Site work and renovation of an educational facility in Rahway, New Jersey. Completed plans call for the renovation of a educational facility.

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 Questions will be considered only up until ten days prior to the opening of bids. The scope of this project includes, but is not limited to, select exterior envelope (masonry) repairs and front entrance upgrades on the 1925 original building of Roosevelt Elementary School. Front entrance upgrades include repairing the stairs / stoop (inclusive of handrails), repainting the wood columns / entrance overhang, and adding a new handicap accessible ramp. Exterior envelope repairs include masonry restoration, exterior wood trim repainting, window opening lintel repairs, and exterior window / door replacements (north facade, basement). 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. Bidders must be pre-qualified by the new jersey department of treasury, division of property management and construction (dpmc) in one of the following categories: pursuant to n.J.S.A. 18a:18a-27.1, et.Seq.: (c008) general construction (c009) general construction / alterations / additions bidders shall also either be prequalified for, or include documentation for prequalified subcontractors for, the following classifications: (c024) historical restoration (c029) structural steel and ornamental iron (c030) plumbing (c032) hvacr (c047) electrical 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 or substitutions to the requirements shall result in rejection of the bid as being non-responsive. 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 10% of the amount of the bid, but in no case to exceed $20,000.00 as per N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-24, and (2) Certificate of Consent of Surety as per N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-25. The successful bidder will be required to furnish additional bonds as specified in Document 00 21 13, "Instructions to Bidders."