The Board of Education of the Township of Willingboro, New Jersey, hereby advertises for proposals in accordance with N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-21(a,b) is soliciting proposals from a select list of Construction Management (CM) firms to provide project/construction management services as consultants on an as needed basis as dictated by the District. The bid opening process will begin on the above advertised date and time. No bids shall be received after the time designated in the advertisement. (N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-21(b)). At this time, please do not come to the Administration Building because interested parties and members of the public are not permitted in the District offices. The names of the vendors and their prices will be announced at the time of the bid opening on the online live streaming video. In order to access the online live streaming of the bid opening, all potential bidders, interested parties, and members of the public must visit the Willingboro Board of Education website at https://www.willingboroschools.org/. Please click on the link pertaining to the Opening of Bids via Online Live Streaming to access the live video stream of the bid opening. If a potential bidder, interested party, and/or member of the public does not wish to view the live video stream but would like to hear the bid opening, the audio of the bid opening can be heard by utilizing the call in number and PIN located with the Google Meeting. Board of Education Construction Manager of Record Scope of Services: Construction Project Management on Various Projects Extraordinary Unspecifiable Specialized services required - Construction Manager of Record. The Board of Education desires to appoint a firm to provide project / construction management services as consultants on an as needed basis as dictated by the District. The firm selected may need to provide oversight for the design, contract documents and oversee small to medium projects from inception to owner acceptance. The project/ construction management firm must have personnel available on a fulltime basis as needed. Applicants should demonstrate knowledge and experience with respect to all aspects of project/construction management required by a school board. Any experience or knowledge of matters that directly affect the Board of Education should be addressed. Minimum Qualifications:
1. Must have a minimum of ten (10) years' experience in providing consulting services regarding educational projects to boards of education.
2. Must be experienced in obtaining permits/approvals from state, county and local regulatory agencies.
3. Must maintain a principal office location in close proximity to the Board of Education so as to respond to emergent matters promptly.
4. Must list past and present school boards served as construction management.
5. Must provide hourly billing rates for employees possibly assigned.
6. Must be pre-qualified with the NJDPMC to provide construction management services Construction Phase Services (if needed):
1. Conduct and publish minutes of bi-weekly Construction Job Meetings as required by the project.
2. Assist the contractors in obtaining additional details or information for proper execution of work.
3. Conduct on-site observations of the work in progress as a basis for determining that the project
is proceeding in accordance with the Owner's interests.
4. Coordinate the visiting inspectors to represent the Owner's interest.
5. Review the contractor's request for information with the Architect, Engineer and Owner.
6. Deliver from the Contractor to Owner a complete set of "as built" at the completion of the project.
7. Conduct with the Architect and Engineer a final inspection and provide the punch list to the
contractor. Conduct a re-inspection for completion of the punch list items.
8. Provide reasonable assistance in resolution of all disputes between parties.
9. Review applications for payment from the contractors with the engineer and the architect, if any
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