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

The bidders are requested to submit in accordance with N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-18(b)(2) one Lump Sum Bid for all the work and materials. Bidders and/or their subcontractors must be pre-qualified by the New Jersey Department of Treasury, Division of Property Management and Construction (DPMC) in each of the following categories, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-26: C008 General Construction or C009 General Construction / Alterations and Additions; C029 Structural Steel and Ornamental Iron; C032 HVACR; and C047 Electrical. The Bidder and named Prime Subcontractors listed must be pre-qualified prior to the date that bids are received. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-24), naming as payee or obligee, as applicable Sterling Regional High School District Board of Education, to be retained and applied by the undersigned as provided in Contract Documents in case bidder would default in executing the Agreement or furnishing the required bonds and insurance certificates as required by Contract Documents. Prospective bidders are advised that this Project is one which will be subject to and will be governed by provisions of New Jersey State Law governing (a) Prequalification of Bidders N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-26 et seq.; (b) Prevailing Wage Rates N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.27; (c) Use of Domestic Materials, N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-20 including any amendments and supplements thereto; (d) Ownership Disclosure Certification N.J.S.A. 52:25-24.2; and (e) disclosure of investment activities in Iran, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-49.4 in accordance with to N.J.S.A. 52:32-57, et seq. (P.L. 2012, c.25 and P.L. 2021, c.4). The Public Works Contractor Registration Act N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.48 et seq. requires that the Contractor and Subcontractors must be registered at the time of Bid. The Owner is requesting that copies of the Certificates be included in the Contractor's Bid Package. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:32-44 all business organizations that do business with a local contracting agency are required to be registered with the State and provide proof of their Registration with the New Jersey Department of Treasury, Division of Revenue before the contracting agency may enter into a contract with the business. In addition, and pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-25, each bid must be accompanied by a certificate from a surety company stating it will provide said bidder with a bond in such sum as required by the above referenced statute. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after the dates set for the opening thereof. The right is reserved to reject all bids pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-22 or to waive minor informalities or non-material exceptions. Bidders are required to comply with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31et seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27 et seq. NOTICE TO BIDDERS The Board of Education recognizes its obligation as it pertains to the Stevens Amendment, Section 8136 of the Department of Defense Appropriations Act (P.L. 104-134, Sec.507) which requires the board of education to state clearly the percent of the total cost of this project which will be financed through funds provided under the American Rescue Plan Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ARP ESSER). The Board anticipates that approximately $224,000.00, representing 25% of the estimated total cost of the Gymnasium HVAC Replacement Project, will be financed with Federal Funds. In addition to the legal requirements set forth herein, this project is subject to numerous requirements for federally funded contracts, which are set forth in greater detail in the Bid Documents. Contractors will be obligated to adhere to both New Jersey and federal law, and to abide by the more stringent law wherever there is conflicting authority. The Time Schedule for the project is as follows: Bid packages available via Electronic. Wednesday 01/19/22 Deadline for Questions to Garrison Architects at 5:00 P.M. (send questions to jangelo@garrisonarch.com Thursday 01/20/22. Sterling High School District Board of Education Office, 801 Preston Avenue, Somerdale, NJ 08083. The Bid Opening will be conducted in a large room where there is space for bidders to attend safely according to the guidelines put forth by the State of New Jersey. Masks will be required to be worn at all times.