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

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed Bid Proposals will be received by Hamilton Township School District, Hamilton, NJ 08690 for: Exterior Improvements at Crockett Middle School 2631 Kuser Road Hamilton, NJ 08691 Neither the Owner, nor the Architect will assume any responsibility for Bids mailed or misdirected in delivery. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) calendar days from the opening of the bids. Complete sets of Bidding Documents will be available online. You will be required to fill out the online contact form to obtain the bidding documents. Should you have any questions, please contact the Architectís office at 866-974-7666. All bidders must use and complete all bid forms provided in the manner designated and must comply with all requirements contained in the instructions and specifications. Bids shall be placed in a sealed envelope with the name of the project clearly marked on the front of the envelope and accompanied by a bid guarantee in the form of a Certified Check, Cashierís Check, or Bid Bond in the amount of Ten Percent 10% of the bid, but not more than $20,000. Due to the special nature of the work involved that can only be seen by an in-depth visitation, bidders are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to visit the project sites as an integral and important element of the bidding process so that all bidders have an equal understanding of the scope of work involved. SINGLE-OVERALL CONTRACT BID Sealed Bid Proposals shall be received as follows: The bidder shall be classified by the New Jersey Department of the Treasury, Division of Property Management and Construction (DPMC) in the following trade(s): C008 GENERAL CONSTRUCTION or C009 GENERAL CONSTRUCTION / ALTERATIONS AND ADDITIONS Subcontractors named in the Form of Bid Proposal for Structural Steel, Plumbing, Heating Ventilating and Air Conditioning, and/or Electric, who perform any work on the Project must be prequalified prior to the submission of bids, pursuant to the State of New Jersey Division of Property Management and Construction (DPMC). Each bid must be accompanied by proof of Contractor is DPMC classification status. Bidders are required to comply with requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-1 et seq., "The Law Against Discrimination," and affirmative action, N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. and N.J.AC. 17:27-1 et seq. All bidders and their subcontractors shall be registered with the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development, pursuant to the Public Works Contractor Registration Act, N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.48 et seq. Prior to award, bidder must provide a Certificate issued by the New Jersey Department of Labor, pursuant to the Public Works Contractor Registration Act, and a New Jersey Business Registration Certificate issued by the New Jersey Department of Treasury, Division of Revenue for the bidder and all subcontractors (i.e., named subcontractors) whose prices are included in the Contractor's bid. Pursuant to P.L. 2009, c.315 and/or N.J.S.A. 52:32-44 Business Registration of Public Contractors, all bids should include a New Jersey Business Registration Certificate issued by the New Jersey Department of Treasury, Division of Revenue of the Bidder and must include that of all subcontractors i.e., "named subcontractors", whose prices are included in the Contractor's bid. If not included with the bid, these documents must be submitted prior to award. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and waive any informality in the bidding process in accordance with the law, if it is in the best interest of the Owner. The Contract, if awarded, shall be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder whose bid is responsive in all material respects to the bid requirements. No bid shall be deemed accepted until the adoption of a formal resolution by the Owner. Question: April 5 No oral interpretation will be made to any bidders as to the meaning of the Drawings and Project Manual. Should any questions arise as to the true meaning of any item noted on the Drawings, Specifications, or other Contract Documents, the bidder will immediately forward a request in writing to the Architect for interpretation as soon as such question arises on Form 006010 Request for Information provided at the end of Division ì00î Bidding and Contract Requirements. Interpretations will be made in the form of Addenda and issued to all bidders receiving the Drawings and Project Manual. All such Addenda shall become part of the Contract Documents. In order to be given consideration and timely issuance of addenda, if any, written requests for interpretation are requested at least ten (10) business days, Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays excepted prior to the date fixed for the opening of bids. Notice of revisions or addenda to the advertisement or bid specifications will be sent in writing, via certified mail, certified facsimile transmission or delivery service to all persons who have picked up a copy of the bidding documents. Notice shall be provided no later than seven (7) days, Saturday, Sundays or holidays excepted, prior to the date for acceptance of bids to any person who has submitted a bid or who received a bid package. It shall be the responsibility of the bidder to ascertain that he has received all amendments, revisions and clarifications prior to submitting his bid. Failure of a bidder to receive notice of any amendment, revision or clarification when good faith notice is sent or delivered shall not be considered failure by the Owner to provide notice and shall not relieve a bidder from any obligation under its bid. All amendments, revisions and clarifications shall become part of the contract documents and shall be acknowledged by the bidder in the bid. In the event the Owner is unable to provide notice within the time required, or otherwise fails to provide notices, the Owner shall not accept bids and shall re-advertise for bids. The Architect's interpretations or corrections thereof shall be final. Each bidder to whom Contracts have been awarded shall furnish and deliver within ten (10) days after issuance of written "Letter of Intent" or date of Notice of Award, a Performance and a Payment Bond in the form as bound herewith. The Performance and Payment Bonds shall be in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the awarded contract amount. The surety on the Performance and Payment Bonds shall be a surety company and having a bond rating as noted in the Supplementary Conditions