Window Replacement at Wilson Avenue Annex

The Newark Board of Education is seeking a qualified contractor to replace all windows at the Wilson Avenue Annex school. The project is classified under C012 (Windows) and general construction codes, requiring careful phasing to limit disruption to school activities, compliance with hazardous‑material handling (asbestos and lead), and adherence to NJ prevailing‑wage and public‑works registration rules. The contractor must provide bid, performance, and payment bonds, manage weekend overtime premiums, and deliver extensive close‑out documentation. • Replace every existing window in the Wilson Avenue Annex (commercial/educational building). • Must coordinate work hours with school schedule (3 pm‑10 pm during session, otherwise normal hours). • Must handle asbestos‑containing plaster and lead‑based paint, submit AHERA notification and dust‑control plan, and restore finishes after hazardous‑material removal. • Required bonds: bid bond up to 10 % (max $20k), performance and payment bonds 100 % of contract price; retainage 2‑5 % with reimbursement of bond premiums. • Project must be completed within 180 working days after Notice to Proceed, with strict reporting, safety, and insurance requirements.