Renovation of a mixed-use development in Palisades Park, New Jersey. Completed plans call for the renovation of a educational facility.

The scope of this project includes, but is not limited to, upgrading security throughout the district by the 00 11 installation of interior storefront systems to create vestibules at the main entrance of each school. These vestibules are commonly referred to as "man traps" and they cause any visitor to have 2 points of contact with admitting personnel. Bids must be accompanied by bid security in the form of (1) a bid bond or certified or cashier's check payable to the Palisades Park Board of Education equal to 10% of the amount of the bid, but in no case to exceed $20,000.00 per N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-24, and (2) Certificate of Consent of Surety per N,JS.A, 18A:18A-25. The successful bidder will be required to furnish additional bonds as specified in Document 00 21 13, "instructions to Bidders." Bidders and subconfractors for each of the major branches of work specified in N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-18 must be prequalified by the DPMC* Bidders shall submit a Certificate of Prequalification/Classification from the New Jersey Department of Treasury, Division of Property Management and Construction (DPMC) and Affidavit as to the Total Amount of Uncompleted Contracts for the Bidder and for all subcontractors for whom DPMC prequalification is required. 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 addenda as outlined in the Specifications. The Palisades Park Board of Education reserves the right to reject al] bids, to waive minor immaterial defects in any bid, or to award a lump sum contract, in accordance with applicable laws, including the requirements of the Public School Contracts Law at N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-1 et seq