Elevator and Storage Addition at Madison Elementary School

The bidding documents (original documents with addenda, if necessary) have been prepared by the Architectural firm of Parette Somjen Architects L.L.C. with an office at 439 Route 46 East, Rockaway, NJ 07866, Telephone 973.586.2400. Bidding documents will not be mailed, emailed or be available for pickup or inspection. They may only be downloaded from the secure FTP website with access granted upon request. Bidders must email their request at least twenty-four (24) hours or one (1) business day in advance to gain access to bid documents as a registered plan holder. Project information is also available on the Architect's website. Sealed bids will be received by the Rahway Board of Education (Board), Union County, New Jersey for the Elevator & Storage Addition at Madison Elementary School (Project). Bids, utilizing the bid forms as prepared by the Architect, may be submitted in person, by mail or delivery service prior to that time. Any bid submitted by mail or delivery service is done so at the sole risk of the Bidder. No bids will be received by facsimile or electronic transmission. It is expressly understood that the Bidder is responsible for getting the bid proposals to the Business Administrator prior to the time and date set for the bid opening. Any bid received after the bid submission time deadline will be returned unopened. In order to be considered, bids must be sealed and outer envelope clearly marked: Elevator & Storage Addition at Madison Elementary School Project Contractors shall be required to abide by any and all Executive Order(s), Rules and Regulations, and both Federal and State Law pertaining to safety precautions required as a result of Coronavirus disease ("COVID"). No modifications to the enclosed Instructions to Bidders, General Conditions, Supplemental Conditions or Specifications will be permitted prior to bid acceptance except as may be allowed by amendment as outlined in the Specifications. Bids that propose modifications to the requirements may result in rejection of the bid as being non-responsive. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-21(c)(2), Addenda, if any, shall be provided no later than seven days, Saturdays, Sundays, or holidays excepted, prior to the date for acceptance of bids, to any person who has submitted a bid or who has received a bid package, by one of the listed means in the law, and additionally as posted to the FTP site containing the bid documents. Questions will be considered only up until the inquiry deadline stated in the Instructions to Bidders. Bids will be considered in accordance with N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-1 et. seq. and N.J.S.A. 18A:7G-1 et. seq. Bids will be received from a Contractor for one price for the entire Project, all trades, all inclusive. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-26, in order to be eligible to submit a Bid for the Project, the Bidder shall be classified by the New Jersey Department of Treasury, Division of Property Management and Construction ("DPMC") as of the date and time of the bid opening in the following discipline: (C008) General Construction or (C009) General Construction / Alterations & Additions As of the date and the time of the bid opening, if the Bidder is not DPMC classified as C029 Structural Steel and Ornamental Iron, C030 Plumbing, C032 HVACR, and C047 - Electrical, Bidder shall be required to contract with subcontractors that are DPMC classified as C029 Structural Steel and Ornamental Iron, C030 Plumbing, CO32 HVACR, and C047 - Electrical, such subcontractors shall be required to be named in the bid, and all documentation for the subcontractors shall be submitted in accordance with the bidding instructions and applicable law. 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. An Initial Project Workforce Report will be required from the successful Contractor. (Form AA201). Statement of Ownership Requirement: Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:25-24.2, Bidders shall submit a statement setting forth the names and addresses of all persons and entities that own ten percent or more of its stock or interest of any type at all levels of ownership. Bidders and all subcontractors are required to comply with the Public Works Contractor Registration Act, (N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.48 et seq.) and to possess current certification from the Division of Wage and Hour Compliance in the Department of Labor and Workforce Development at the time the bid is submitted. Bidders and all subcontractors for whom DPMC prequalification is required are also required to submit a Business Registration Certificate issued by the Division of Revenue in the New Jersey Department of Treasury prior to contract award. All Bidders are required to submit with the bid, an affidavit by the Bidder that the Bidder is not, at the time of the bid, included on the New Jersey State Treasurer's List or the Federal Government List of Debarred, Suspended or Disqualified Firms or individuals pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:32-44.1, N.J.A.C. 17:19-4 and N.J.A.C. 19:38A- 4. Then, prior to contract award, the successful Bidder will be required to submit separate certification that all entities having controlling interest are not on the federal list of debarred contractors. All Bidders are required to complete and submit, prior to contract award, a Disclosure of Investment Activities in Iran Form in accordance with N.J.S.A. 52:32-58 and N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-49.4. All Bidders are also required to complete and submit, prior to contract award, a certification attesting, under penalty of perjury, that neither the person or entity, nor any of its parents, subsidiaries, or affiliates, is identified as a person or entity engaging in prohibited activities in Russia or Belarus as such terms is defined in P.L. 2022.c.3, section1.e, except as permitted by federal law. Bids must be accompanied by bid security in the form of (1) a bid bond or certified or cashier's check payable to "Rahway Board of Education" equal to of the amount of the bid, but in no case to exceed $20,000.00 pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-24, and (2) Certificate of Consent of Surety pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-25, obligating the issuing surety company to provide the bidder and its subcontractors, if successful, with a New Jersey Statutory Performance Bond and a New Jersey Statutory Payment Bond each in the full amount of the contract. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after the opening date. The Rahway Board of Education reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and/or to waive any informality in the bidding, or minor immaterial defects in any bid, as permitted by law, if in the best interest of the Board to do so. The Contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive responsible bidder as defined and provided for in the Public School Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-1, et seq.

Division 03 -	Concrete, Concrete Forming and Accessories, Cast-in-Place Concrete, Precast Concrete.
Division 04 -	Masonry, Unit Masonry.
Division 05 -	Metals.
Division 06 -	Wood, Plastics, and Composites, Rough Carpentry, Finish Carpentry.
Division 07 -	Thermal and Moisture Protection, Dampproofing and Waterproofing, Thermal Protection.
Division 08 -	Openings, Doors and Frames, Specialty Doors and Frames, Entrances, Storefronts, and Curtain Walls, Windows, Hardware.
Division 09 -	Finishes, Plaster and Gypsum Board, Tiling, Ceilings, Resilient Flooring, Carpeting, Painting.
Division 10 -	Specialties, Visual Display Units, Chalkboards, Markerboards, Tackboards, Signage, Compartments and Cubicles, Toilet, Bath, and Laundry Accessories, Toilet Accessories, Emergency Aid Specialties, Fire Protection Specialties, Lockers, Flagpoles.
Division 11 -	Equipment, Foodservice Equipment, Foodservice Storage Equipment, Food Preparation Equipment, Food Delivery Carts and Conveyors, Food Cooking Equipment, Food Dispensing Equipment, Ice Machines, Educational and Scientific Equipment, Audio-Visual Equipment, Play Field Equipment and Structures.
Division 12 -	Furnishings, Casework, Countertops, Office Furniture, Institutional Furniture, Classroom Furniture.
Division 21 -	Fire Suppression.
Division 22 -	Plumbing, Common Work Results for Plumbing, Plumbing Piping, Plumbing Equipment, Plumbing Fixtures, Drinking Fountains and Water Coolers.
Division 23 -	Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), Common Work Results for HVAC, Instrumentation and Control for HVAC, HVAC Air Distribution, Ventilation Hoods, Commercial-Kitchen Hoods.
Division 25 -	Integrated Automation.
Division 26 -	Electrical, Instrumentation and Control for Electrical Systems, Lighting, Interior Lighting, Emergency Lighting, Exit Signs, Exterior Lighting.
Division 27 -	Communications, Common Work Results for Communications, Structured Cabling, Voice Communications, Audio-Video Communications, Audio-Video Systems, Integrated Audio-Video Systems and Equipment, Integrated Audio-Video Systems and Equipment for Classrooms, Distributed Communications and Monitoring Systems.
Division 28 -	Electronic Safety and Security, Common Work Results for Electronic Safety and Security, Electronic Access Control and Intrusion Detection, Fire Detection and Alarm.
Division 31 -	Earthwork, Common Work Results for Earthwork, Grading, Earthwork Methods, Soil Treatment.
Division 32 -	Exterior Improvements, Flexible Paving, Rigid Paving, Fences and Gates, Irrigation, Planting, Turf and Grasses.
Division 33 -	Utilities, Water Utilities, Sanitary Sewerage Utilities, Storm Drainage Utilities, Electrical Utilities, Communications Utilities.