Renovation of an educational facility in Union, New Jersey. Conceptual plans call for the renovation of a 3,475-square-foot, two-story above grade educational facility.

Rebid of this project has been cancelled Kean University seeks experienced, qualified bidders for our Kean University Townley House Historical Renovation Project Re-Bid. This project is for the renovation of an existing, historic building on the Kean University, Union, New Jersey campus. The two-story dwelling contains a total floor area of approximately 3,475 sq. ft. and is listed on the National and New Jersey Registers of Historic Places. Scope of work includes interior rehabilitation and limited exterior improvements. The exterior scope of work includes repair and rehabilitation of exterior envelope systems including exterior wood siding, trims, windows, and stairs. Stabilization and improvement of the existing building systems for sustained longevity is a priority. The interior scope of work includes repair and rehabilitation of all interior building areas. The scope of work assesses existing conditions and will repair/resurface where feasible and replace where repair is not feasible. Existing trims, bases, and moldings are to be repaired where feasible, where repair is not feasible, they will be replaced in kind. The intent is to repair/refinish the majority of historic wood floor surfaces where feasible. New floor finishes will be utilized in the existing and new toilet room as well as the kitchen. Non-historic doors will be replaced, existing historic doors will be repaired where feasible. Windows will be removed and repaired/restored where feasible, and where repair is not feasible, new replacement windows will match existing. New electrical, HVAC, and plumbing systems will be included throughout the project, and all new systems will be concealed from view to the greatest extent possible. An accessible interior ramp will connect the two different elevation areas of the first-floor level (there is an elevation change of approximately 6 inches existing) to allow for an accessible route throughout the first level. Given the buildings significant historic designation, all contractors bidding on this project are required to be classified by the NJ Division of Property Management and Construction with a C024 Historical Restoration trade classification. Deadline for inquiries and substitutions is March 11, 2022 at 12:00 p.m. All inquiries must be submitted in writing to Faruque Chowdhury at townleyhousebid@kean.edu and cc to avarava@exchange.kean.edu. Each bid shall be accompanied by a security payable to Kean University. The bid security shall be in the amount of 10% of the bid amount, and shall be given by bid bond. If a contract is awarded, the successful bidder shall enter into contract and shall furnish a Performance Bond and a Payment Bond, each equal to 100% of the bid amount submitted. Bidders will be fully responsible for the delivery of their bids.