Outdoor Classroom at Kingwood Township School

Neither the Owner, nor the Architect will assume any responsibility for bids mailed or misdirected in delivery. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) calendar days from the opening of the bids. **Due to the current COVID situation, all bidders maybe required to wear masks and observe a 6-foot social distance from bidders and other occupants while on any school property, including the submission of bids to the Business Office and attendance of public bid openings.** All bidders must use and complete all bid forms provided in the manner designated and must comply with all requirements contained in the instructions and specifications. Bids shall be placed in a sealed envelope with the name of the project clearly marked on the front of the envelope and accompanied by a bid guarantee in the form of a Certified Check, Cashiers Check, or Bid Bond in the amount of Ten Percent 10% of the bid, but not more than $20,000. Due to the special nature of the work involved that can only be seen by an in-depth visitation, the attendance of all the bidders is requested and STRONGLY ENCOURAGED as an integral and important element of the bidding process so that all bidders have an equal understanding of the scope of work involved. The bidder shall be classified by the New Jersey Department of the Treasury, Division of Property Management and Construction (DPMC) in the following trade(s): C008 - GENERAL CONSTRUCTION or C009 - GENERAL CONSTRUCTION/ALTERATIONS AND ADDITIONS Subcontractors named in the Form of Bid Proposal for Structural Steel, Plumbing, Heating Ventilating and Air Conditioning, and/or Electric, who perform any work on the Project must be prequalified prior to the submission of bids, pursuant to the State of New Jersey Division of Property Management and Construction (DPMC). Each bid must be accompanied by proof of Contractor's DPMC classification status. Bidders are required to comply with requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-1 et seq., "The Law Against Discrimination," and affirmative action, N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. and N.J.AC. 17:27-1 et seq. All bidders and their subcontractors shall be registered with the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development, pursuant to the Public Works Contractor Registration Act, N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.48 et seq. Prior to award, bidder must provide a Certificate issued by the New Jersey Department of Labor, pursuant to the Public Works Contractor Registration Act, and a New Jersey Business Registration Certificate issued by the New Jersey Department of Treasury, Division of Revenue for the bidder and all subcontractors (i.e., "named subcontractors") whose prices are included in the Contractors bid. Pursuant to P.L. 2009, c.315 and/or N.J.S.A. 52:32-44 Business Registration of Public Contractors, Prior to award, bidder and all named subcontractors must provide a New Jersey Business Registration Certificate issued by the New Jersey Department of Treasury, Division of Revenue of the Bidder and must include that of all subcontractors i.e., "named subcontractors", whose prices are included in the Contractor's bid. If not included with the bid, these documents must be submitted prior to award. The Owner reserves the right to reject all bids and waive any minor informality in the bidding process in accordance with the law, if it is in the best interest of the Owner. The Contract, if awarded, shall be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder whose bid is responsive in all material respects to the bid requirements. No bid shall be deemed accepted until the adoption of a formal resolution by the Owner

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.