Window Replacement at Ridge Street Early Childhood Center Technical Specifications

The Newark Board of Education is soliciting bids to replace all existing aluminum windows at the Ridge Street Early Childhood Center with new triple‑glazed aluminum units that include thermal breaks, integrated blinds, and interior baked‑enamel finishes. The scope also includes asbestos‑containing caulk removal under strict NJ asbestos‑abatement procedures, demolition of existing window assemblies, masonry repair, and installation of insect screens or optional security screens. Work must be performed during non‑school hours with strict safety, weather‑tight, and waste‑management requirements. • Remove existing windows and asbestos‑containing exterior caulk, following NJ State OSHA, DEP, and DOH protocols. • Supply and install new projected aluminum windows with thermal breaks, triple glazing, interior baked‑enamel finish, and exterior fluoropolymer coating. • Coordinate demolition, masonry repair, sealant application, and optional security screen installation while maintaining building occupancy and 24‑hour fire‑exit protection.