Renovation of an educational facility in Gloucester City, New Jersey. Completed plans call for the renovation of a educational facility.

The project consists of, but is not limited to, the removal and replacement of air handler units, boilers, fan coil units, and the modification of all associated HVAC, electrical and finish work as indicated on the drawings and/or required. The Work shall include, but not be limited to, demolition, fire suppression, mechanical, controls, fire alarm and electrical work. Registered Bidders must submit substitution requests or any questions concerning the project to the Architect on Form 006001 BIDDER REQUEST FOR INFORMATION included in the Project Manual no later than 1:00 PM Thursday, 09 November 2021. The Architect will not respond to questions received by those other than Prime Bidders. Construction shall begin on or about 23 December 2021 and shall be substantially completed on or before 19 August 2022. Bids must be made upon the official Form of Bid and shall include Bid Security in the form of a certified check, cashier's check, or by Bid Bond drawn to the order of the Owner in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the Base Bid but in no case in excess of $20,000.00. The bid shall also be accompanied by an executed Consent of Surety in accordance with N.J.S.A. 18A: 18A-25, agreeing to furnish a Performance Bond and a Payment Bond, each in the stated principal amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the contract amount, and a two-year Maintenance Bond in the amount often percent (10%) of the contract amount. Contracts for work under these bids will obligate contractors and Subcontractors to (1) pay Prevailing Wages in accordance with N.J.S.A, 34:1 l-56(a) et. seq., (2) comply with equal opportunity laws in accordance with N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et. seq., (3) comply with Affirmative Action laws in accordance with N.J.A.C. 17:27 and comply with Exhibit B of the Department of the Treasury, Guidelines for Administering EEO in Public Contracts, (4) provide ownership disclosure information per N.J.S.A. 52:25-24.2, (5) comply with New Jersey Business Registration laws in accordance with N.J.S.A. 52:32-44 and (6) comply with any and all successors, amendments or additions thereto. Prime Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of the State of New Jersey Public School Contract Law, N.J.S.A. Title 18A bidding laws. A Prime Bidderthat withdraws or modifies his/her bid prior to 60 days after the actual date of opening of bids may forfeit their bid security. All bid security, except for the security of the three apparent lowest responsible Prime Bidders shall, ifrequested, be returned after ten days from the opening ofthe bids, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays excepted, and the bids ofsuch Prime Bidders shall be considered as withdrawn. Directions to the Pre-Bid Conference and the Bid Opening can be obtained by calling: (856) 456-7000 Ext 2160 The GLOUCESTER CITY BOARD OF EDUCATION has the right to award the contracts within sixty (60) days of the bid opening and reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any non-material defects, as may be permitted by law. NJDOE SP #07-1770-160-21-1000