Kinnelon Municipal Building and Public Library HVAC Replacements - 4881579

Renovation of a mixed-use development in Kinnelon, New Jersey. Completed plans call for the renovation of a library; and municipal facility.

**As of December 6, 2022 , this project has not yet been awarded. The project is expected to be awarded on December 15, 2022.** The project includes the replacement of heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment at the Kinnelon Borough Municipal Building, and the Kinnelon Public Library, located at 130 and 132 Kinnelon Road, in the Borough of Kinnelon, County of Morris, State of New Jersey. The scope of work for the Kinnelon Municipal Building includes but is not necessarily limited to the replacement of four (4) air handlers and air cooled condensers, each having a capacity of 5-tons; three (3) air handlers and air cooled condensers, each having a capacity of 7.5-tons; one (1) air handler and air cooled condenser having a capacity of 10-tons; and, one (1) air handler and air cooled condenser having a capacity of 15-tons. The scope of work for the Kinnelon Public Library includes but is not necessarily limited to the replacement of eight (8) air handlers and air cooled condensers, each having a capacity of 5-tons; and, two (2) air handlers and air cooled condensers, each having a capacity of 7.5-tons. Beginning Wednesday, October 26, 2022, bid packages, including Contract Documents, Proposal Forms, Plans and Specifications, will be furnished to prospective bidders at the office of the Borough Engineer, Darmofalski Engineering Associates, Inc., 86 Newark Pompton Turnpike, Riverdale, NJ 07457, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday. Said charges are to cover the cost of the Bid Packages and will not be returned. One (1) copy of the Bid Packages is on file at the office of the Kinnelon Borough Clerk, located at 130 Kinnelon Road, Kinnelon, New Jersey, 07405 during their normal business hours. Anyone wishing to review the plans or has questions may also contact the Borough Engineer at the office of Darmofalski Engineering Associates, by calling 973-835-8300 or emailing tab@darmofalski.com. If the Contract is awarded, no refunds will be given. If for any reason the Contract is not awarded, refunds will immediately be returned to bidders pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-24(b) when the Contract documents are returned in reasonable condition within 90 days of notice that the Contract has not been awarded. The Borough reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive any informalities, deviations or omissions in any or all bids, and to accept such bids and make awards as may be most advantageous to the Borough. All bids must conform to the models and directions contained in the Specifications. Bids must be made on the included standard proposal forms in the manner designated therein and required by the Specifications, and must be submitted in a sealed envelope, clearly marked with the project identification and the name and address of the Bidder. Bids may be submitted by certified mail, return receipt requested, regular mail or hand delivery. Bids shall be submitted to the Office of the Kinnelon Borough Clerk, located at 130 Kinnelon Road, Kinnelon, New Jersey, 07405. The Bidder shall submit only one (1) bid that meets or exceeds the minimum specifications herewith. All bids must be signed. Failure to do so shall cause the bid to be non-responsive and rejected. The Bidder shall submit only one (1) bid that meets or exceeds the minimum specifications herewith. At the above time and place, all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. No bids will be accepted after the date and time designated to receive bids. A bid may be withdrawn prior to the time for opening of bids or authorized postponement thereof upon written application of the Bidder who shall be required to produce evidence showing that individual is or represents the principal or principals involved in the bid. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after bids have been opened. Each bid shall be accompanied by a Guarantee in an amount of the lesser of ten percent (10%) of the total bid price or Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000.00), in the form of a certified check or cashier's check payable to the Borough or a Bid Bond issued by a Surety authorized to transact business in New Jersey and found acceptable by the Borough. Each bid must also be accompanied by the consent of a similarly acceptable Surety, guaranteeing a one hundred percent (100%) Performance Bond and a one hundred percent (100%) Labor and Material Payment Bond will be furnished upon award of the Contract. Bidders are required to comply with the Equal Employment Opportunity Requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5 31 et seq. and the Affirmative Action Requirements of N.J.A.C. 17:27. Bidders are also required to comply with Chapter 150 of P.L. 1963 and the prevailing wage regulations promulgated thereunder. Simultaneously to bid submission, a Bidder must submit a Corporate Ownership Disclosure Statement in accordance with c.33, P.L. 1977. Failure to submit a Corporate Ownership Disclosure Statement with the bid shall result in the rejection of the bid pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11 23.2. Each Bidder must also complete the Non Collusion Affidavit contained in the Bid package. Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of the Local Public Contracts Law under N.J.S.A. 40A:11 1, et seq. Bidders are also required to comply with the Public Works Contractor Registration Act (N.J.S.A. 34:11 56.48, et seq.) which requires all contractors, subcontractors, or lower tier subcontractors (including subcontractors listed in bid proposals) who bid on or engage in the performance of any public work register with the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development. If perspective bidder makes a formal request and payment for bid documents, then perspective bidder is placed on the list of bidders and will be notified of all amendments and changes to the bid documents. However, if perspective bidder obtains bid documents pursuant to the Open Public Records Act, perspective bidder will not be on the list of bidders and will not be provided with notice of any amendments or changes to the bid documents. All business organizations doing business with a local contracting agency are required to be registered with the State of New Jersey prior to submitting bid proposals. Proof of registration shall be provided to the contracting agency for all Contractors and Subcontractors before the contracting agency may enter into a contract with the business. Contracts awarded after September 1, 2004, must comply with this requirement.