The scope of this project includes, but is not limited to, the renovations of the existing library. The 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. 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), Womens 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 & ORNAMENTAL IRON (C030) PLUMBING (C032) HVACR (C047) ELECTRICAL 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 with the bid 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 listed subcontractors in the referenced statute for whom DPMC prequalification is required. Bids must be accompanied by bid security in the form of (1) a bid bond or certified or cashier's check payable to the District 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 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. 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.