Renovation of a theater / auditorium in Montclair, New Jersey. Completed plans call for the renovation of a theater / auditorium.

sealed bids will be received by the Montclair Board of Education, Essex County, New Jersey for the following project: Auditorium Renovations at Montclair High School PSA Commission Number 9018MHS-Aud 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. The scope of this project includes, but is not limited to, the interior renovation of the existing auditorium. Work to include the replacement of HVAC systems and existing equipment, new wall finishes / acoustics, floor finishes, ceiling finishes / acoustics, fixed seating, stage lighting and rigging, stage curtains and audio/sound system. he Contract Documents define the full project scope. 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. This project is subject to a Project Labor Agreement (PLA), a copy of which is incorporated into the specifications. Refer to section 00 30 00 Information available to bidders. The successful contractor must abide by the PLA for the entirety of the project. In accordance with Article 15, Set-Aside Programs, of Title 18, N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-51 et seq., this Project, which is one of the Montclair Public Schools 2022 Referendum Project, has been designated by the Board as one that requires that at least twenty percent (20%) of the total scope of work be performed by the bidder or any of the bidder's named subcontractors who are certified as a Minority Business Enterprise ("MBE"), Women's Business Enterprise ("WBE") or Small Business Enterprise ("SBE") by a certifying Federal or State agency, as applicable. Bidders shall submit with their bids certification(s) regarding qualification for themselves and/or their named subcontractors regarding MBE, WBE or SBE status, and identifying the percentage of work of the Project that will be performed by them. Bids which do not meet the minimum twenty (20%) set-aside requirements will be rejected. Bids will be received from a Bidder for a lump sum 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 listed classifications: (C029) STRUCTURAL STEEL AND ORNAMENTAL IRON (C030) PLUMBING (C032) HVACR (C047) ELECTRICAL . Bids must be accompanied by bid security in the form of (1) a bid bond or certified or cashier's check payable to the Montclair 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 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. Question Deadline 05/05/2025 Bidders shall direct questions in writing to C. 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.