The scope of work for this project includes, but is not limited to, the replacement of unit ventilators at the Kindergarten Center, Lincoln School, and Washington School. The replacement will require removing and replacing the existing finish floor beneath and surrounding the units as well as the associated controls. Rutherford Board of Education Unit Ventilator Replacement at Kindergarten Center, Lincoln School, and Washington School 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 Bidder for one 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 or (C009) GENERAL CONSTRUCTION / ALTERATIONS / ADDITIONS or (C032) HVACR Bidders shall also either be prequalified for, or include documentation for prequalified subcontractors for, the following classifications: (C047) ELECTRICAL (C032) HVACR (C008) GENERAL CONSTRUCTION or (C009) GENERAL CONSTRUCTION / ALTERATIONS / ADDITIONS If the Bidder is not DPMC classified as (C008) General Construction, or (C009) General Construction / Alterations & Additions and (C032) HVACR, as of the date and time of the bid opening, Bidder shall be required to contract with subcontractor(s) that are DPMC classified (C008) General Construction, or (C009) General Construction / Alterations & Additions, and (C032) HVACR. 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 for all subcontractors for whom DPMC prequalification is required. 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 addenda as outlined in the Specifications. Bids that propose modifications to the requirements shall result in rejection of the bid as being non-responsive. All bidders are required to comply with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:2-1 et seq. and N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq., Affirmative Action Against Discrimination (N.J.A.C. 17:27-1 et seq.). All Bidders are required to complete and submit, prior to contract award, 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 the Rutherford 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 Rutherford 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 applicable laws, including 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(t) and N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-18 (c), as applicable. No bid shall be deemed accepted until the adoption of a formal resolution by the Rutherford Board Of Education.