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

Sealed Bids are sought and requested by the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education (hereinafter called "Owner"), for KITCHEN AND CAFETERIA RENOVATION AT HASBROUCK HEIGHTS HIGH SCHOOL; together with all work incidental thereto, in accordance with Drawings and Specifications prepared by EI Associates, 8 Ridgedale Avenue, Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927. Project Name: KITCHEN AND CAFETERIA RENOVATION AT HASBROUCK HEIGHTS HIGH SCHOOL Bids, utilizing the bid forms as prepared by the Architect, may be submitted in person, by mail or delivery service prior to that time. Any bid submitted by mail or delivery service is done so at the sole risk of the bidder. No Bids will be received by facsimile or electronic transmission. It is expressly understood that the bidder is responsible for getting the bid proposals to the Business Administrator prior to the time and date set for the bid opening. Any bid received after the closing time will be returned unopened. 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 In addition, the Bidder is required to submit with the Bid, a current prequalification certificate issued to the Bidder or its subcontractor by the DPMC, for the following DPMC Specialty Trades: Structural Steel: C029 Plumbing: C030 HVACR: C032 Electrical: C047 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. This meeting is conducted for the purpose of considering questions posed by Bidders. All Bidders are strongly encouraged to attend this meeting. Meeting minutes will be prepared and distributed to all Bidders who have received bid specifications. 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. The Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education requires that all Bids shall comply with the bidding requirements specified in the INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS. The Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education may waive informalities in Bids in accordance with the law. The Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education also reserves the right to reject any and all Bids in accordance with the law. 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. Bids will be considered in accordance with N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-1 et seq. and N.J.S.A. 18A:7G-1 et seq. The Board of Education reserves the right to reject all bids, to waive any immaterial defects in any bid, or to award a contract in whole or in part, in accordance with the requirements of the Public-School Contracts Law at N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-1 et seq. The Bidder's attention is directed to the fact that all applicable federal, state, and municipal laws, and ordinances, rules and regulations, including P.L. 1975, c.127 (N.J.A.C. 17:27) of all authorities having jurisdiction over construction work in the locality of the project shall apply to the contract throughout, and they will be deemed to be included in the contract the same as though herein written out in full, including, but not limited to, those laws identified in the INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS including the requirements of the Laws Against Discrimination, N.J.S.A. 10:2-1 et seq., the Affirmative Action Regulations, N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq., N.J.A.C. 17:27 et seq., and compliance with the mandatory affirmative action regulations. Bidders and all major subcontractors are required to comply with the Public Works Contractor Registration Act, Chapter 238, Public Laws of 1999 (N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.48 et seq.) and to possess current certification from the Division of Wage and Hour Compliance in the Department of Labor and Workforce Development at the time the bid is submitted. Bidders are also required to submit a Business Registration Certificate issued by the Division of Revenue in the New Jersey Department of Treasury. All Bidders are required to submit an affidavit by the Bidder that the Bidder is not, at the time of the bid, included on the New Jersey State Treasurer's List or the Federal Government List of Debarred, Suspended or Disqualified Firms or individuals pursuant to N.J.A.C. 17:19-4 and N.J.A.C. 19:38A-4. All Bidders are required to complete and submit a Disclosure of Investment Activities in Iran Form in accordance with N.J.S.A. 52:32-58 and N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-49.4. All Bidders must submit a Political Contribution Disclosure Form with their Bid Package. All Bidders must comply with N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-20 "American Goods and Products to be used where possible." *The value for this project is based on a financial range. The value is listed as the highest possible cost from the range provided by a stakeholder or official project document. Renovation of the existing Cafeteria, Kitchen and Food serving areas, including replacement of Kitchen and Food Service equipment, plumbing fixtures, lighting, and finishes. The work also includes renovation of two toilet rooms, including replacement of lighting, finishes and plumbing fixtures. New Mechanical systems for these areas, which includes air-conditioning, is also included in the scope of work. All Requests for Information are to be put in writing to EI Associates, Attn: David Ben-Guy (fax # 973-775-7770; email address david_ben-guy@eiassociates.com). All Requests must be received by EI Associates by 2:00 p.m., on November 22, 2022 (Eastern Standard Time). Any questions received after this date will not be addressed.