BOROUGH OF ROCKLEIGH NOTICE TO BIDDERS LEASE OF PUBLIC PROPERTY Sealed proposals will be received by the Borough of Rockleigh ("the Borough") in the Municipal Building, 26 Rockleigh Road, Rockleigh, New Jersey, on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. for the leasing of public property known as Block 102, Lot 4 as depicted on the municipal tax map, being more commonly known as 33 Piermont Road, Rockleigh, New Jersey ("the property"). The property comprises a land area of 14,400 square feet and is improved with a single-story structure which has a floor area of 2,348 square feet. The property is located in the C Light Industry District wherein is permitted administrative offices, research laboratories, light industrial uses, and fitness centers and personal training facilities. The property may not be used for residential purposes or for an automotive repair business, for a retail use, or a landscaping business. Detailed information pertaining to the leasing of the property may be obtained by perspective bidders at the Office of the Borough Clerk between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday, inclusive. Bidders are advised to carefully review the bid package, which includes the proposed Lease Agreement and other documents and details the terms and conditions of the proposed leasing of the property. Appointments to view the interior of the structure may be made by contacting Borough Administrator William McGuire at (201) 768-4217 during normal business hours. The following is a summary of the terms and conditions in connection with the proposed Lease Agreement: 1. The Lease Agreement shall be for a three (3) year term to begin on November 4, 2025 and may be renewed upon terms and conditions as may be agreed upon by the prospective Tenant and the Borough. The rent payment for November 2025 shall be adjusted on a per diem basis based upon the amount of the monthly rent. 2. The minimum monthly rent shall be $3,000.00 and the successful bidder shall be required to provide a bank or certified check representing the first month's rent based upon the bidder's proposal. Upon execution of the Lease Agreement, the successful bidder shall be required to deposit with the Borough a security deposit representing three (3) month's rent. 3. During the proposed tenancy, the Tenant shall be responsible for all improvements to the property and for the maintenance of same, except that the Tenant shall have no obligation pertaining to roof repairs or replacement of the heating system. The foregoing does not include each and every term of the proposed Lease Agreement, which terms and conditions are set forth in the bid package and the Lease Agreement made a part thereof (Appendix A). A bidder's proposal must be placed in a sealed envelope and addressed to the Borough Clerk, Borough of Rockleigh, 26 Rockleigh Road, Rockleigh, New Jersey 07647, with the name of the bidder and the words "Bid For Lease of Borough Property" printed thereon. Bid proposals must be delivered by hand, certified mail/return receipt requested, or by overnight courier to the Borough Clerk at the Municipal Building during normal business hours, but no later than 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. All such bid proposals will be accepted at the sole risk of the bidder. The Mayor and Council reserve the right to reject any or all bids for any cause whatsoever. In addition, the Borough reserves the right to waive any technical or non-conforming condition, whether material or otherwise, to investigate the business and background of a bidder as deemed appropriate, and to abandon the process pertaining to the leasing of the property at any time for any reason. All bids are subject to the requirements of the Local Lands and Buildings Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:12-1, et seq., and such other laws and regulations as may be applicable. By order of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Rockleigh. MARCELLA GIAMPICCOLO Borough Clerk October 8, 15 2025 LNYS0375678 $158.40