Exterior Learning Pavilions for the Lawrence Township Public Schools - 4914850

Site work and new construction of a mixed-use development in Lawrence Township, New Jersey. Conceptual plans call for the construction of a educational facility; and for site work for a educational facility.

As of 4/10/23 all bids rejected. This project will not be rebid. Exterior Learning Pavilions for the Lawrence Township Public Schools Benjamin Franklin ES, Eldridge Park ES, Lawrenceville ES, Slackwood ES, and Lawrence Intermediate School Bid Advertisement The Lawrence Township Board of Education of Lawrenceville, New Jersey, hereby advertises for competitive bids in accordance with N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-21(a) (b) for a single overall contract in accordance with NJSA 18A:18A-18(b) (2): Contract: #2022-1 - Single Overall Contract for Title of Bid: Exterior Learning Pavilions for the Lawrence Township Public Schools Bidders shall be prequalified by the New Jersey Division Property Management and Construction in the trade categories listed below, or name such prequalified subcontractors: Trade Category # Title C008 or C009 General Construction or General Construction Additions and Alterations All questions shall be submitted in writing and will be responded to through Addenda sent to all bidders via email. Bidders are requested to submit in accordance with N.J.S.A. 18A: 18A 18(b)(2) one Lump Sum Bid for all work and materials. Bids must be sealed and delivered to the Lawrence Township Board of Education Offices (Office of the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary, Mr. Thomas Eldridge) located at 2565 Princeton Pike, Lawrenceville, New Jersey 08648 on or before the date and time indicated below. It is recommended that bidders send their responses through the US Postal Service certified mail or overnight mail which provides certification of delivery to the sender or to hand deliver their bids to the Board of Education Offices between 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM Monday through Friday. The Board shall not be responsible for bids lost in transit, delivered to the wrong address, or otherwise not hand-delivered to the address provided. Due to the current pandemic, all attendees are required to wear personal protective equipment in accordance with the State of New Jersey's Executive Order and to practice social distancing procedures. Failure to attend the Pre-Bid meeting will not excuse any bid mistake and/or omission due to bidder's ignorance of information disseminated at the meeting. Additional time sensitive dates for the project are: Final day for Questions to the Architect: Tuesday, December 13, 2022, by 5:00 PM Date of Issuance of Addendum (if necessary): Wednesday, December 14, 2022, by 5:00 PM Notice of Award/Notice to Proceed, on or about: Wednesday, January 11, 2023 Site Mobilization: Friday, March 31, 2023 Substantial Completion - All work Thursday, August 31, 2023 All bidders are required to comply with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq., Affirmative Action Against Discrimination (N.J.A.C. 17:27-1 et seq.) An Initial Project Workforce Report will be required from the successful contractor. (Form AA-201). 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 II and ESSER III). The Board anticipates that 100% of the estimated total cost of the Renovations 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. Contractors bidding on this project are to comply with the requirements of the Prevailing Wage Rate Determination pursuant to N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.25, or the Davis-Bacon Prevailing Wage Rates, whichever is higher. A bidder on a public works project for a Board of Education where the cost of the work exceeds $20,000.00 must first have been qualified by the Department of the Treasury, Division of Property Management and Construction, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-27 through 33, and shall submit with his bid a Prequalification Affidavit, a copy of a valid and active NOTICE OF CLASSIFICATION, a certified copy of a Total Amount of Uncompleted Contracts Form, and an Affidavit that subsequent to the latest such statement submitted by him, there has been no material adverse change in his qualification information except as set forth in said Affidavit. Failure to submit these forms may result in the disqualification and rejection of the bid. Each bid shall be accompanied by a bid bond, cashier's check or certified check made payable to the Lawrence Township Board of Education, for ten percent (10%) of the amount of the total bid, however, not to exceed $20,000. Bidders are required to provide a Consent of Surety stating that if awarded the bid, said surety will provide a performance bond for 100% of the contract amount. Corporate bidders are required by law (Chapter 33, Laws of 1977) to submit a list of names and addresses of all stockholders owning 10% or more of their stock. The bid package will also include other documents that must be completed and returned with the bid. Failure to comply with Instructions to Bidders and to complete and submit all required forms, may be cause for disqualification and rejection of the bid. All contractors named in this proposal, shall possess a valid Contractor's Registration Certificate pursuant to N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.48 et seq., at the time the proposal is received by the Board of Education. No bids may be withdrawn, except in accordance with the Public School Contracts Law, for a period of sixty (60) days after the date set for opening of bids. 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 any informalities that may be in the best interest of the board. CONFIDENTIALITY OF ELECTRONIC FILE TRANSMISSIONS The Drawings, renderings, photographs, blueprints, specifications, and bidding documents are considered proprietary and confidential property of the Lawrence Township School District. All electronic file transfers of this information to the bidders and/or contractors is specifically designated as "confidential" and "business proprietary," the receiving party shall keep such information strictly confidential and shall not disclose it to any other person except to (1) its employees, (2) those who need to know the content of such information in order to perform services or construction solely and exclusively for the Project, or (3) its consultants, contractors and subcontractors whose contracts include similar restrictions on the use of such confidential and proprietary information. The information transmitted in the bidding documents relates to a school construction project and the security and confidentiality of those documents is critical to the health and safety of the children. Therefore, any bidder and/or contractor and/or subcontractor discovered to have published or disseminated this information in the public domain, unless pursuant to the exceptions stated above, shall be subject to significant penalty and may not be permitted to bid on the instant project. As a condition precedent to receipt of the Bid Documents, all bidders must agree to dispose of, destroy and/or return the information forwarded to it within three (3) days of the Bid submission date. Thomas Eldridge, Board Secretary 304008 11/29/2022 BEN FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DOE STATE PROJECT# 21-2580-070-22-1000 c> ELDRIDGE PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DOE STATE PROJECT# 21-2580-080-22-1000 LAWRENCE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DOE STATE PROJECT# 21-2580-085-22-1000 4 LAWRENCEVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DOE STATE PROJECT# 21-2580-090-22-1000 SLACKWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DOE STATE PROJECT# 21-2580-100-22-1000 This project includes the new construction of free-standing, exterior pavilion structures at the following schools: Benjamin Franklin Elementary School, Lawrence Elementary School, Eldridge Park Elementary School, Slackwood Elementary School, and Lawrenceville Intermediate School. These structures will be Type V Construction Type, and Educational (Type E) Occupancy. The purpose of these structures is to provide shade and weather-protection for students to serve as an auxiliary learning area during school hours. Incidental site work will occur at each project area. Electrical work includes providing ceiling fans and power receptacles to each pavilion as indicated. These structures will be built more than 20 feet away from existing schools and will be built while the adjacent school buildings are occupied. See Contract Documents for Other Work as indicated.