DISCLAIMER: If a Contractor wants to bid on this project they MUST purchase the bid documents directly from LAN Associates by calling 201-447-6400 or emailing Kim Hauser at kim.hauser@lanassociates.com or biddocs@lanassociates.com Notice is hereby given that the Pompton Lakes Board of Education will be receiving sealed bids at the Board offices located at 237 Van Avenue, Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442 for the following project: Contract #12.6 - Window Replacement at Lincoln Elementary School Bid documents for this project will be available for review and/or purchase between the hours of 9:00 a.m. & 4:00 p.m. on business days at the offices of LAN Associates, Engineering, Planning, Architecture, Surveying, Inc. (LAN), 445 Godwin Avenue, Midland Park, NJ 07432. Bid documents shall be available via link by emailing biddocs@lanassociates.com referencing the name of the project. A One Hundred ($100) Dollar non-refundable deposit for each bid package via cash, check (made payable to LAN Associates, Engineering, Planning, Architecture, Surveying, Inc. (LAN)), MasterCard, Visa, American Express, or Discover is required for each link. Documents will not be sent via overnight mail or US mail. All technical questions, comments, and inquiries should be directed to LAN (Attention: Mr. Robert Cummings) at Telephone #201-447-6400 or Email: robert.cummings@lanassociates.com. Further information may be obtained by contacting Ms. Angela Spasevski, Business Administrator at Telephone #973-835-7100 (Ext. 1514) or Fax #973-835-1748. It is STRONGLY ENCOURAGED that Bidders attend the Pre-Bid Conference for purposes of clarifying specific information concerning the Project work, hearing other Bidders' questions regarding various aspects of the Project and the answers thereto, and learning the manner of proper completion and submission of the Bid Documents to ensure a responsive Bid. Questions: The last day for questions shall be Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. (noon). An addendum shall be released to all registered Bidders on Friday, September 13, 2024. Every bid must be accompanied by a certified check or a bid bond in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the bid, but not more than $20,000. All bidders and their subcontractors shall be registered with the New Jersey Department of Labor, pursuant to the Public Works Contractor Registration Act, N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.48 et seq. While it is encouraged that the Bidder include, whenever possible, with its bid its own Certificate and that of all subcontractors, same shall be provided to the Pompton Lakes Board of Education prior to the contract award. Pursuant to P.L. 2004 c.57, (N.J.S.A. 52:32-44) all bidders and subcontractors must have a New Jersey Business Registration Certificate issued by the New Jersey Department of Treasury, Division of Revenue. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:32-44, all Contractors who bid on this School Facilities Project must have a New Jersey Business Registration Certificate issued by the New Jersey Department of Treasury, Division of Revenue. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:32-44, all Contractors who bid on this School Facilities Project shall provide a copy of the business registration certification. While it is encouraged that the Bidder include, whenever possible, with its bid its Business Registration Certificate, same shall be provided to the Pompton Lakes Board of Education prior to the contract award. The Contractor must (a) obtain proof of valid business registration from a Subcontractor before entering a Contract with the Subcontractor and shall forward said business registrations to the District; (b) provide written notice to all Subcontractors that they are required to submit a copy of their business registration certificate to the Contractor; and (c) maintain and submit to the District a list of the names of any Subcontractors and their current addresses, updated as necessary during the course of the Contract performance, and to be complete and accurate before a request for final payment is made. It is encouraged, however, that the Bidder include with its bid the Business Registration Certificates of all subcontractors. Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:2-1 et seq., "The Law Against Discrimination" and Affirmative Action, N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27-1 et seq. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-26, in order to be eligible to submit a Bid for a Project, the Bidder and/or its subcontractor(s) shall be classified by NJDPMC and NJSDA in at least one of the following disciplines as listed below: C012 WINDOWS No bidder who is on the State Treasurer's or the Federal Government's List of Debarred, Suspended or Disqualified Bidders shall be eligible to bid on this project. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days from the opening of the bids. Bids must be submitted to the Pompton Lakes Board of Education. All bids will be opened and read to the public at that time by the School Business Administrator at the Board offices. The Pompton Lakes Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all bids pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-22, those deemed to be non-responsive, and those bids submitted by bidders deemed not to be responsible under the Public-School Contracts Law. The Pompton Lakes Board of Education may also waive any informality in the bidding process in accordance with the law if it is in the best interest of the Board of Education. The contract, if awarded, shall be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder whose bid is responsive in all material respects to the bid requirements. No bid shall be deemed accepted until the adoption of a formal resolution by the Pompton Lakes Board of Education.