**The anticipated construction date is June 2021.** The project is a renovation of approximately 3,450 sf involving selective demolition, general construction, and MEP. All bids will be publicly received and unsealed by the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary at 50 Sargent Avenue and read at the time and date listed above. Bidders and/or their authorized agents, and the general public are invited to be present at the bid opening. It is the responsibility of each bidder to ensure that their bid is complete and presented to the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary prior to the advertised bid date and time. No bids shall be received or accepted by the Board of Education after the advertised bid date and time. (N.J.S.A. 18A:18A:21(b)) The Board of Education does not accept electronic (email) submission of bids. Bid guarantee shall be in the form of a certified check, cashier check or bid bond in the amount of 10% of the bid, but not in excess of $20,000. Refer to Bid Documents for other bonding and insurance requirements. Bids will be received for a single prime contract inclusive of all trades. Bidders and major branch subcontractors must be pre-qualified by the NJ DPMC. Refer to Project Manual for documentation to be provided with Bid. All bidders are required to comply with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq., Affirmative Action Against Discrimination and N.J.A.C. 17:27 et seq. and the requirements of 42 U.S.C. 121.01 et. seq. regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act. The contractor shall further comply with all New Jersey Labor Laws including the New Jersey Prevailing Wage Act, N.J.S.A. 10:5-3.1 et seq. and the New Jersey Public Works Contractor Registration Act. Corporate bidders 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 and a Contractor Questionnaire/Certification also must be filed with the bid. The bid package also includes other documents (Contractor Registration, NJ Business Registration, Prevailing Wage Certification, Disclosure of Investment Activities in Iran, Political Contribution Disclosure Form, and others) that must be completed and returned with the bid. Failure to comply with Instructions to Bidders and to complete and submit all required forms, may be cause for disqualification and rejection of the bid. The Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all bids pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-2(s), (t), (x), (y), 18A:18A-4(a), 18A:18A-22, and to waive any informalities. Board reserves the right to hold the bids for up to 60 days. Bid award is contingent upon approval of required building permits by the Town of Phillipsburg.
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