Any bid submitted by mail or delivery service is done so at the sole risk of the bidder. No Bids will be received by facsimile or electronic transmission. It is expressly understood that the bidder is responsible for getting the bid proposals to the Business Administrator prior to the time and date set for the bid opening. Any bid received after the closing time will be returned unopened. In order to be considered, bids must be sealed and outer envelope clearly marked: HVAC Upgrades at Patrick McGaheran ES PSA Commission Number 7470 Checks should be drawn to the order of Parette Somjen Architects L.L.C. Drawings and specifications shall be available for inspection at the Architect's Office from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Project information is also available on the Architect portal. However, copies of the bid specifications, bid forms, and bidding documents are not available on the Architect's website and must be obtained from the Architect's office as set forth Addendum shall be released to all registered Bidders and may be obtained directly from the office of the Architect on Wednesday, January 09, 2019. The scope of this project includes, but is not limited to, the the removal of vertical heating and ventilating units and the installation of new roof top units and ductwork; new gas piping to each roof top unit will also be installed. 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. Bids will be received from a Contractor for one price for 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.: (C032) HVACR No modifications to the enclosed Instructions to Bidders, General Conditions, Supplemental Conditions or Specifications will be permitted prior to bid acceptance except as may be allowed by amendment as outlined in the Specifications. Bids that propose modifications or substitutions to the requirements shall result in rejection of the bid as being non-responsive. Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et.seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27-1.1 et.seq. concerning equal employment opportunity and affirmative action and Chapter 33, Public Laws of 1977 (N.J.S.A. 52:25-24.2) requiring submission of a statement of corporate ownership. 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 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 all major subcontractors. Bidders and all major subcontractors are required to comply with the Public Works Contractor Registration Act, Chapter 238, Public Laws of 1999 (N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.51 et.seq.) and to possess current certification from the Division of Wage and Hour Compliance in the Department of Labor and Workforce Development at the time the bid is submitted. Bidders are also required to submit a Business Registration Certificate issued by the Division of Revenue in the New Jersey Department of Treasury. All Bidders are required to submit an affidavit by the Bidder that the Bidder is not, at thetime of the bid, included on the New Jersey State Treasurer's List or the Federal Government List of Debarred, Suspended or Disqualified Firms or individuals pursuant to N.J.A.C. 17:19-4 and N.J.A.C. 19:38A-4. All Bidders are required to complete and submit a Disclosure of Investment Activities in Iran Form in accordance with N.J.S.A 52:32-58 and N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-49.4. Bids must be accompanied by bid security in the form of (1) a bid bond or certified or cashier's check payable to Clinton Township Board of Education equal to 10% of the amount of the bid, but in no case to exceed $20,000.00 as per N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-24 and (2) Certificate of Consent of Surety as 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 Clinton Township Board of Education reserves the right to reject all bids, to waive any immaterial defects in any bid, or to award a lump sum contract, in accordance with the requirements of the Public School Contracts Law at N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-1 et seq. 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.