Demolition, site work, renovation and addition to an educational facility in Lakewood, New Jersey. Completed plans call for the addition of a educational facility; for the demolition of a educational facility; for the renovation of a educational facility; and for site work for a educational facility.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that sealed Bids are sought and requested by the Lakewood Board of Education (hereinafter called "Owner"), for THE CAFETERIA ADDITIONS AND RENOVATIONS AT THE LAKEWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL ; together with all work incidental thereto, in accordance with Drawings and Specifications prepared by EI Associates, 8 Ridgedale Avenue, Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927 in accordance with N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-21(a) (b) Description of Contract: Single Overall Contract. Bid proposals for the above Contract will be received from Bidders registered with the Division of Revenue and Department of Labor. All Bidders proposing to Bid shall be classified in accordance with N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-27, as to the character and amount of public work on which they shall be qualified to submit a Bid by the Department of Treasury, Division of Property Management and Construction (DPMC). Bidders shall submit with the Bid current prequalification certificates issued by the DPMC for one of the following classifications: General Contractor with a DPMC Classification of C008 General Construction, or General Contractor with a DPMC Classification of C009 General Construction/Alterations and Additions Each Bidder shall also be registered pursuant to the Public Works Contractor Registration Act, N.J.S.A. 34:11- 56.48 et seq. and shall provide a valid and current registration certificate with its Bid as to the bidder and all subcontractors. Any Bid submitted without a copy of valid and active prequalification/classification certificates may be rejected as non-responsive to the Bid requirements. Each Bidder shall submit with its bid, a Consent of Surety as per N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-25 from a Surety company licensed to write business in the State of New Jersey, stating that the Surety will provide the successful bidder and its subcontractors with a performance/payment bond in the full amount of the contract. As Bid security, each Bid shall be accompanied by a certified check or Bid Bond made payable to the Owner, in accordance with the amounts and terms described in the INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS. Each bid shall be accompanied by a bid bond, cashier's check or certified check made payable to the Lakewood Board of Education, for ten percent (10%) of the amount of the total bid, however, not to exceed $20,000.00. The Lakewood Board of Education requires that all Bids shall comply with the bidding requirements specified in the INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS. The Lakewood Board of Education may waive informalities in Bids in accordance with the law. The Lakewood Board of Education also reserves the right to reject any and all Bids in accordance with the law. Statement of Ownership Requirement: Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:25-24.2, Bidders shall submit a statement setting forth the names and addresses of all persons and entities that own ten percent (10%) or more of its stock or interest of any type at all levels of ownership. All Bidders are requested to submit a Business Registration Certificate and a Political Contribution Disclosure Form with their Bid Package but must be submitted prior to contract award. All Bidders must comply with N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-20 "American Goods and Products to be used where possible." Questions are to be considered up until the cut-off time of 3:30 pm, Prevailing Time, September 16, 2022. 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. All Bidders are placed on notice that they are required to comply with all requirements of the Laws Against Discrimination, N.J.S.A. 10:2-1 et seq. and the Affirmative Action Regulations, N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27 and provide the appropriate documentation. The Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all bids, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-18, N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-2(s), (t), (x), (y), 18A:18A-4(a-c), and N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-22, and to waive minor informalities or non-material exceptions, that may be in the best interest of the Board. Bid No: 00-00