Climbing Tower Replacement – West Orange High School

The West Orange Board of Education is seeking qualified contractors to remove the existing climbing tower and construct a new climbing tower at West Orange High School. This school‑facility project is classified under the Education Facilities Construction and Financing Act and may receive partial funding from the New Jersey Schools Development Authority. Bidders must be on the official plan‑holder list, provide a 10 % bid bond (capped at $20,000), and be registered with the NJ Department of Labor’s Public Works Contractor Registration Act as well as hold a NJ Business Registration Certificate. The procurement process includes a pre‑bid meeting, sealed bid submission, and a 60‑day bid‑withdrawal restriction after opening. • Scope: Full demolition of the existing tower and construction of a new climbing tower (no detailed design provided). • Eligibility: Must be a registered NJ public‑works contractor, not debarred, and able to comply with NJ anti‑discrimination statutes. • Procurement: Bid package available July 24 2026; pre‑bid meeting July 29 2026 (encouraged); sealed bids due August 20 2026; public bid opening same day.