EXTERIOR HISTORIC RESTORATION AND REHABILITATION OF AT THE TRENTON CARVER CENTER

RE-ADVERTISEMENT
City of Trenton
City Hall, 319 East State Street, Trenton, New Jersey
08608
RE-ADVERTISEMENT
SOLICITATION TO BID
FOR
EXTERIOR HISTORIC RESTORATION AND REHABILITATION
OF AT THE
TRENTON CARVER YOUTH AND FAMILY CENTER,
40 FOWLER STREET, TRENTON, NJ 08618
FOR THE
CITY OF TRENTON
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
TO BE RECEIVED ON
May 7, 2026, AT 11:00A.M.
INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
BID2026-36
DIVISION OF PURCHASING
This contract is being funded in whole or in part by the Community Development
Block Grant Program (CDBG), provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development (HUD) and administered by the City of Trenton's Department
of Health and Human Services. All federal CDBG requirements will apply.
Federal and state labor compliance apply. Section 3 Apply.
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CITY OF TRENTON SOLICITATION TO BID
RE-ADVERTISEMENT
BID 2026-36
Sealed bids shall be received by Isabel C. Garcia, QPA, Purchasing Agent, for the City
of Trenton, County of Mercer, State of New Jersey on MAY 7, 2026, AT 11:00AM
prevailing time in the Division of Purchasing, 1st. Floor, City Hall Annex, 319 East State
Street, Trenton, New Jersey, for the
EXTERIOR RESTORATION AND REHABILITATION AT THE
TRENTON CARVER YOUTH AND FAMILY CENTER,
40 FOWLER STREET, TRENTON, NJ 08618
PRE-BID MEETING IS SCHEDULED FOR APRIL 14, 2026, AT 10:00AM, LOCATED AT 40
FOWLER STREET, TRENTON, NJ 08618
BID DOCUMENTS ARE LINKED - https://ws.onehub.com/secure_share/h4f6to3g
PROPOSERS MAY LOG ON TO A VIRTUAL BID OPENING ON MAY 7, 2026, AT
11:00 AM TO:
https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1607877121?pwd=aa1iydNGcE9LfJPj1p8uSA6QscJWbV.
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DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT
Roofing replacement and parapet wall and cornice restoration and repairs AT The
Carver Youth and Family Center, 10 Fowler Street, Trenton, NJ, 08618.
Contractors must be qualified in historic preservation, Cold Fluid Applied Membrane
Roofing and Masonry Restoration.
CDBG PROJECT
This project is being paid for, in part, with CDBG funds from the US. Dept. of
Housing and Urban Development. Prevailing wages established under the Davis-
Bacon Act will apply to this contract. The contract documents contain
requirements addressing prevailing labor wage rates, labor standards,
nondiscrimination in hiring practices, goals for minority and female participation,
MBE and WBE participation, participation by Section 3 residents and businesses, and
related matters. The benchmarks to be met are Section 3 Workers: 25
percent or more of the total number of labor hours worked by all workers on a Section 3
Project. Targeted Section 3 Workers (persons residing in subsidized housing): 5
percent or more of the total number of labor hours worked by all
workers on a Section 3 project. All bidders must submit documentary evident
that outreach was made to Section 3, Minority and Women Business Enterprises
(MBE/WBE) to perform as subcontractors on the job.
Any questions concerning this solicitation must be submitted in writing to
igarcia@trentonnj.org on or before the question-and-answer period, as outlined in the
bid documents. Substitutions are subject to compliance with the substitution
specification.

Specifications and other bid information may be obtained from the City's Purchasing
Website at https://nj- trenton.civicplus.com/list.aspx.
Drawings , specifications and other bid information may be downloaded from the
following website: https://ws.onehub.com/folders/tyb5qwnk
Proposers may visit the City of Trenton's website at
https://njtrenton.civicplus.com/list.aspx for any addenda/notices issued prior to the
bid opening date and time. Failure to do so shall result in the rejection of your
submission.
Photos from the aerial survey can be found HERE https://ws.onehub.com/folders/jgjfke7q
A 3D model of the roof can be found HERE
https://www.dronedeploy.com/app2/sites/65d7a53f2236dd695f194203/maps/65d8c05e2d9ff
84f2f178e37?jwt_token=eyJhbGciOiJIUzUxMiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpZCI6IjY1ZDhjMDY
yOGEwYzg4ODQ1MjBmMDUzYyIsInR5cGUiOiJQdWJsaWNTaGFyZVYyIiwiYWNjZXNzX3
R5cGUiOiJwbGFuIn0.8iOQ3o0cTFo13bBJetk9x0g3NTcZmtQe8FCcEyX5mxlj1LleRooyJ7y
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Roof probes were opened during the design phase; the finding can be found HERE
https://ws.onehub.com/folders/ojfjll4v
Proposers are required to comply with the requirements of P.L. 1975, c127(N.J.A.C.17:27 et
seq).
SCHEDULE
RELEASE DATE: MARCH 30, 2026
PRE-BID MEETING: APRIL 14, 2026, AT 10:00AM
SPECS: Bid Documents are linked -
https://ws.onehub.com/workspaces/1485142/files/2659556441
QUESTIONS BY: APRIL 21, 2026, to igarcia@trentonnj.org
ADDENDA DATE: APRIL 24, 2026
BID OPENING: MAY 7, 2026, at 11:00AM
PROJECT COMPLETION: 200 calendar days from "Notice to Proceed"
LIQUIDATED DAMAGES: $500.00 Per Day
City of Trenton - (609)-989-3139
Isabel C. Garcia, Purchasing Agent, QPA

Pre-Qualification Regulations
For The Carver Youth & Family Center Roof Restoration & Repairs
40 Fowler st, Trenton NJ, 08618
City of Trenton Department of Recreation, Natural Resources & Culture
319 East State Street, Trenton, NJ 08608
The Carver Youth & Family Center, located in Trenton and owned by the city of Trenton,
Mercer County, NJ. The property is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. All work done
on this project must conform to the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of
Historic Properties (revised 2011) and is subject to review by the New Jersy Historic Trust and State
Historic Preservation Office. The scope of work consists of a single contract and will include:
storm drainage repairs, removal of built-up roof and flashing, partial demolition of concrete roof
deck, interior and exterior selective removal, application of cold fluid applied membranes, repairs
to structural steel framing repairs, dismantling and rebuilding masonry including the pre-cast
concrete cornice, installing new roof access, replacing/ repairing the precast concrete and
terracotta parapet coping stones, interior protection at historic finishes and features, repairs and
improvements to asphalt shingle roofs and hazardous material removal. All work is to be
completed according to the plans and specifications and minimize damage to the existing historic
fabric.
The principal activities involved in this project include:
A. Project supervision and administration of historic preservation projects.
B. Masonry restoration.
C. Replacement of asphalt shingles.
D. Installation of cold fluid applied membrane roofing.
E. Steel structural framing repairs.
F. Hazardous material remediation.
Professional Team
Architects: Environmental Engineers
Historic Building Architects, LLC USA Environmental Management, Inc.
312 West State Street, Trenton, NJ 08618 344 W. State Street
(609) 393-3999 (Office) Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 393-4333 (Fax) Office: (609) 656-8101
Annabelle Radcliffe-Trenner AIA RIBA FAPT William Weisgarber, Jr. Program Manager
ART@HBA-LLC.com wweisgarber@usaemi.com
Structural Engineers Owner's Project Contact:
KSI Professional Engineers, LLC Luis J. Pedemonte, Senior Engineer
149 Yellowbrook Road City of Trenton Department of Recreation,
Farmingdale, NJ 07727 Natural Resources & Culture
Elizabeth Crawford (EC), PE, ecrawford@ksi- 319 East State Street, Trenton, NJ 08608
pe.com (609) 989-3516 (Office)
lpedemonte@trentonnj.org
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INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
I. SUBMISSION OF BIDS
A. City of Trenton, Mercer County, New Jersey (hereinafter referred to as "OWNER") invites
sealed bids pursuant to the Notice to Bidders.
B. Sealed bids will be received by the designated representative at the time and place stated in the
Notice to Bidders, and at such times and place will be publicly opened and read aloud.
C. The bid proposal form shall be submitted, in a sealed envelope: (1) addressed to the OWNER
as follows: City of Trenton, Division of Purchasing, City Hall Annex, First Floor, 319 East State
Street, Trenton, NJ 08608 (2) bearing the name and address of the bidder written on the face of
the envelope, and (3) clearly marked "BID" with the contract title and/or bid # being bid.
D. It is the bidder's responsibility to see that bids are presented to the OWNER on the hour and at
the place designated. Bids may be hand delivered or mailed; however, the OWNER disclaims any
responsibility for bids forwarded by regular or overnight mail. If the bid is sent by overnight mail,
the designation in section C, above, must also appear on the outside of the delivery company
envelope. Bids received after the designated time and date will be returned unopened.
E. Sealed bids forwarded to the OWNER before the time of opening of bids may be withdrawn
upon written application of the bidder who shall be required to produce evidence showing that the
individual is or represents the principal or principal involved in the bid. Once bids have been
opened, they must remain firm for a period of sixty (60) calendar days.
F. All prices and amounts must be written in ink or preferably typewritten. Bids containing any
conditions, omissions, unexplained erasures or alterations, items not called for in the bid proposal
form, attachment of additive information not required by the specifications, or irregularities of any
kind, may be rejected by the OWNER. Any changes, white-outs, strikeouts, etc. on the proposal
page must be initiated in ink by the person responsible for signing the bid.
G. Each bid proposal form must give the full business address of the bidder and be signed by an
authorized representative. Bids by partnerships must furnish the full name of all partners and must
be signed in the partnership name by one of the members of the partnership or by an authorized
representative, followed by the signature and designation of the person signing. Bids by
corporations must be signed in the legal name of the corporation, followed by the name of the
State in which incorporated and must contain the signature and designation of the president,
secretary or other person authorized to bind the corporation in the matter. When requested,
satisfactory evidence of the authority of the officer signing shall be furnished.
H. Bidders must insert prices for furnishing all of the materials and/or labor required by these
specifications. Prices shall be net, including any charges for packing, crating, containers, etc. All
transportation charges shall be fully prepaid by the contractor F.O.B. destination and placement at
locations specified by the OWNER. As specified, placement may require inside deliveries. No
additional charges will be allowed for any transportation costs resulting from partial shipments
made at the contractor's convenience.
I. The vendor shall guarantee any or all materials and services supplied under these
specifications. Defective or inferior items shall be replaced at the expense of the
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vendor. In case of rejected materials, the vendor will be responsible for returning freight
charges.
II. BID SECURITY
The following provisions if indicated by an (X), shall be applicable to this bid and be made a
part of the bidding documents:
X A. BID GUARANTEE (REQUIRED WITH BID SUBMITTAL)
The bidder shall submit with the bid a certified check, cashier's check or bid bond in the amount of
ten percent (10%) of the total price bid, but not in excess of $20,000, payable unconditionally to the
OWNER. When submitting a Bid Bond, it shall contain Power of Attorney for full amount of Bid
Bond from a surety company authorized to do business in the State of New Jersey and acceptable
to the OWNER. The check or bond of the unsuccessful bidder(s) shall be returned as prescribed
by law. The check or bond of the bidder to whom the contract is awarded shall be retained until a
contract is executed and the required performance bond or other security is submitted. The check
or bond of the successful bidder shall be forfeited if the bidder fails to enter into a contract pursuant
to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-21. Failure to submit this shall be the cause for rejection of the bid.
X B. CONSENT OF SURETY (REQUIRED WITH BID SUBMITTAL)
Bidder shall submit with the bid a Certificate (Consent of Surety) with Power of Attorney for full
amount of bid price from a Surety Company authorized to do business in the State of New Jersey
and acceptable to the OWNER stating that it will provide said bidder with a Performance Bond in
the full amount of the bid. This certificate shall be obtained in order to confirm that the bidder to
whom the contract is awarded will furnish Performance and Payment Bonds from an acceptable
surety company on behalf of said bidder, any or all subcontractors or by each respective
subcontractor or by any combination thereof which results in performance security equal to the
total amount of the contract, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-22.
Failure to submit this shall be the cause for rejection of the bid.
X C. PERFORMANCE BOND (REQUIRED FROM AWARDED CONTRACTOR)
Successful bidder shall simultaneously with the delivery of the executed contract, submit an
executed bond in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the acceptable bid as security for
the faithful performance of this contract.
Failure to deliver this with the executed contract shall be cause for declaring the contract null and
void.
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X D. LABOR AND MATERIAL (PAYMENT) BOND (REQUIRED WITH CONTRACTS))
Successful bidder shall with the delivery of the performance bond submit an executed payment
bond to guarantee payment to laborers and suppliers for the labor and material used in the work
performed under the contract.
Failure to deliver this with the performance bond shall be cause for declaring the contract null and
void.
X E. MAINTENANCE BOND (REQUIRED)
Successful bidder shall upon acceptance of the work submit a maintenance bond in the amount of
100% guaranteeing against defective quality of work or materials for the period of:
__ 1 year
x 2 years
The performance bond provided shall not be released until final acceptance of the whole work and
then only if any liens or claims have been satisfied and any maintenance bonds required have
been executed and approved by the OWNER.
The surety on such bond or bonds shall be a duly authorized surety company authorized to do
business in the State of New Jersey N.J.S.A. 17:31-5.
III. INTERPRETATION AND ADDENDA
A. The bidder understands and agrees that its bid is submitted on the basis of the specifications
prepared by the OWNER. The bidder accepts the obligation to become familiar with these
specifications.
B. Bidders are expected to examine the specifications and related documents with care and
observe all their requirements. Ambiguities, errors or omissions noted by bidders should be
promptly reported in writing to the appropriate official. In the event the bidder fails to notify the
OWNER of such ambiguities, errors or omissions, the bidder shall be bound by the bid.
C. No oral interpretation of the meaning of the specifications will be made to any bidder. Every
request for an interpretation shall be in writing, addressed to the OWNER'S representative
stipulated in the bid. In order to be given consideration and timely issuance of addenda, if any, for
all bids other than construction and municipal solid waste collection and disposal service, written
requests for interpretation must be received at least seven (7) days prior to the date fixed for the
opening of the bids Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays excepted; and for construction work bids,
written requests for interpretation must be received at least nine (9) days, Saturdays, Sundays and
holidays excepted prior to the date fixed for the opening of the bids. Any and all such
interpretations and any supplemental instructions will be in the form of written addenda to the
specifications, and will be distributed to all prospective bidders, in accordance with N.J.S.A.
40A:11-23. All addenda so issued shall become part of the contract documents and shall be
acknowledged by the bidder in the bid. The OWNER'S interpretations or corrections thereof shall
be final.
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D. DISCREPANCIES IN BIDS
1. If the amount shown in words and its equivalent in figures do not agree, the written words shall
be binding. Ditto marks are not considered writing or printing and shall not be used.
2. In the event that there is a discrepancy between the unit prices and the extended totals, the
unit prices shall prevail. In the event there is an error of the summation of the extended
totals, the computation by the OWNER of the extended totals shall govern.
IV. BRAND NAMES, PATENTS AND STANDARDS OF QUALITY
A. Brand names and/or descriptions used in this bid are to acquaint bidders with the type of
commodity desired and will be used as a standard by which alternate or competitive materials
offered will be judged. Competitive items must be equal to the standard described and be of the
same quality of work. Variations between materials described and the materials offered are to be
fully identified and described by the bidder on a separate sheet and submitted with the bid
proposal form. Vendor's literature WILL NOT suffice in explaining exceptions to these
specifications. In the absence of any changes by the bidder, it will be presumed and required that
materials as described in the proposal be delivered.
B. It is the responsibility of the bidder to demonstrate the equivalency of items offered. The
OWNER reserves the right to evaluate the equivalency of an item(s) which, in its deliberations,
meets its requirements.
C. In submitting its bid, the bidder certifies that the merchandise to be furnished will not infringe
upon any valid patent or trademark and that the successful bidder shall, at its own expense,
defend any and all actions or suits charging such infringement, and will save the OWNER
harmless from any damages resulting from such infringement.
D. Wherever practical and economical to the OWNER, it is desired that recycled or recyclable
products be provided. Please indicate when recycled products are being offered.
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V. INSURANCE AND INDEMNIFICATION
A. Insurance Requirements
1. Worker's Compensation and Employer's Liability Insurance
This insurance shall be maintained in force during the life of this contract by the bidder covering all
employees engaged in the performance of this contract in accordance with the applicable statute.
Minimum Employer's Liability is $500,000.
2. GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE
This insurance shall have limits of not less than $1,000,000, combined single limit and $2,000,000
aggregate and shall be maintained in force during the life of this contract by the bidder.
3. AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY INSURANCE
This insurance covering bidder for claims arising from owned, hired and non-owned vehicles with
limits of not less than $1,000,000. The limit shall be maintained in force during the life of this
contract by the bidder.
B. CERTIFICATES OF THE REQUIRED INSURANCE
Certificates as listed above shall be submitted along with the contract as evidence covering
Comprehensive General Liability, Comprehensive Automobile Liability, and where applicable,
necessary Worker's Compensation and Employer's Liability Insurance. Such coverage shall be
with acceptable insurance companies operating on an admitted basis in the State of New Jersey
and shall name the OWNER as an additional insured.
C. INDEMNIFICATION
Successful bidder will indemnify and hold harmless the OWNER from all claims, suits or actions
and damages or costs of every name and description to which the OWNER may be subjected or
put by reason of injury to the person or property of another, or the property of the OWNER,
resulting from negligent acts or omissions on the part of the bidder, the bidder's agents, servants or
subcontractors in the delivery of materials and supplies, or in the performance of the work under
this agreement.
INSURANCE AND INDEMNIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
If it becomes necessary for the consultant, either as principal or by agent or employee, to enter upon the
premises or property of the City of Trenton, the consultant hereby covenants and agrees to take use,
provide and make all proper, necessary and sufficient precautions, safeguards, and protection against the
occurrence of happenings of any accidents, injuries, damages, or hurt to person or property during the
course of the work herein covered and be his/her sole responsibility.
The consultant further covenants and agrees to indemnify and save harmless the City of Trenton from the
payment of all sums of money or any other consideration(s) by reason of any, or all, such accidents,
injuries, damages, or hurt that may happen or occur upon or about such work and all fines, penalties and
loss incurred for or by reason of the violation of any City of Trenton regulation, ordinance or the laws of the
State, or the United States while said work is in progress. The consultant shall maintain sufficient insurance
to protect against all claims under Workers
Compensation as statutorily required, General Liability and Professional Liability in the amount of
$1,000,000.00 single occurrence and $2,000,000.00 general aggregate and Automobile Insurance in the
amount of $1,000,000.00 combined single limit. Vendors are responsible for providing updated certificates
as policies renew. Depending upon the scope of work and goods or services provided, specific types of
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insurance may not be required. The City of Trenton Department of Administration will make this
determination.
In all cases where a Certificate of Insurance is required, the City of Trenton is to be named
as an additional insured and named as the certificate holder as follows:
"City of Trenton, 319 East State Street, Trenton, NJ 08608". The Certificate shall contain a 30-
day notice of cancellation.
WAIVER OF SUBROGATION CLAUSE
Consultant, as a material part of the consideration to be rendered to the City of Trenton, hereby waives all
claims against the City of Trenton for damages to the goods, wares and merchandise in, upon or about said
premises, and consultant will hold the City of Trenton exempt and harmless from any damage and injury to
any such person or to the goods, wares or merchandise of any such person, arising from the use of the
premises by the consultant or from failure of the consultant to keep the premises in good condition and
repair as herein provided.
______________________________________________________________________
Dated and Signed
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