SECTION 001110 – ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed Bid Proposals will be received by Energy Systems Group who has been selected as the Energy Services Company (ESCO) for:

Project: Teaneck Public Schools Energy Savings Plan

FOR THE Customer: Teaneck Public Schools

In accordance with Drawings and Project Manuals, together with all work incidental thereto as prepared by ENERGY SYSTEMS GROUP.

Submission of Bids

All potential bidders are to send their responses through the US Postal Service or other recognized delivery service that provides certification of delivery to the sender. Please do not attempt to hand deliver bids! Sealed bids for the above must be received by Energy Systems Group for the ECM’s -7-3 Insulation Repairs and Replacement & 7-1 Building Envelope Improvements at the Teaneck Board of Education Glenpointe Offices, 300 Frank W. Burr Boulevard; East Building; 7th Floor-Suite 710 Teaneck NJ 07666. Attn: Melissa Simmons by 1:00 PM Prevailing Time on Thursday, September 17, 2020.

Opening of Bids—Online Live Streaming

The board of education is aware of N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-21 which states the following:
"At such time and place the purchasing agent of the board of education shall publicly receive the bids and thereuponimmediatelyproceedtounseal themand publiclyannouncethe contents,whichannouncement shall be made in the presence of any parties bidding or their agents who are then and there present."
Given the ongoing emergency declarations related to COVID-19 and to ensure “social distancing” amongst all parties, the District/ESG is eliminating the group gathering for the bid opening. Instead, the bid opening will be streamed live using Zoom. Bidders may participate using the following link:

The Virtual Bid Opening will commence at 1:00 PM Prevailing Time on Thursday, September 17th, 2020.

https://zoom.us/j/91673754383

Or IPhone One-Tap :
US: +13126266799,,91673754383# or +16465588656,,91673754383#

Or Telephone:
Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):
US: +1 312 626 6799 or +1 646 558 8656 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 669 900 9128 or +1 253 215 8782

Webinar ID: 916 7375 4383

International numbers available: https://zoom.us/u/abxQJkdXHQ

Please be sure to mute yourself so as not to have any feedback or other noises that could interrupt the process. Thank you in advance for your cooperation in this matter!” The Virtual Bid Opening will commence at 1:00 PM Prevailing Time on Thursday, September 17th, 2020. Neither the District, nor Energy Systems Group will assume any responsibility for Bids mailed or misdirected in delivery. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of ninety 90 days from the opening of the bids.

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The Prime Contractor reserves the right to reject any or all bids and waive any informality in the bidding process in accordance with the law if it is in the best interest ofthe Prime Contractor. The Contract,if awarded,

shall be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder whose bid is responsive in all material respects to the bid requirements. No bid shall be deemed accepted until the adoption of a formal resolution by the Prime Contractor.

Bidding documents may be obtained electronically via Procore by contacting Torrey Sweetser, Business Manager, at tsweetser@energysystemsgroup.com.       The subject of the e-mail shall be BID DOCUMENTS FOR ESG PROJECT NUMBER CPBWI00575 ENERGY SAVINGS

IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (ESIP) FOR TEANECK PUBLIC SCHOOLS. Only upon receipt of a one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00) non-refundable fee will access be granted to view and download all of the bid materials. Checks should be drawn to the order of Energy Systems Group. In addition, drawings and specifications shall be available for inspection at ESG’s Office by appointment ONLY, 500 Horizon Center Blvd., Suite 520 | Robbinsville, NJ 08691.

All bidders must use and complete all bid forms provided in the manner designated, and must comply with every requirement contained in the instructions and specifications. Bids shall be marked in a sealed envelope with the name of the project plainly marked on the front of the envelope and accompanied by a bid guarantee in theformof a Certified Check, Cashier's Check, or Bid Bond in the amount of Ten Percent (10%) of the bid, but not in excess of $20,000.

A Virtualpre-bidconferencewilltakeplace startingon Tuesday, August 25th, 2020 at 11:00 AM Prevailing Time for the purpose of considering questions posed by the Bidders using the following link:

https://meet.energysystemsgroup.com/mspiezio/2A8XQIXZ

OR
Join by phone

1-855-973-1614 (Toll Free) English (United States)

Find a local number

Conference ID: 767016

Tours of the District facilities included in the project can be set up by advance appointment. Due to the special nature of the work involved that can only be seen by an in-depth visitation, the attendance of all the bidders is requested and STRONGLY ENCOURAGED as an integral and important element of the bidding process so that all bidders have an equal understanding of the scope of workinvolved. All attendees of any site walk through must wear facemasks to participate in walk through. To make an appointment contact:

Mark Spiezio 732-896-0033
mspiezio@energysystemsgroup.com

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Bidders and subcontractors named in the Form of Bid Proposal for General Construction and/or General Construction, Alterations and Additions, who perform any work on the Project must be prequalified prior to the submission of bids, pursuant to the State of New Jersey Division of Property Management and Construction DPMC. Each bid must be accompanied by proof of Contractor's DPMC classification status.

Bidders are required to comply with requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-1 et seq., "The Law Against Discrimination and affirmative action, N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. and N.J.AC. 17:27-1 et seq.

All bidders and their subcontractors shall be registered with the NewJersey Department of Labor, pursuant to the Public Works ContractorRegistration Act,N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.48 etseq. All bids mustbe accompanied by a Certificate issued by the New Jersey Department of Labor, pursuant to the Public Works Contractor Registration Act to the Bidder and all subcontractors.

Pursuant to P.L. 2004, c.57 Business Registration of Public Contractors, all bids must include a NewJersey Business Registration Certificate issued by the New Jersey Department of Treasury, Division of Revenue of the Bidder and must include that of all subcontractors, i.e., "named subcontractors" whose prices are included in the Contractor's bid.

BY ORDER OF: Mark Spiezio
Energy Systems Group
500 Horizon Center Blvd., Suite 520 Robbinsville, NJ 08691 Phone: (732) 896-0033
Email: mspiezio@energysystemsgroup.com

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