Description
The Township of Union Board of Education is seeking an experienced environmental‑consulting firm to provide comprehensive services supporting a school‑bond referendum and associated construction/renovation projects. The contractor will act as the primary hazardous‑materials point of contact, develop schedules, cost analyses, sampling protocols, and provide on‑site supervision, training, and regulatory compliance guidance. The firm must field staff with a suite of specialized NJ and federal certifications, demonstrate at least ten years of experience with NJ public schools, and furnish detailed insurance coverage. Proposals must be submitted as sealed hard‑copy originals with an electronic copy by the March 4 2026 deadline.
• Core services include hazardous‑materials management, air‑quality emergency planning, HVAC preventive‑maintenance program development, and extensive staff training (Right‑to‑Know, hazardous‑materials awareness, etc.).
• Required personnel certifications: AIA Hazardous Materials Analyst Registry, NJ Hazardous Materials Safety Technician, EPA AHERA Certified Building Inspector, LSRP, Lead Inspector, Radon‑measurement certification, among others.
• Experience requirements: ≥10 years serving NJ public‑school districts, ≥5 district references, ≥5 similar projects, and ≥3 major construction/hazardous‑materials projects within the past 7 years.
• Financial/insurance obligations: $2 M CGL limits, $1 M Professional Liability, and other specified coverages; no performance bond required.
• Mandatory compliance documents: affirmative‑action questionnaire, Chapter 271 political‑contribution disclosure, Iran/Russia/Belarus investment disclosure, non‑collusion affidavit, and background‑check certifications.