E0398-00

The contract pertains to the replacement of a curtain wall at the Marie Katzenbach School for the Deaf located at 320 Sullivan Way in Ewing, New Jersey, within Mercer County. The project is administered by the New Jersey Division of Property Management and Construction (DPMC) under contract number E0398-00, with a solicitation number of 46872, issued on May 10, 2024, and a response deadline of June 18, 2026. The work is to be completed within 140 calendar days, beginning upon issuance of the Notice to Proceed, and is governed by state-level procurement regulations rather than federal FAR provisions. The contract structure relies on internal DPMC directives such as Instructions to Bidders (IB) and ARTICLE sections, with no formal federal clause numbering. The project requires full compliance with building codes, ASTM, AAMA, AISI, and other industry standards for materials and installation practices, particularly for aluminum extrusions, glazing, insulation, and cold-formed steel framing. Specific preservation, packaging, and labeling mandates are stipulated, including manufacturer-approved packaging, moisture protection, UV shielding for foam insulation, and permanent certification labels on insulating-glass units and safety glazing. All work must be performed at the project site with strict adherence to safety, access, and environmental protocols, including OSHA compliance, hazardous materials handling, and secure storage of materials such as door hardware and electrified components. The contractor is responsible for securing permits, conducting inspections through DPMC-prequalified firms, and submitting detailed compliance documentation, including a hazardous materials report, certification of non-debarment, and disclosure forms regarding investments in Iran or business activities in Russia or Belarus, as mandated by New Jersey state law. Bids are evaluated under a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) framework, with primary emphasis placed on the bidder’s responsibility, demonstrated through financial capability, past performance, and experience, while price remains a secondary but decisive factor. The contract permits bid alternates and allows for awards based on the State’s best interest, enabling discretion beyond the lowest bid. Invoicing must follow DPMC-specific forms, with no electronic invoicing systems like WAWF used, and payment is processed through the DPMC project representative designated during the pre-construction conference. No contract value is publicly disclosed, nor are Treasury accounting codes, CLINs, or FOB terms provided. Subcontractor lists, QA/QC