The Newark Board of Education is seeking qualified contractors to perform a full electrical‑room upgrade at Chancellor Avenue Elementary School. The work includes demolition of existing equipment, installation of new service and distribution panels, conduit, raceways, grounding, surge protection, and comprehensive testing/commissioning, while coordinating with school schedules to minimize disruption. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder who meets all New Jersey prevailing‑wage, safety, bonding, and insurance requirements. Bids are to be submitted electronically by the deadline, with a pre‑bid site visit and virtual Q&A session offered for clarification.
• Scope: Electrical demolition, new panelboards, breakers, surge‑protect devices, grounding/bonding, conduit, raceways, and full testing/commissioning.
• Schedule: Work must be completed within 120 working days after Notice to Proceed; substantial completion targets 180 calendar days.
• Requirements: Must hold NJ classifications C008, C009, and C047; provide bid bond (≤ 10 % of bid, max $20 k), performance/payment bonds (100 % of contract), and meet prevailing‑wage, AHERA, ADA, and insurance mandates.
• Procurement: Sealed bids submitted via the NPS Sourcing Flex RFP portal; Q&A deadline May 26 2026, bid deadline June 9 2026.
• Contact: Chantal Scott (Purchasing), email
[email protected].