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

**As of December 28, 2021, This project has not yet been awarded. A timeline for award has not yet been established.** Neither the Owner, nor the Architect will assume any responsibility for Bids mailed or misdirected in delivery. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days from the opening of the bids. If bidders wish to attend the bid opening in person, it will take place at Watchung Hills Regional High School-Business Office Room 14, 108 Stirling Road, Warren, NJ 07059. Contractors must follow New Jersey's Mask mandate by wearing a face covering while in the building. All bidders must use and complete all bid forms provided in the manner designated and must comply with every requirement contained in the instructions and specifications. Bids shall be marked in a sealed envelope with the name of the project plainly marked on the front of the envelope and accompanied by a bid guarantee in the form of a Certified Check, Cashier's Check, or Bid Bond in the amount of Ten Percent (10%) of the bid, but not in excess of $20,000. During the conference contractors will remain standing in the designated area and must follow all "CDC" guidelines including, but not limited to: face protection, hand protection and maintaining social distancing between others. Should you wish to tour the facilities at a different date, please contact Kris Byk, Director of Operations, at (908) 500-8852 to schedule an appointment. The Bidder shall be classified by the New Jersey Department of the Treasury, Division of Property Management and Construction in the following trade C009 General Construction/ Alterations and Additions Subcontractors named in the Form of Bid Proposal for Structural Steel, Plumbing, Heating Ventilating and Air Conditioning, and/or Electric, who perform any work on the Project must be prequalified prior to the submission of bids, pursuant to the State of New Jersey Division of Property Management and Construction DPMC. The Owner requires that all Bids shall comply with the bidding requirements specified in the INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS. Bidding shall be in conformance with the applicable requirements of N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-1 et seq., pertaining to the "Public School Contracts Law". Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. and N.J.AC. 17:27 et seq. All bidders and their subcontractors shall be registered with the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development, pursuant to the Public Works Contractor Registration Act, N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.48 et seq. prior to submitting their bid. All bids should be accompanied by a Certificate issued by the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development, pursuant to the Public Works Contractor Registration Act, to the Bidder and all subcontractors. If not included with the bid, these documents must be submitted prior to award. All bidders must comply with the requirements of the Prevailing Wage Rate Determination pursuant to N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.25. All Bidders must comply with N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-20 "American Goods and Products to be used where possible." Pursuant to P.L. 2009, c.315 and/or N.J.S.A. 52:32-44 Business Registration of Public Contractors, all bids should include a New Jersey Business Registration Certificate issued by the New Jersey Department of Treasury, Division of Revenue of the Bidder and must include that of all subcontractors i.e., "named subcontractors", whose prices are included in the Contractor's bid. If not included with the bid, these documents must be submitted prior to award. The Owner reserves the right to reject all bids and waive minor informalities or non-material exceptions in the bidding process in accordance with the law. The Contract, if awarded, shall be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder whose bid is responsive in all material respects to the bid requirements. Architect's Commission Number: 21K038 No bid shall be deemed accepted until the adoption of a formal resolution by the Owner.