Site work, paving and renovation of a mixed-use development in North Bergen, New Jersey. Completed plans call for the renovation of a educational facility; for site work for a water / sewer project; road / highway; for paving for a road / highway; sidewalk / parking lot; and sidewalk / parking lot.

Notice is hereby given that sealed BIDS for North Bergen Elementary School District Wide Electrical Service Upgrades, Contract No. GL 0962 STATE PROJECT NO.s Robert Fulton School 17-3610-110-22- 2000 Franklin School 17-3610-060-22-2000 Lincoln School 17-3610-090-22-2000 Kennedy School 17-3610-080-22-2000 Horace Mann School 17-3610-070-22-2000 McKinley School 17- 3610-100-22-2000 No Bids will be received after the date and time stated above, or at any other location. Each proposal must be submitted in writing on pages furnished in the Contract Documents. The entire Division 0 of the Bidding Document (sections 000002 to 000492, with required supporting documentation, must be submitted with the Bid; provide two copies of the Bid and related documents The scope of the Project generally includes electrical upgrades at six schools, with new main distribution panels at five of those schools. Work includes: Utility mark outs and probes/scans to establish locations of all existing utilities, services and rock below grade; coordination with PSE&G; trenching; new pad-mounted transformers; fencing and related site work; curbs, asphalt pavement and striping. Below grade conduit, which shall be supported as required and placed in coordination with other work and utilities; electrical wiring; new panels, switches, and controls; new penetrations with lintels, sleeves and sealants through existing building walls for water proof installations; asphalt paving; concrete walls and foundations, walkways, fencing, gates, site work; and all other work complete, described in the Contract Documents. All questions concerning the bidding documents, plans and specifications shall be submitted to the North Bergen Board of Education's Architect in writing by 10am Wednesday, July 5, 2023 to allow for issuance of responses. Questions shall be addressed in writing to the office of the District Architect, Grace Lynch AIA PP, by fax - 201-866-7395, or email - ussr@mlalc.com. On request, copies of construction documents can be brought to walk-through for purchase by Bidders, if requested prior to Walk-through. Bidder and requisite Subcontractors shall be NJ DPMC Pre-Qualified Contractors. Bidder and requisite Subcontractors shall submit Notice of Classification Form 27, including Aggregate Amount of Classification and Amounts of Uncompleted Contracts Form 701, with the Bid. All contractors and subcontractors must provide a Business Registration Certificate (BRC) per N.J.S.A. 52:32-44; BRC must be on file prior to bid award. The Contractor is solely responsible for compliance with all laws, regulations, OSHA regulations and other applicable standards and requirements for the performance of their work. The successful bidder shall be responsible for securing all jurisdictional permits and shall possess trade licenses as may be required for performance of the work. The successful Bidder must be experienced in the type and size of project described, and must meet requirements and qualifications set forth in the Bid Documents. A bidders proposal must be accompanied by a Surety's Consent and either a bid bond or Certified check for not less than ten (10%) percent of the amount of the bid or $20,000.00 maximum whichever is the lesser. Certified checks shall be made payable to North Bergen Board of Education. The said Surety shall be bound to furnish Performance and Payment Bonds, each equal to 100% of the Contract Price. Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of P.L. 1975, C.127. N.J.A.C. 17:27 Affirmative Action, N.J.A.C. 10-5-31 et seq.; Public Law 2012 Chapter 25; and N.J.S.A. 10:2-2 Anti-Discrimination requirements. Bidders shall comply with all applicable sections of the New Jersey Public School Contracts Law N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-1 et seq. Bidder, at the time of the Bid submission, may not be included on the State Treasurer's or the Federal Government's List of Debarred, Suspended or Disqualified Bidders as a result of action taken by any State or Federal agency. Submission of a Chapter 271 Political Contribution Disclosure Form and Disclosure of Investment Activities in Iran form are required at the time of the Bid submission. Respondents are required by law to submit a list of the names and addresses for all interest holders owning 10% or more of interest in any business entity submitting a proposal (P.L. 1977, c.33, as amended by P.L. 2016, c.43). Bidders shall comply with all requirements of the N.J. Prevailing Wage Act N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.25 et seq.; Bidder shall submit a Prevailing Wage Certification with its bid package. In accordance with The Public Works Contractor Registration Act P.L. 1999, c.238, as amended by P.L. 2003, c.91, no Contractor shall bid on any contract for Public Work as defined in Section 2 of P.L. 1963, c.150 (N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.26) unless the Contractor is registered pursuant to the Act. No Bidder may withdraw his/her Bid within sixty days after the date of the opening of Bids without the written consent of the North Bergen Board of Education. North Bergen Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all Bids in accordance with N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-22, as well as the right to waive all immaterial informalities in accordance with applicable law, in awarding a contract deemed to be in the best interest of the Board. Mutually agreed upon extensions of time may be made, if necessary, and in accordance with law. Estimated Budget: $3,000,000 to $5,000,000 All work under this Contract shall be constructed and installed in full accordance with the Contract Documents, and shall be Substantially Complete with any required Certification of Occupancy in place by September 1 st, 2024, and fully complete and approved by October 1 st , 2024