Unit Ventilator Replacement at School No. 4 Question Deadline 11/01/2023 at 12:00 PM ET Last day to submit RFIs to be answered The Owner reserves the right to reject all bids and waive any minor informality in the bidding process in accordance with the law, if it is in the best interest of the Owner. Each proposal submitted must be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond, made payable to the , in an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the total amount of the bid, as a commitment by the bidder that, if its bid is accepted, it will enter into a contract to perform the work and will execute such further security as may be required for the faithful performance of the contract. Bids must be made on the standard proposal form in the manner designated therein and as required by the specifications to be enclosed in sealed opaque envelopes bearing the name of the job: "Unit Ventilator Replacement at School No.4 - 2 East Gibbons Street, Linden, NJ 07036", and the name and address of the bidder on the outside of the envelope, addressed to: "John Serapiglia, "Linden Public School District". The school district is not responsible for bids opened prior to the bid opening if bid name and opening date do not appear on the envelope. Bids opened prior to the due date and time indicated are invalid. The bidder assumes the risk of any delay in the mail or in the handling of the mail by employees of Linden Public School District as well as of improper hand delivery Broad Scope: Asbestos containing materials (ACM) have been identified at the project site. Samples of various suspect materials have been collected and analyzed; additional samples may be required as existing materials are removed or revealed during the course of work. The scope of work and procedures outlined herein shall be followed by a New Jersey State certified asbestos abatement contractor. B. Related Sections: 1. Section 022600 - HAZARDOUS MATERIALS ASSESSMENT. C. SCOPE OF WORK 1. Removal of the following asbestos items as determeind in a pre-construcftion survey as positive for asbestos, in accordance with NJAC 5:23-8: a. Ceilings b. Walls c. Pipe and/or ductwork insulation d. Roofing - including flashing 2. Asbestos Containing materials must be removed only by a New Jersey State licensed asbestos abatement contractor (herein referred to as the "Contractor"). 3. The Contractor shall be aware of all conditions of the Project and is responsible for field verifying quantities and locations of all ACM to be removed from the building prior to submission of any bid. Failure to do so shall not relieve the Contractor of its obligation to furnish all labor and materials necessary to perform the Work. The quantities presented in this Specification are approximate and should not be used solely as the basis for any bid. In the event that suspect materials not included in this Specification are encountered while the work is in progress, such material shall be tested for asbestos content or assumed positive for asbestos content, and removed in accordance with the procedures herein. Any discovery of new ACM shall not delay the progress of the Work. Payment for any additional work shall be considered on a case-by-case basis by the Engineer and Owner. 4. All Work shall be performed in strict accordance with the Contract Documents and all applicable codes, rules, and regulations. Where conflicts occur between the Contract Documents and applicable codes, rules, and regulations, the more stringent shall apply. 5. The Contractor's industrial hygiene practices during asbestos abatement will be monitored by the Owner's representative. The Contractor shall be responsible for monitoring his own construction safety work practices for compliance with the OSHA regulations.