Site Improvements at Elizabeth Avenue School

Any questions or requests for clarifications shall be submitted in writing to the Architect's office no later than February 16, 2023 by emailing afinkle@ssparchitects.com The Owner and Architect have determined that only DPMC Trade Classifications listed below are deemed eligible to bid this project. C054 SITE WORK Each bidder must deposit with his Bid, a security in the amount of not less than 10% of the Bid, but in no case to exceed $20,000, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-24, in the form of a certified check or a Bid Bond in the form provided in the Bidding Documents under Section B: "Instructions to Bidders", with corporate surety satisfactory to the Owner, naming as obligee, in favor of the Owner as a guarantee that, in case the contract is awarded to the bidder, she/he will execute such contract. The bid security is to be retained and applied as provided, in case bidder would default in executing the Agreement or furnishing the required bonds and insurance certificates as required by the Contract Documents. The successful bidder will be required to furnish a New Jersey Statutory Performance Bond and a Labor and Material Payment Bond in the amount of 100% of the contract and satisfactory in form, execution and sufficiency of surety. The Consent of Surety shall be executed by an approved Surety Company authorized to do business in the State of New Jersey. The Surety's consent and guarantee to issue the Performance Bond and Labor and Material Payment Bond must be unconditional. Submission of a Consent of Surety which contains any prior conditions upon the Surety's issuance of the required Bonds shall be cause for rejection of the Bid. All bidders 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. 17:27-1 et seq.), Mandatory Equal Employment Opportunity Language, Americans with Disabilities Act, Statement of Ownership Disclosure (P.L. 1977, c.33, as amended by P.L. 2016, c.43), Notice of Classification, Total amount of Uncompleted Contracts Form (DPMC Form 701), Certification of No Material Change, Prevailing Wage Affidavit, Non-Collusion Affidavit, Affidavit of Bidder that he/she is not on the State of New Jersey's list of Disbarred, Suspended or Disqualified Vendors, Disclosure of Investment Activities in Iran, Disclosure of Prohibited Activities in Russia / Belarus, Federal Non-Debarment Certification, New Jersey Business Registration Certificate, and other forms as noted in the Instructions to Bidders and as required by law. All contractors are subject to background checks. Refer to Section B - Instructions to Bidders for additional information. Bidders must be registered at the time of bidding pursuant to the Public Works Contractor Registration Act, N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.48 et seq. The Owner is requesting that copies of the Certificates be included in the Contractor's Bid Package. Bidders are required to comply with the State Prevailing Wage Rate for Public Works, N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.25 et seq., as amended. All bids shall be irrevocable, not subject to withdrawal and shall stand available for a period of (60) sixty days. The Owner reserves the right to waive minor informalities or nonmaterial exceptions in, or to reject, any or all bids pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-22, as may be permitted by law. All bids shall be irrevocable, not subject to withdrawal and shall stand available for a period of (60) sixty days. The Franklin Township Board of Education Reserves the Right to Reject Any and All Bids, to Waive Any Informalities in Any Bid, or to Award Separate Contracts or a Lump Sum Contract (as Applicable), in Such a Manner as Shall Be, in the Judgment of the Board of Education, Deemed in the Best Interest of the School District, All in Conformity With the Law. Any questions or requests for clarifications shall be submitted in writing to the Architect's office no later than February 16, 2023 by emailing afinkle@ssparchitects.com

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.