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

The scope of the project includes, but is not limited to, renovations to music accessory space. sealed bids will be received by the Washington Township Board of Education, Morris County, New Jersey for the following project: Music Accessory Space Renovations at Long Valley Middle School PSA Bids, utilizing the bid forms as prepared by the Architect, may be submitted in person, by mail, or delivery service prior to that time. Delivery by the time stipulated above of any bid submitted by mail or delivery service is done so at the sole risk of the Bidder. It is expressly understood that the Bidder is responsible for getting the bid proposal 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. To be considered, bids must be sealed, and the outer envelope clearly marked: Bid for Music Accessory Space Renovations at Long Valley Middle School PSA Commission Number 9175LVMS The bidding documents (original documents with addenda) have been prepared by the Architectural firm of Parette Somjen Architects L.L.C. with an office at 439 Route 46 East, Rockaway, NJ 07866, Telephone 973.586.2400. Bidders shall direct questions in writing to Matthew Jenkins at the office of Parette Somjen Architects L.L.C. by mail, by facsimile at 973.586.2401, or by email at mjenkins@planetpsa.com Bidders must email their request in writing. Note that it will take at least one (1) full business day to gain access to bid documents as a registered plan holder. 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, renovations to music accessory space. 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 listed classifications: (C029) STRUCTURAL STEEL AND ORNAMENTAL IRON (C030) PLUMBING (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 with the bid 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 listed subcontractors in the referenced statute for whom DPMC prequalification is required. Additionally, if the Bidder is not classified by the DPMC for the following classification(s), the Bidder shall be required to retain a subcontractor that is classified by the DPMC as listed to perform such work. The selected subcontractor(s) for the following shall NOT be named in the bid. (C092) ASBESTOS REMOVAL / TREATMENT Bids must be accompanied by bid security in the form of (1) a bid bond or certified or cashier's check payable to the Washington Township 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 Board of Education reserves the right to reject any non-responsive bids or all bids pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-22 and to waive minor informalities or non-material exceptions, that may be in the best interest of the Board. 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.