Renovation of an educational facility in Bernardsville, New Jersey. Completed plans call for the renovation of a 3,390-square-foot educational facility.

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 bid submission time deadline will be returned unopened. In order to be considered, bids must be sealed and outer envelope clearly marked: Media Center Renovations at Bernardsville Middle School PSA Commission Number 9227 If any restrictions on the format of the Bid Opening are in place due to governmental orders or guidelines regarding the ongoing health emergency, information about the format and possible restriction of attendance will be posted on the District website shsd.org Contractors shall abide by any and all Executive Order(s) pertaining to safety precautions required as a result of Coronavirus disease 2019 ("COVID-19"). Pursuant to NJSA 18A:18A-21( c)(2), Addenda shall be provided no later than seven days, Saturdays, Sundays, or holidays excepted, prior to the date for acceptance of bids, to any person who has submitted a bid or who has received a bid package, by one of the listed means in the law, and additionally as posted to the FTP site containing the bid documents. Questions will be considered only up until the inquiry deadline stated in the Instructions to Bidders. The scope of this project includes, but is not limited to the renovations to the existing Media Center and IT Office Space. Renovations will include new partitions, new break out spaces, new finishes and the removal of three (3) unit ventilators and install one (1) new RTU. 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. Bids will be received from a Bidder for one price for the entire project, all trades, all inclusive. Bidders must be pre-qualified by the New Jersey Department of Treasury, Division of Property Management and Construction (DPMC) in one of the following categories, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-27.1, et.seq.: (C008) GENERAL CONSTRUCTION (C009) GENERAL CONSTRUCTION / ALTERATIONS / ADDITIONS Bidders shall also either be prequalified for, or include documentation for prequalified subcontractors for, the following classifications: (C029) STRUCTURAL STEEL AND ORNAMENTAL IRON (C032) HVACR (C047) ELECTRICAL Bidders and subcontractors for each of the major branches of work specified in N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-18 must be prequalified by the DPMC. Bidders shall submit a Certificate of Prequalification/Classification from the New Jersey Department of Treasury, Division of Property Management and Construction (DPMC) and Affidavit as to the Total Amount of Uncompleted Contracts for the Bidder and for all subcontractors for whom DPMC prequalification is required. No modifications to the enclosed Instructions to Bidders, General Conditions, Supplemental Conditions or Specifications will be permitted prior to bid acceptance except as may be allowed by addenda as outlined in the Specifications. Bids that propose modifications to the requirements shall result in rejection of the bid as being non-responsive. 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). 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 or more of its stock or interest of any type at all levels of ownership. Bidders and all subcontractors are required to comply with the Public Works Contractor Registration Act, (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 and all subcontractors for whom DPMC prequalification is required are also required to submit a Business Registration Certificate issued by the Division of Revenue in the New Jersey Department of Treasury prior to contract award. All Bidders are required to submit with the bid, 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 NJSA 52:32-44.1, N.J.A.C. 17:19-4 and N.J.A.C. 19:38A-4. Then, prior to contract award, the successful Bidder will be required to submit separate certification that all entities having controlling interest are not on the federal list of debarred contractors. All Bidders are required to complete and submit, prior to contract award, 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. Bids must be accompanied by bid security in the form of (1) a bid bond or certified or cashier's check payable to Somerset Hills Board of Education equal to 10% of the amount of the bid, but in no case to exceed $20,000.00 per N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-24, and (2) Certificate of Consent of Surety per N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-25. The successful bidder will be required to furnish additional bonds as specified in Document 00 21 13, "Instructions to Bidders." The Somerset Hills Board of Education reserves the right to reject all bids, to waive minor immaterial defects in any bid, or to award a lump sum contract, in accordance with applicable laws, including the requirements of the Public School Contracts Law at N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-1 et seq. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after the opening date. The Contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder as defined in N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-2(t) and N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-18 (c), as applicable. Bidding documents will not be mailed, emailed or be available for pickup or inspection. They may only be downloaded from the secure FTP website with access granted upon request. Bidders must email their request at least twenty-four (24) hours or one (1) business day in advance to gain access to bid documents as a registered plan holder. Project information is also available on the Architect portal. The scope of work for this project includes, but is not limited to, the following: 1. Bernardsville Middle School Media Center Renovations 2. The Scope of Work for the project is determined by the complete construction documentation, including all addenda thereto issued during the bid cycle, and is not limited by the brief summary of the Work provided here. B. Requirements: 1. The Work is arranged under a single prime contract. 2. Perform Work of Contract under the fixed cost contract with Owner in accordance with Conditions of Contract. 3. Within existing building areas, the removal or disturbance of existing materials may encounter conditions where asbestos fibers and/or lead paint could be present. Removal of all asbestos containing material and lead paint is to be accomplished by the Owner unless specifically noted as part of the Work. The Contractor shall allow time in their schedule for the District's contractor to remove the hazardous material. The Contractor awarded this contract will be responsible for coordinating the hazardous removal activity with the District's removal contractor. The District will be responsible for all compensation to the removal contractor. The scope of work includes, but is not limited to the renovations to the existing Media Center and IT Office Space. Renovations will include new partitions, new break out spaces, new finishes and the removal of three (3) unit ventilators and install one (1) new RTU. Bidders shall direct questions in writing to William Ross at the office of Parette Somjen Architects L.L.C. by mail, by facsimile at 973.586.2401, or by email at wross@planetpsa.com.