract to be entered into with respect thereto. Additional persons may subsequently be included as participating Principals, but only if acceptable to the Borough.
5. 5. New Jersey-American Water Company, Inc. declares that this Bid is made without connection with any other person, firm or parties who has submitted a Bid, except as expressly set forth below and that it has been prepared and has been submitted in good faith and without collusion or fraud.
6. 6. New Jersey-American Water Company, Inc. acknowledges and agrees that the Borough may modify, amend, suspend and/or terminate the contract process (in its sole judgment).