Site work and new construction of an educational facility in Paterson, New Jersey. Working plans call for the construction of a 266,000-square-foot, five-story above grade educational facility; and for site work for a educational facility.

**As of December 09, 2025, the owner has determined a prequalified list of design build companies. The project is expected to be awarded on January 2026.** The Project Scope is anticipated to include the construction of a new approximately 266,000 square foot fivestory facility educating approximately 1,564 students in grades 9-12. A 25% Set-Aside Goal for SBEs and a 3% Set-Aside Goal for DVOB's have been established for this Project Question Deadline 11/04/2025 The request must be in writing to Alison Perry, Procurement Specialist, via email at aperry@njsda.gov within two (2) weeks after the bid opening. Through this Request for Proposals ("RFP"), the New Jersey Schools Development Authority ("NJSDA", "SDA" or "Authority") is seeking to award a contract for School Facilities DesignBuild Services for the New STEAM High School Project in Paterson, New Jersey (the Project). This RFP defines the steps required for participation in the procurement. Except as otherwise noted, terms used in this RFP shall have the meanings indicated in the definitions included in the form of Design-Build Agreement. Any firm responding to this RFP and meeting the requirements of the RFP shall be known as a "Design-Builder." Notice Regarding Communications: Refer all questions to NJSDA Procurement Staff. Any bidder attempting to contact government officials (elected or appointed), including NJSDA Board members, NJSDA Staff (except for Procurement), Selection Committee members, NJSDA Consultants, and School District officials for information relating to this project or in an effort to influence the selection process may be immediately disqualified. This DESIGN-BUILD REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS consists of the following: 1. Request for Proposals 2. Technical Proposal Forms 3. Design-Build Information Package