Description
The Newark Board of Education is seeking a qualified electrical contractor to fully upgrade the electrical room at Chancellor Avenue Elementary School. The work includes demolition of existing equipment, installation of new distribution gear, feeder and branch circuits, grounding, surge protection, raceways, labeling, testing, commissioning, and comprehensive documentation, all while maintaining school operations and complying with NJ prevailing‑wage, safety, and equal‑opportunity requirements.
• Scope: Complete electrical room refurbishment – new panels, feeders, grounding, SPDs, conduit, labeling, and as‑built documentation.
• Schedule: 200 calendar days total; 180 days to substantial completion; sub‑mittals due within 15 days of Notice to Proceed.
• Procurement: Sealed‑bid, single‑prime, lump‑sum; bid security 10 % (max $20k); performance/payment bonds 100 % of contract price; liquidated damages escalating after day 15.
• Requirements: NJ Business Registration, Public Works Contractor registration, Prevailing‑Wage certification, insurance minimums ($1M GL/Auto, $500k WC), non‑collusion affidavit, and numerous pre‑qualification forms.
• Constraints: Work must be performed during non‑school hours (7 am‑3:30 pm weekdays), with second‑shift after school year starts; utility interruptions need 14‑day notice; weekend work only with written approval.