The RFP is for HVAC renovations at Freeman Hall, Montclair State University. Bidders must submit proposals by February 24, 2026, at 2:00 PM EPT. A non-mandatory prebid meeting is scheduled for February 5, 2026. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder. Proposals must include a bid bond, consent of surety, and other required documents. The project must be completed within 90 calendar days. Liquidated damages of $1,000 per day will be applied for delays. The contractor must comply with the university's safety program and equal employment opportunity requirements. Certified payrolls must be submitted online via the New Jersey Wage Hub. The contractor must provide a valid Public Works Contractor Registration. The university requires a good faith effort to provide opportunities for Small Business Enterprises (SBE) and Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses (DVOB).
The project must be completed within ninety 90 calendar days inclusive of substantial and final completion. Project must be completed within ninety 90 calendar days inclusive of substantial and final completion.
The university intends to award a contract to the lowest responsive bidder, whose proposal, confirming to the rfp and project material, will be most advantageous to the university. he university intends to award a contract to the lowest responsive bidder, whose proposal, confirming to the rfp and project material, will be most advantageous to the university.
The bidder must be prequalified by the new jersey division of property management construction dpmc in accordance with the provisions of the classification statute, n. j. s. a. 52: 351, et seq. he bidder must be prequalified by the new jersey division of property management construction dpmc in accordance with the provisions of the classification statute, n. j. s. a. 52: 351, et seq.
The university includes liquidated damages of 1, 000 per calendar day for the violation of the contract or the failure to perform the contract as stipulated in the project material. he university includes liquidated damages of 1, 000 per calendar day for the violation of the contract or the failure to perform the contract as stipulated in the project material.
A nonmandatory prebid meeting has been scheduled for this rfp on the date and time indicated within the rfp schedule of events. a nonmandatory prebid meeting has been scheduled for this rfp on the date and time indicated within the rfp schedule of events.
A bidder who submits a proposal in response to an rfp may submit a written protest to the avp, setting forth in detail the specific grounds for challenging the award. a bidder who submits a proposal in response to an rfp may submit a written protest to the avp, setting forth in detail the specific grounds for challenging the award.
