RFQ - Design-Build Services for Haworth Public School Additions and Renovations

The Haworth Board of Education (Haworth Public Schools) hereby advertises for qualifications proposals in accordance with N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-21(a,b) on the following project: Bid No.: 2023-001 Title of Bid: Design-Build Services Request for Qualifications (RFQ) Haworth Public School Additions and Renovations Haworth, New Jersey Qualifications Proposals shall be received by a single firm with undivided responsibility for performance and other requirements. Subject: DESIGN-BUILD SERVICES RFQ HAWORTH PUBLIC SCHOOL ADDITIONS AND RENOVATIONS Qualifications proposals must be sealed and delivered to the Business Office of the Haworth Board of Education on or before date and time indicated below. No proposals shall be received after the time designated in the advertisement. (N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-21(b)). The proposal opening process will be a closed process with proposals being opened and reviewed at a later time by the Board of Education's Technical Review Committee. The Board of Education does not accept electronic (e-mail) submission of proposals. FAXED proposals will not be accepted. The proposal opening process will begin on the above advertised date and time. It is the Proposer's sole responsibility to ensure that its proposal is received at the designated location prior to the deadline. No proposals shall be received after the time designated in the advertisement. (N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-21(b)). Each proposal shall be accompanied by the information listed in the RFQ Checklist. All RFI's (Request for Information) are required to be in writing, via Bidding@rscarchitects.com with the subject line HAWORTH PUBLIC SCHOOLS DESIGN-BUILD SERVICES at least ten (10) business days prior to the scheduled proposal submission date. All proposers are required to comply with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et. Seq., Affirmative Action Against Discrimination (N.J.A.C. 17:27 et. Seq.) All proposers must submit a photocopy of their Federal Letter of Affirmative Action Plan Approval or a photocopy of their Certificate of Information Report, or a completed Affirmative Action Employee Information Report Compliance with Ch. 33, Laws of 1977. An Initial Project Workforce Report will be required from the successful proposer (Form AA-201). Contractors proposing on this project are to comply with the requirements of the Prevailing Wage Rate Determination pursuant to N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.25. A proposer on a public works project for a Board of Education where the cost of the work exceeds $20,000.00 must first have been qualified by the Department of the Treasury, Division of Property Management and Construction, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-27 through 33, and shall submit with his bid a Prequalification Affidavit, a copy of a valid and active NOTICE OF CLASSIFICATION, a certified copy of a Total Amount of Uncompleted Contracts Form and an Affidavit that subsequent to the latest such statement submitted by him, there has been no material adverse change in his qualification information except as set forth in said Affidavit Corporate proposers are required by law (Chapter 33, Laws of 1977) to submit a list of names and addresses of all stockholders owning 10% or more of their stock. A Non-Collusion Affidavit also must be filed with the proposal. The RFQ package will also include other documents that must be completed and returned with the proposal. Failure to comply with RFQ Instructions and to complete and submit all required forms may be cause for disqualification and rejection of the proposal. All contractors named in this proposal, shall possess a valid Public Works Contractor's Registration Certificate pursuant to N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.48 et. Seq., at the time the proposal is received by the Board of Education. No proposer who is on the List of Debarred, Suspended, or Disqualified Bidders or the List of Individuals Engaged In Prohibited Activities In Iran of the New Jersey State Treasurer, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority, or the Federal government shall be eligible to submit on this project. The Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all proposals pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-18, 18A:18A-2(s),(t), (x), (y), 18A:18A-4(a-c), 18A:18A-22, and to waive any informalities.

Division 03 -	Concrete, Concrete Forming and Accessories, Concrete Forming, Concrete Reinforcing, Cast-in-Place Concrete, Precast Concrete.
Division 04 -	Masonry, Unit Masonry.
Division 05 -	Metals, Structural Metal Framing, Steel Joist Framing, Metal Fabrications.
Division 06 -	Wood, Plastics, and Composites, Rough Carpentry, Finish Carpentry, Millwork.
Division 07 -	Thermal and Moisture Protection, Dampproofing and Waterproofing, Thermal Protection.
Division 08 -	Openings, Doors and Frames, Metal Doors and Frames, Specialty Doors and Frames, Entrances, Storefronts, and Curtain Walls, Entrances and Storefronts, Windows, Hardware, Mirrors, Vents.
Division 09 -	Finishes, Plaster and Gypsum Board, Tiling, Ceilings, Acoustical Ceilings, Flooring, Resilient Flooring, Carpeting, Painting.
Division 10 -	Specialties, Visual Display Units, Chalkboards, Markerboards, Tackboards, Signage, Compartments and Cubicles, Toilet Compartments, Shower and Dressing Compartments, Toilet, Bath, and Laundry Accessories, Toilet Accessories, Emergency Aid Specialties, Fire Protection Specialties, Fire Protection Cabinets, Fire Extinguishers, Lockers, Flagpoles.
Division 11 -	Equipment, Foodservice Equipment, Foodservice Storage Equipment, Food Preparation Equipment, Food Delivery Carts and Conveyors, Food Cooking Equipment, Food Dispensing Equipment, Service Line Equipment, Ice Machines, Cleaning and Disposal Equipment, Educational and Scientific Equipment, Library Equipment, Audio-Visual Equipment, Laboratory Equipment, Athletic and Recreational Equipment, Play Field Equipment and Structures.
Division 12 -	Furnishings, Window Treatments, Casework, Countertops, Furniture, Office Furniture, Institutional Furniture, Classroom Furniture, Multiple Seating.
Division 21 -	Fire Suppression, Instrumentation and Control for Fire-Suppression Systems, Fire-Extinguishing Systems.
Division 22 -	Plumbing, Common Work Results for Plumbing, Instrumentation and Control for Plumbing, Plumbing Piping, Facility Water Distribution, Facility Sanitary Sewerage, Facility Storm Drainage, Plumbing Equipment, Plumbing Fixtures, Commercial Plumbing Fixtures, Drinking Fountains and Water Coolers.
Division 23 -	Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), Common Work Results for HVAC, HVAC Insulation, 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, Power Distribution Units, Lighting, Interior Lighting, Emergency Lighting, Exit Signs, Exterior Lighting.
Division 27 -	Communications, Common Work Results for Communications, Structured Cabling, Data Communications, 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, Distributed Audio-Video Communications Systems, Paging Systems, Public Address Systems.
Division 28 -	Electronic Safety and Security, Common Work Results for Electronic Safety and Security, Electronic Access Control and Intrusion Detection, Electronic Detection and Alarm, Fire Detection and Alarm.
Division 31 -	Earthwork, Common Work Results for Earthwork, Site Clearing, Grading, Excavation and Fill, Earthwork Methods, Soil Treatment.
Division 32 -	Exterior Improvements, Bases, Ballasts, and Paving, Flexible Paving, Asphalt Paving, Rigid Paving, Concrete Paving, Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks, and Driveways, Paving Specialties, Parking Bumpers, Speed Bumps, Pavement Markings, Athletic and Recreational Surfacing, Fences and Gates, Irrigation, Planting, Turf and Grasses.
Division 33 -	Utilities, Water Utilities, Sanitary Sewerage Utilities, Storm Drainage Utilities, Electrical Utilities, Communications Utilities.