Description
The Newark Board of Education seeks a qualified contractor to perform a complete façade restoration of Technology High School in Newark, NJ. The work includes selective demolition, masonry repair, replacement of damaged terra‑cotta with CastCotta units, installation of new structural‑steel elements, waterproofing, air‑barrier membranes, GFRC panels, metal flashings, and associated site‑control measures. The contract is a single‑prime, lump‑sum award with a 335‑day period to substantial completion and a total of 390 calendar days to final completion. The contractor must provide a 10 % bid bond (max $50 k), 100 % performance/payment bonds, comply with New Jersey prevailing‑wage and EEO requirements, and supply warranties of 5 years (masonry), 10 years (cast stone), and 2 years (GFRC panels).
• Scope covers demolition, masonry restoration, structural‑steel fabrication, metalwork, waterproofing, air‑barrier, GFRC panel installation, and final site restoration.
• Fixed‑price, single‑prime contract; performance bond = 100 % of contract price; bid bond ≤ $50 k.
• Mandatory compliance with NJ Prevailing‑Wage Act, EEO Act, OSHA silica standards, and local building codes.
• Project timeline: 335 days to substantial completion, 390 days to final completion; liquidated damages apply after 30 days of overruns.