The contract is for the construction of a live fire training structure for the Bergen County Law and Public Safety Institute. The project includes a base bid and allowances for general contingency, excavation, testing and inspection, and low voltage work. The contract was awarded to Joseph A. Natoli Construction Corporation with a total not-to-exceed amount of $14,658,000.00. The project is expected to be completed within one year. Key aspects of the project include:
• The construction of a modern police and fire training structure that simulates aspects of large retail and office environments typically seen in Bergen County.
• The project is part of a larger effort to improve the training facilities for public safety personnel in Bergen County.
• The contract includes a Project Labor Agreement (PLA) to ensure well-trained trades and labor harmony.
• The vendor has agreed to and executed a letter of assent with the Bergen County Building Trades, which is attached to the resolution.