passaic RFQ-27-051_Re-Bid_Weatherization_Assistance_Program_Residential_Heating_Systems_Upgrades_and_Repairs_BIL_Grant_121059.pdf

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

for

Re-Bid Weatherization Assistance Program: Residential Heating Systems Upgrades and Repairs:

Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) Grant

RFQ-27-051

Contract Period: January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2027

PASSAIC COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Cassandra “Sandi” Lazzara, Director Orlando Cruz, Deputy Director

Rodney A. De Vore Bruce James

Michael Ramaglia Christina Schratz Nicholas Veliky

Sherry Arvanitakis, QPA

Purchasing Agent County of Passaic

Passaic County Procurement Center 495 River Street

Paterson, New Jersey 07524 Phone: (973) 247-3300 Fax: (973) 742-8295

COUNTY OF PASSAIC Re-Bid Weatherization Assistance Program: Residential Heating Systems Upgrades and Repairs

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PROJECT RFQ-27-051

Table of Contents Qualification Document Checklist I. Introduction II. Experience of Re-Bid Weatherization Assistance Program: Residential Heating Systems Upgrades and Repairs: Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) Grant III. Contact Information of Respondents IV. General Guidelines for Re-Bid Weatherization Assistance Program: Residential Heating Systems Upgrades and Repairs: Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) Grant V. Fees VI. Evaluation Criteria VII. Qualification of Professional Services Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5, et seq VIII. Fair and Open Process Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.7 IX. County Set-Aside Program X. Procedures for Submitting Professional Qualifications XI. New Jersey Business Registration Certificate XII. Prompt Payment XIII. Insurance Requirements XIV. State and Federal Taxes XV. Document Retention XVI. Discrimination in Employment XVII. Equal Opportunity for Individuals with Disabilities XVIII. Requests for Information XIX. Definitions

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RECEIPT OF ADDENDA

STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP

CERTIFICATION

DISCLOSURE OF INVESTMENT ACTIVITIES IN IRAN

CERTIFICATION OF NON-INVOLVEMENT IN PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES IN RUSSIA OR

BELARUS

NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT

MBE/WBE PROGRAM CERTIFICATION FORM

FORM W-9, DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURER INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE

SAMPLE NEW JERSEY BUSINESS REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE

APPENDIX A - MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISE AND WOMEN BUSINESS ENTERPRISE

SET-ASIDE AND JOINT VENTURE PROGRAM FOR THE COUNTY OF PASSAIC

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Qualification Document Checklist

Required with Bid Response

A. FAILURE TO SUBMIT ANY OF THESE ITEMS AT THE TIME OF BID

OPENING IS MANDATORY CAUSE FOR REJECTION OF QUALIFICATION

☒ Acknowledgment of Receipt of Addenda, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-23.2 (e) __________________ ☒ Statement of Ownership, N.J.S.A. 52:25-24.2 __________________ ☒ Certification (Internal) __________________

B. MANDATORY ITEM(S), REQUIRED TO BE SUBMITTED TO THE

COUNTY PRIOR TO THE CONTRACT BEING EXECUTED

☒ Disclosure of Investment Activities in Iran, N.J.S.A. 52:32-57 P.L. 2012, c. 25 __________________

☒ Certification of Non-Involvement in Prohibited Activities in Russia or Belarus, N.J.S.A. 52:32-60.1, et seq. P.L. 2022, c.3 __________________

☒ Non-Collusion Affidavit, N.J.S.A 52:34-15 __________________ ☒ MBE/WBE Program Certification Form (if applicable), Resolution No. R20210933 __________________ ☒ 2024 Form W-9, Department of the Treasurer Internal Revenue

Service (Internal) __________________ ☒ Business Registration Certificate, N.J.S.A. 52:32-44 __________________

Name of Bidder (i.e. Company Name) (Please Print):

Signature of Authorized Representative:

Name (Please Print):

Title (Please Print): Date:

*All documents required for the bid submission and prior to the execution of Agreement to the winning bidder are appended hereto and labeled accordingly. If any of the documents stated herein are missing, please contact the Passaic County Purchasing Agent immediately.

NOTE: BID DOCUMENT RETURN ENVELOPES MUST CLEARLY IDENTIFY THE NAME

AND ADDRESS OF THE BIDDER, BID NAME, BID NUMBER, AND BID OPENING DATE ON

THE EXTERIOR OF THE COMMON CARRIER OR COMPANY MAILING ENVELOPE.

Initial each required entry and if required, submit the item

COUNTY OF PASSAIC Re-Bid Weatherization Assistance Program: Residential Heating Systems Upgrades and Repairs

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I. Introduction

The Passaic County Weatherization Division is inviting vendors to submit proposals for Residential Heating Systems Upgrades and Repairs: Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) Grant.

The Passaic County Weatherization Division is an agency under the Weatherization Assistance

Program of the New Jersey State Department of Community Affairs. Contractors who are qualified to perform residential heating systems upgrades and repairs will be required to comply with Weatherization Assistance Program policies.

This Request for Proposals (RFQ) is funded through the Department of Energy (DOE)

Weatherization Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) grant. This RFQ is for single-family unit (1 to 4 unit) production; no production for buildings with 5 units or more will be performed through this RFQ. The DOE Weatherization BIL grant is required to comply with the Davis-Bacon Act and the Build America, Buy America Act.

II. Experience of Re-Bid Weatherization Assistance Program: Residential Heating Systems

Upgrades and Repairs: Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) Grant

At a minimum, all Respondents must provide the following qualification criteria:

EXPERIENCE:

The Respondent must have experience working as a contractor in a residential heating systems program, or a similar type of work, in which the contractor was responsible for complying with program guidelines and monitoring.

The Respondent must have experience simultaneously managing several residential heating systems projects (or projects of a similar type of work) and complying with project timelines and production benchmarks.

III. Contact Information of Respondents

All Respondents are required to provide the following contact information: (a) Name of firm; (b) Name of contract person for the firm; (c) Address of firm; and (d) Telephone, fax, and email for contract person for the firm.

IV. General Guidelines for Re-Bid Weatherization Assistance Program: Residential Heating

Systems Upgrades and Repairs: Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) Grant

Compliance with the guidelines as set forth herein is mandatory. Any Respondent failing to abide by these times risks invoices being denied.

This Request for Qualifications (RFQ) will adhere to the New Jersey Weatherization Assistance Policy and Procedures manual’s Uniform Bid Process and Contractor Relations guidelines.

COUNTY OF PASSAIC Re-Bid Weatherization Assistance Program: Residential Heating Systems Upgrades and Repairs

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This RFQ includes several categories, and contractors will be qualified per category. Contractors responding to the RFQ do not have to apply for every category, but they must provide pricing for every line item in the categories for which they are applying. All pricing must include labor and materials as well as any applicable permit fee. A pool of qualified contractors will be established. Passaic County will utilize contracts on an “as needed” basis.

Passaic County Contacts

Jason Figueroa Araceli Pintle Weatherization Supervisor OR Director of Health Services

(973) 569-4031 973-881-4396 jasonf@passaiccountynj.org aracelip@passaiccountynj.org

The County of Passaic requests proposals for residential heating system upgrades and repairs.

Awarded contractors shall respond to the Division of Weatherization and Home Energy within five (5) days from notification. The work shall be completed in a timely manner based upon a schedule coordinated by the Division of Home Energy & Weatherization. The awarded contractors shall contact the Homeowners to schedule a site visit upon receiving the work order from the agency.

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SPECIFICATIONS FOR RESIDENTIAL HEATING SYSTEMS UPGRADES AND REPAIRS

BETWEEN THE

Passaic County Weatherization Division

(HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS THE “AGENCY”)

AND

CONTRACTOR

(HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS THE “CONTRACTOR”)

CONTRACTOR’S CHECKLIST

These items and conditions are required to become a Residential Heating Systems Upgrades and Repairs contractor to work with the Passaic County Division of Weatherization and Home Energy.

REQUIRED BY

AGENCY

Submission Requirement

(SUBMIT COPIES OF EACH)

Read, Signed & Submitted by

Bidder

CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION APPLICATION

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION AFFIDAVIT

RESPONSIBLE CONTRACTOR CERTIFICATION

HEATING SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT DEALER /

SERVICE CONTRACTOR ASSURANCES

ELECTRICAL IMPROVEMENT DEALER /

SERVICE CONTRACTOR ASSURANCES

A. CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

1. This agreement and the documents incorporated by reference together form the entire contract for the

Residential Heating Systems Upgrades and Repairs work to be performed by the Contractor.

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B. CONTRACT PRICE

2. The Agency will pay the contractor for the delivery of services defined in work scopes prepared by the agency’s field technicians. Payment will be consistent with the per-unit price outlined in the pricing list. Payment of this amount is subject to the terms and conditions described herein.

C. GENERAL CONDITIONS

3. No work shall begin until the Agency issues a written WORK ORDER/ORDER TO PROCEED, with an attached TIMETABLE for the delivery of services by the Contractor.

4. The Contractor shall provide supervision, technical personnel, labor, machinery, tools, equipment, materials, and services. The Contractor shall perform all work required in a workmanlike manner acceptable to the Agency and in accordance with all applicable standards, codes, laws, rules, and regulations.

5. Emergency and Non-Emergency Heating System Replacements: Heating system replacement requests received from October 1st through May 1st are to be considered Emergency Heating System Replacements because of the correlation of these dates to the need for heat. Contractors must respond to agency requests for proposals for Emergency Heating System Replacements within 24 hours during the week and 48 hours during the weekends.

Heating system replacement requests received from May 2nd through September 30th will not be considered Emergency situations.

If a heating unit also provides hot water, making year-round operation necessary, a separate hot water heater may be installed and handled as an Emergency, irrespective of time period.

6. The Contractor agrees to indemnify the Agency and its employees from and against all suits, actions or claims of any character, time and description brought for or on account of any damages, losses and expenses, including legal fees arising out of performance of the work described herein, caused in whole or in part by the Contractor’s negligent act or omission, or that of any subcontractor, or that of anyone employed by them or for whose acts the Contractor or subcontractor may be liable.

7. All work is to be completed in a timely manner acceptable to the Agency. Where the Contractor purchases materials and delays in the delivery of materials ensue, the Contractor shall submit a letter to the Agency requesting additional time warranted by such delay. Agency approved extensions will be granted in writing.

8. The Contractor shall not discriminate against any employee, applicant for employment, supplier of materials, or weatherization program client because of race, sex, creed, color, or national origin, and will comply with all federal, state, and local laws, regulations and requirements concerning same.

9. The Contractor shall:

a. Keep the premises clean and orderly during the course of work and remove and properly dispose of all debris caused by their presence upon completion of the work.

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b. Permit the Agency or its designee, at any time and without notice, to examine and inspect all Weatherization work, whether completed or in progress, pursuant to this contract.

c. Be held responsible for the replacement or repair of any materials damaged by the Contractor.

d. Save and store safely, for period of three years commencing with receipt of the final contract payment, all records pertaining to the work performed pursuant to his contract.

e. Procure and pay for all required permits, fees and inspections prior to commencing work.

f. Be responsible for removing all his debris and disposal of all demolished material from the site in an approved manner. This includes all types of residential boilers, no additional charges for removal of any boilers or furnaces. Does NOT include asbestos removal.

g. Visit the premises and carefully examine all existing conditions before submitting proposals.

h. Familiarize themselves with the means of entrance and exit at the property and all other information necessary to properly carry out the work.

i. Ensure that all equipment installation is in accordance with manufacturer’s directions and recommendations.

j. Provide one (1) year complete material and labor guarantee for all new equipment and entire new installation.

k. Indicate broad scope of work only and the end results. Contractor shall be responsible for all necessary work associated w/ demolition & construction of new system.

l. Supply temporary electric heat during emergency season.

m. Follow National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) sections 2 and 5.

https://sws.nrel.gov/spec/2 https://sws.nrel.gov/spec/5

10. The Agency shall arrange for removal of any obstructing storage in attics, basement or in any part of the house which would prevent work from being completed. The agency may choose to include this service in the job specifications upon which the Contractor has bid. This information is included in the work order.

11. Failure on the part of the Agency to discover faulty or defective work will not release the Contractor from responsibility within the guarantee period.

12. Quantity(ties): Quantities shall be on an as needed basis as heating emergencies occur.

13. Materials Supply: This RFQ is requesting pricing for a continuous supply of various types of residential boilers, furnaces, and water heaters for the administration of Residential Heating Systems Upgrades and Repairs.

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14. Standards, Codes, and Laws: All materials and all work performed to complete the project(s) specified herein, shall comply with all applicable standards, codes, laws, rules, and regulations.

15. Manufacturer(s): The manufacturer shall be a company recognized within the industry as an experienced, reliable, and competent producer of the category of equipment specified herein.

16. Product Information and Literature: Each individual proposal shall include:

a. A complete description of the proposed equipment; including, but not limited to, the following information: manufacturer, model, features, efficiency ratings, etc.

b. Submit AHRI certification found at https://www.ahridirectory.org/ahridirectory/pages/home.aspx

17. Client Instruction/Education: The contractor shall provide designated homeowners with on-site instruction in the proper operation and maintenance of the equipment.

18. Warranty: All equipment shall be under warranty from the installer for a period of not less than one

(1) year.

D. CERTIFICATION AND PAYMENT

19. Upon satisfactory completion of each dwelling but before final inspection of same by the Agency

Inspector, the Contractor shall submit a completed Job Order Sheet and Invoice. Invoices shall be submitted with copy of permit and contractor’s combustion test results.

20. Upon receipt of the Invoice, an Agency inspector will conduct a final inspection on each property completed. Payment process will be started after satisfactory agency inspection.

21. The Agency shall make final payment within sixty (60) days of receipt of the REQUEST FOR

PAYMENT/INVOICE, or within sixty (60) days of the Final Satisfactory Agency Inspection, whichever is later.

22. If the Agency provides for work to be performed on more than one dwelling (multiple work orders) and the Contractor has completed work on one or more, but not on all dwellings, but is delayed through no fault of his own from fully performing the required work, the Contractor shall so notify the Agency in writing. If the reasons for delay are accepted by the Agency, work on another dwelling may be authorized. The Contractor may also request that the Agency inspect and improve for certification and payment any dwelling or dwellings already complete at the time the delay occurs.

23. When the Agency inspector certifies that the work performed or a part of the work performed does not conform to the terms of the contract documents, the Contractor shall, within fourteen (14) days, correct such defective work and shall bear the entire cost of doing so.

24. When good cause is shown for a delay in the work by the Contractor, the Agency shall decide specifying alternative payment procedures and/or an extension of the time allocated for performance of the contract based upon confirmation of said delay. Such cause may include, but is not limited to, any of the following: changes in work and /or services to be performed, labor disputes; fire; natural

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disasters, unavoidable casualty or damage to materials or equipment; delay in receiving materials, an act or neglect of the dwelling owner or tenant.

E. WORK CHANGE ORDERS

25. All deviations from the terms and conditions of the contract will be subject to written approval from the Agency. If the Contractor determines such deviation is necessary to complete the work, the Contractor shall first request WORK CHANGE ORDERS in the nature of additional time and/or modification of tactics, by submitting a written statement to the Agency describing the deviation and specifying the anticipated cost of such changes. Any adjustment in the contract sum shall be determined by mutual agreement, in writing, by the Agency and the Contractor.

F. LIQUIDATED DAMAGES

26. It is understood that the Agency shall impose a $50 penalty for each punch-list item of non-conformance specifications on completed units, discovered by the Agency inspector at the time of inspection or otherwise observed. The Agency inspector shall have the sole authority under this contract to determine if a punch-list item is workmanship inconsistent with work write up and/or specifications attached. If said properties are not completed within the time specified in the Contract Agreement, plus any extension of the time allowed pursuant thereto, the actual damages because of any such delay will be uncertain and difficult to ascertain, and it is agreed that the responsible foreseeable value of such delays would be the sum of two‐hundred dollars ($200) per day for each day’s delays in fully completing said properties beyond the time specified in the Contract Agreement and any extensions of time allowed there under, as determined by the Agency. To avoid liquidated damages, the contractor shall maintain constant communication with Agency field staff.

G. LIMITATION OF AGENCY LIABILITY TO CONTRACTOR

27. Payment to any subcontractor shall be the sole obligation of the Contractor. The Contractor shall indemnify and hold the Agency harmless against any and all claims of any subcontractor or third party due to any alleged breach of contract, claim of negligence, products liability, claim under the Consumer Fraud Act, any other statutory claim or any other act or omission alleged against the Contractor.

H. OTHER REQUIREMENTS

28. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to ensure that all work and operations performed pursuant to this contract will comply with all applicable Federal, State, County, and Local laws, codes, and regulations pertaining to the scope of work to be performed. This responsibility includes, but is not necessarily limited to, application and payment for any required permits.

29. The Contractor agrees not to file or otherwise assert, prosecute, suffer, or permit mechanic or materialmen's liens to be filed or continued against any property on which the Contractor performs work pursuant to this Contract. In the event that any such lien shall nevertheless be filed, the Contractor agrees to take all steps necessary and proper for the release and discharge of such lien in the manner required by law. In default of performing such obligation, the Contractor agrees to reimburse the owner of the property for all monies paid by the owner in releasing, satisfying, and discharging of such liens, including reasonable attorney's fees. The Contractor further agrees to

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incorporate a provision identical to this one in any subcontract it may enter into under the terms of this agreement to that the provision will be binding on the subcontractor.

30. Temporary Suspension of Contract

a. If, at any time during the period covered by this contract, the work as set forth in the bid proposal in the opinion of the Agency, cannot be continued in such a manner as to adequately fulfill the intent of statute or regulations, due to Act of God, strike, or other disaster, the Agency may, at its discretion, upon two (2) days written notice to the Contractor, suspend the Contract indefinitely, until the interference due to the above mentioned Act of God, disaster, or other danger has passed, at which time, upon two (2) days written notice being received and concurred in by the Agency at its discretion, the Contract shall be reinstated and, therefore, remain in effect until the Contract period stated in terms of actual duration of days has been fulfilled.

b. During the term of suspension, the Agency shall retain and hold available any and all funds approved for application to the Contractor and shall not, during this period, otherwise expend or apply them, the funds to be held in readiness for the immediate reinstitution of this Contract.

32. Termination for Convenience

a. The Agency and the Contractor may mutually agree to terminate this Contract at any time upon whatever terms may be acceptable to both parties.

33. Amendments

a. This Contract shall not be subject to any alteration, amendment, extension or recession by any previous, contemporary, or subsequent purported written or oral statement or agreement except as the Agency may order, Amendment, alteration, extension or recession subsequent to the effective date of this Contract will be effective to the extent to which a properly submitted amended proposal or request for recession or extension is considered, approved and made a part hereof by the Agency.

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CATEGORY 1

1A. CONDENSING FORCED AIR FURNACE; NATURAL GAS / LP 95+ AFUE

• Must be AGA category IV.

• Must be factory supplied, pre-assembled including: heat exchanger, factory-matched burner, blower, plenum connections, and factory wired furnace controls.

• 95% or better A.F.U.E. rating.

• Must have flame sensor with AFA approved shut-off and flue blockage safety switch.

• Painted cabinet minimum 22 gauge steel.

• Two (2) stage heating.

• Electric pilot ignition

• Condensate neutralizer

• Facility for sealed combustion.

• Configuration: up flow, horizontal, or down flow.

• All new equipment shall Include supply and return ductwork connections with external air tight filter rack, condensate pump, PVC Schedule 40 combustion air intake and flue exhaust piped to outside termination, MERV 8 air filter, gas valve, digital programmable or manual thermostat, gas burner safety controls, and all other work necessary for a complete operating system

1B. NON-CONDENSING FORCED AIR FURNACE: NATURAL GAS / LP 80+ AFUE

• Must be AGA category I.

• Must be factory supplied, pre-assembled including: heat exchanger, factory-matched burner, blower, plenum connections, and factory wired furnace controls.

• 80% or better A.F.U.E. rating.

• Must have flame sensor with AFA approved shut-off and flue blockage safety switch.

• Painted cabinet minimum 22 gauge steel.

• Two (2) stage heating.

• Electric pilot ignition

• Configuration: up flow, horizontal, or down flow.

• All new equipment shall Include supply and return ductwork connections with external air tight filter rack, smoke pipe, gas valve, MERV 8 air filter, digital programmable or manual thermostat, gas burner safety controls, and all other work necessary for a complete operating system.

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CATEGORY 1 (CONTINUED)

Subcategory 1A: CONDENSING FORCED AIR FURNACE; NATURAL GAS / LP 95+ AFUE

INPUT BTU

RANGE MANUFACTURER MAKE MODEL

INSTALLED PRICE

(materials/labor & permit fee)

Up to - 75,000

75,001 - 100,000

100,001 - 125,000

125,001 - 150,000

Subcategory 1A Subtotal:

Subcategory 1B: NON-CONDENSING FORCED AIR FURNACE; NATURAL GAS / LP 80+ AFUE

RANGE MANUFACTURER MAKE MODEL

INSTALLED PRICE

(materials/labor & permit fee)

Up to - 75,000

75,001 - 100,000

100,001 - 125,000

125,001 - 150,000

Subcategory 1B Subtotal:

Total Cost for Category 1:

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CATEGORY 2

2A. RESIDENTIAL OIL FIRED FORCED AIR FURNACE: 83+ AFUE

• Must be factory supplied, pre-assembled including: heat exchanger, factory-matched burner, blower, plenum connections, and factory wired furnace controls.

• 83% or better A.F.U.E. rating.

• Must have a cad cell flame detector.

• Painted cabinet minimum 22 gauge steel.

• Configuration: low boy, high boy, horizontal, or down flow.

• All new equipment shall Include supply and return ductwork connections with air tight external filter rack, smoke pipe, Oil Filter, oil safety shutoff valve, Tiger-loop on single line systems, MERV 8 air filter, digital programmable or manual thermostat, and all other work necessary for a complete operating system.

2B. OIL FIRED MOBILE HOME APPROVED FURNACE: 83+ AFUE

• Must be AGA category I.

• 83% AFUE or better

• Oil fired 50,000 to 100,000 BTU equal to or exceed Miller CMF80PO.

• All new equipment shall Include supply and return ductwork connections, roof jack, smoke pipe, digital programmable or manual thermostat, oil safety shutoff valve, oil filter, and all other work necessary for a complete operating system.

2C. MOBILE HOME APPROVED LP GAS FIRED FORCED AIR FURNACE: 80+ AFUE

• Must be factory supplied, pre-assembled including: Heat exchanger,

• Factory matched burner, blower, plenum connections, and factory wired furnace controls.

• 80% or better A.F.U.E. rating.

• Must have flame sensor with AFA approved shut-off and flue blockage safety switch.

• Painted cabinet minimum 22 gauge steel.

• Intermittent ignition.

• Attach pricing for units starting at 40,000 to 100,000 B

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CATEGORY 2 (CONTINUED)

Subcategory 2A: RESIDENTIAL OIL FIRED FORCED AIR FURNACE: 83+AFUE

RANGE MANUFACTURER MAKE MODEL

INSTALLED PRICE

(materials/labor & permit fee) Up to - 75,000

75,001 - 100,000

100,001 - 125,000

125,001 - 150,000

150,001 - 175,000

175,001 - 200,000 Subcategory 2A Subtotal:

Subcategory 2B: OIL FIRED MOBILE HOME APPROVED FURNACE: 83+ AFUE

RANGE MANUFACTURER MAKE MODEL

INSTALLED PRICE

(materials/labor & permit fee)

Up to - 100,000

Subcategory 2B Subtotal:

Subcategory 2C: MOBILE HOME APPROVED LP GAS FIRED FORCED AIR FURNACE 80+ AFUE

RANGE MANUFACTURER MAKE MODEL

INSTALLED PRICE

(materials/labor & permit fee)

Up to 40,000

40,001 - 60,000

60,001 - 80,000

Subcategory 2C Subtotal:

Total Cost for Category 2:

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CATEGORY 3

3A. CENTRAL AIR COIL AND CONDENSER ADD ON

INSTALLED AS AN ADD ON TO FURNACE INSTALLATION:

• Will only be installed as replacement for existing equipment.

• 14 SEER Minimum

• Include time/materials for LINE SET – up to 100 ft.

3B. CENTRAL AIR PACKAGE (INCLUDING AIR HANDLER AND CONDENSER)

• Will only be installed as replacement for existing equipment.

• 14 SEER Minimum

• Include LINE SET – up to 100 ft.

• Include all necessary Material/Labor and Permit Fees for installation

Subcategory 3A: CENTRAL AIR COIL AND CONDENSER ADD ON

(INSTALLED AS AN ADD ON TO FURNACE INSTALLATION)

AC TONS MANUFACTURER MAKE MODEL

INSTALLED PRICE

(materials/labor & permit fee)

1.5 - 2

2.5 - 3

3.5 - 4

Subcategory 3A Subtotal:

Subcategory 3B: CENTRAL AIR PACKAGE (INCLUDING AIR HANDLER AND CONDENSER)

AC Tonnage MANUFACTURER MAKE MODEL

INSTALLED PRICE

(materials/labor & permit fee)

1.5 - 2

2.5 - 3

3.5 - 4

4.5 - 5

Subcategory 3B Subtotal:

Total Cost for Category 3:

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CATEGORY 4

4A. NATURAL GAS/LP WALL MOUNT CONDENSING HOT WATER HEAT ONLY BOILER

• All new equipment shall include appropriate mounting, all necessary piping within 5 ft. of boiler, circulator, expansion tank, PRV, Backflow, gas cock, air eliminator, smoke pipe, digital programmable or manual thermostat, gas burner, safety controls, and all other work necessary for a complete operating system.

• 90+ AFUE

• Primary secondary piping for low mass boiler.

• Intake and exhaust venting to outside termination

• Condensate neutralizer

• Condensate pump if needed

• Removal/disposal of all old equipment that will be replaced

• **New install service fee applies only when replacing a floor standing model

4B. NATURAL GAS/LP WALL MOUNT CONDENSING COMBI BOILER

• All new equipment shall include appropriate mounting, all necessary piping within 5 ft.

of boiler, circulator, expansion tank, PRV, Backflow, gas cock, air eliminator, smoke pipe, digital programmable thermostat, gas burner, safety controls, and all other work necessary for a complete operating system.

• Digital programmable or manual thermostat.

• Primary secondary piping for low mass boiler

• Intake and exhaust venting to outside termination

• Condensate neutralizer

• Condensate pump if needed

• 90+ AFUE

• Anti-Scale water filter system with by-pass (include (1) additional filter)

• 1 Year service flush system

• Install servicing valves for domestic water connection

• Removal/disposal of all old equipment that will be replaced

• **New install service fee applies only when replacing a floor standing model

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CATEGORY 4 (CONTINUED)

Subcategory 4A: WALL MOUNT CONDENSING HOT WATER BOILER: NAT. GAS/LP 90% AFUE

RANGE

MAKE MODEL

INSTALLED PRICE

(materials/labor & permit fee)

Up to 80,000

81,000 – 130,000

131,000 – 160,000

**Additional service fee for new install (not applied when replacing similar system)

Additional cost per thermostat (installed)

Additional cost per zone valve (installed)

Subcategory 4A Subtotal:

Subcategory 4B: NATURAL GAS/LP WALL MOUNT CONDENSING COMBI BOILER 90% AFUE

MAX Heating Input

MAKE

MODEL

INSTALLED PRICE

(materials/labor & permit fee) Up to 80,000

81,000 - 130,000

131,000 - 160,000

**Additional service fee for new install (not applied when replacing similar system)

Additional cost per thermostat (installed)

Additional cost per zone valve (installed)

Subcategory 4B Subtotal:

Total Cost for Category 4:

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CATEGORY 5

Gas/LP Hot Water and Steam Boilers

5A. NON-CONDENSING HOT WATER BOILER:

NATURAL GAS / LP85+ AFUE

• All new equipment shall include all necessary piping within 5 ft. of boiler, circulator, expansion tank, PRV, backflow preventer, gas valve, air eliminator, smoke pipe, digital programmable thermostat, gas burner, safety controls, and all other work necessary for a complete operating system.

• 85% or better AFUE

5B. LOW PRESSURE STEAM BOILER:

NATURAL GAS / LP 82+ AFUE

• All new equipment shall include all necessary piping within 5 ft. of boiler, main and return vents, Header, equalizer, and Hartford loop piped to manufacturer’s specs.

Backflow, gas cock, smoke pipe, digital programmable thermostat, gas burner, safety controls, and all other work necessary for a complete operating system.

• 82+ AFUE

• Boiler shall be skimmed at installation.

• Include 1 return visit to flush boiler and treat water

• Auto water feed with cycle counter and manual bypass

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CATEGORY 5 (CONTINUED)

Subcategory 5A: NON-CONDENSING HOT WATER BOILER NAT. GAS/LP 85% AFUE

INPUT BTU RANGE MANUFACTURER MAKE MODEL

(materials/labor & permit fee)

Up to - 75,000 75,001 - 100,000 100,001 - 125,000 125,001 - 150,000

Additional cost per zone valve (installed)

Subcategory 5A Subtotal:

Subcategory 5B: LOW PRESSURE STEAM BOILER NAT. GAS/LP 82% AFUE

INSTALLED PRICE

(materials/labor & permit fee)

Up to - 75,000 75,001 - 100,000 100,001 - 125,000 125,001 - 150,000 150,001 - 175,000

Additional cost per each new radiator vent (installed) Subcategory 5B Subtotal:

Total Cost for Category 5:

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CATEGORY 6

6A. OIL HOT WATER BOILER:

85+ AFUE

• 85+ AFUE

• All new equipment shall include all necessary piping within 5 ft. of boiler, circulator, expansion tank, PRV, Backflow, gas cock, air eliminator, smoke pipe, digital programmable or manual thermostat.

• Fusible Oil safety Valve, oil filter, Tiger-loop on single line systems

6B. OIL FIRED STEAM BOILER:

82+ AFUE

• 82+ AFUE

• All new equipment shall include all necessary piping within 5 ft. of boiler, main and return vents, Header, equalizer, and Hartford loop piped to manufacturer’s specs. Backflow preventer, smoke pipe, digital programmable thermostat, oil safety shutoff valve, oil filter, Tiger-loop on single line systems

• Boiler shall be skimmed at installation.

• Include 1 return visit to flush boiler and treat water

• Auto feed with counter and manual bypass.

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CATEGORY 6 (CONTINUED)

Subcategory 6A: OIL HOT WATER 85+ AFUE

(materials/labor & permit fee)

Up to - 75,000

75,001 - 100,000

100,001 - 125,000

125,001 - 150,000

Install DHW Tankless Coil

Additional cost per zone valve (installed)

Subcategory 6A Subtotal:

Subcategory 6B: OIL FIRED STEAM BOILER: 82+ AFUE

INSTALLED PRICE

(materials/labor & permit fee)

Up to - 75,000

75,001 - 100,000

100,001 - 125,000

125,001 - 150,000

151,000 - 175,000

Install DHW Tankless Coil

Subcategory 6B Subtotal:

Total cost for Category 6:

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CATEGORY 7

7A. GAS/LP DOMESTIC (NON-CONDENSING) WATER HEATER:

.58 Uniform Energy Factor (UEF) or higher

• 4” smoke pipe

• Bonding jumper

• Gas valve

• Expansion tank

• Factory installed storage tank appurtenances

7B. GAS FIRED POWER VENT CONDENSING HOT WATER HEATER:

0.58 Uniform Energy Factor (UEF) or higher

• 4” smoke pipe

• Bonding jumper

• Gas cock

• PVC vent to outside termination

• Expansion tank (must be strapped)

7C. ELECTRIC HOT WATER HEATER:

.92 Uniform Energy Factor (UEF) or higher

• Bonding jumper

• .92 UEF or higher

• Expansion tank

7D. NATURAL GAS WALL MOUNT TANKLESS ON DEMAND WATER HEATER:

.80 Uniform Energy Factor (UEF) or higher

• Intake and exhaust piped to outside termination

• Rigid gas pipe or to manufacturer’s instructions.

• Condensate neutralizer.

• Condensate pump if needed.

• Anti-Scale water filter system with by-pass (include (1) additional filter)

• Install servicing valve to clean domestic water system

• 1 year service flush system

7E. ELECTRIC WATER HEATER TANK MOBILE HOME RATED:

• Bonding jumper

• Mobile Home Rated

• UEF 0.92

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CATEGORY 7 (CONTINUED)

Subcategory 7A: GAS/LP DOMESTIC (NON-CONDENSING) WATER HEATER 0.58 UEF OR HIGHER

Gal. MANUFACTURER MAKE MODEL INSTALLED PRICE (materials/labor & permit fee)

40 Gallon 50 Gallon 75 Gallon

Subcategory 7A Subtotal:

Subcategory 7B: GAS FIRED POWER VENT CONDENSING HOT WATER HEATER: 0.58 UEF OR HIGHER

(materials/labor & permit fee)

40 Gallon 50 Gallon 75 Gallon

Install outlet for new install Subcategory 7B Subtotal:

Subcategory 7C: 19. ELECTRIC HOT WATER HEATER: 0.92 UEF OR HIGHER

(materials/labor & permit fee)

40 Gallon 50 Gallon 75 Gallon

Subcategory 7C Subtotal:

Subcategory 7D: NATURAL GAS WALL MOUNT TANKLESS ON DEMAND WATER HEATER

MAX INPUT

BTU MANUFACTURER MAKE MODEL INSTALLED PRICE

(materials/labor & permit fee)

150,000 BTU

180,000 BTU

200,000 BTU

Subcategory 7D Subtotal:

Subcategory 7E: ELECTRIC WATER HEATER MOBILE HOME RATED 25 – 30 Gallons 40 Gallons

Subcategory 7E Subtotal:

Total cost for Category 7:

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CATEGORY 8

8A. TYPE 316 STAINLESS STEEL CHIMNEY LINERS

• Up to 35 ft. Height with Chimney Cap

• Include up to 2 hookups in price

8B. B-VENT CHIMNEY Exterior

• Up to 35 ft. Height with Chimney Cap

• Include up to 2 hookups in price

Subcategory 8A: TYPE 316 STAINLESS STEEL CHIMNEY LINERS Size MANUFACTURER MODEL INSTALLED PRICE

(materials/labor & permit fee) 4” - 4.5” 5” - 5.5” 6” - 6.5” 7” - 7.5”

Each additional hookup Each additional 10 ft.

Subcategory 8A Subtotal:

Subcategory 8B: B VENT CHIMNEY

Size MANUFACTURER MODEL INSTALLED PRICE (materials/labor & permit fee)

4” - 4.5” 5” - 5.5” 6” - 6.5” 7” - 7.5”

Each additional hookup Each additional 10 ft.

Subcategory 8B Subtotal:

Subcategory 8C: CHIMNEY CAP INSTALL Chimney Cap Install Cost

Subcategory 8C Subtotal:

Total Cost for Category 8:

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CATEGORY 9

9. OIL TANK INSTALLATION:

• Include new oil lines

• New fill and vent piping

• Remove and dispose of sludge properly (Town may require a licensed contractor for sludge removal)

Description

(materials/labor & permit fee)

275 Above ground

330 above ground

Remove and dispose of old 275 tank including sludge

Extra Cost for Concrete Pad if needed

Total Cost for Category 9:

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CATEGORY PRICE LIST

Category Category Description Category Total Cost

1 Gas/LP Fired Forced Air Furnace

2 Oil Fired/LP/ Mobile Home Forced Air Furnace

3 Central Air Conditioning

4 Natural Gas/LP Wall Mount Condensing Boiler

5 Gas/LP -Hot Water/ Steam Boiler

6 Oil Hot Water/ Steam Boiler

7 Gas/ Electric Domestic Water Heater

8 Chimney Liners

9 Oil Tank Installation

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NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS

Division of Housing and Community Resources

Contractor Registration Application

1. Firm Being Registered:

Name:

Address:

Phone Number:

Type of Work Performed:

2. Names, Addresses, and years of construction experience of all owners, partners and principal stockholders of the construction firm.

Name Address Experience Years

3. Other contracting firm names which the principals have operated.

First Name Address Associated Principal

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4. Business References:

a) Banks

Name Address Type of Account

b) Suppliers

Name Address Telephone Number

c) Subcontractors

Name Address Telephone Number

5. Recent Customers: (Include all previous Weatherization Assistance Program- Funded work experience references)

Name Address Date(s) Service Provided

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6. Please list any current contracts with other Weatherization Assistance Program agencies and Contract Expiration Date:

Name Expiration Date

7. Insurance: (Attach Insurance Certificates)

Insurance Company Agency Type of Coverage

Authorized Signature

Title

Date

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AFFIRMATIVE ACTION AFFIDAVIT

State of New Jersey

County of ____________________________

(Your County)

I, _________________________________ of the ____________________________________

(Name of person completing form) (Name of Firm/Agency/Corporation) in the County of __________________________________________, and State of New Jersey, (Your County) of full age, being duly sworn according to law on my oath depose and say that:

I am (owner, partners, officer, representative or agent) of the firm of (Circle one)

__________________________________________, the bidder making the proposal for the

(Name of Firm/Agency/Corporation) weatherization of _______________________________ and that I executed the said proposal with full (Name of Project or Bid Package #) authority to do so; that said bidder hereby affirms that the bidder will abide by all terms of the

“Affirmative Action Law”, P.L., 1975, c. 127, as set forth in the specifications; and that all statements contained in said proposal and in this Affidavit are true and correct, and made with full knowledge that the _____________________________________________________________________ (Name of Weatherization Agency) relies upon the truth of the statements contained in this Affidavit in awarding the Contract for the said project.

Signature

Title

Name of Witness

Signature of Witness

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AFFIRMATIVE ACTION AFFIDAVIT (Cont.)

Sworn and subscribed before me this ___________ day of SEAL (day)

(month)

(year)

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Responsible Contractor Certification

I certify that I am knowledgeable of requirements to bid on a project funded in whole or in part through the Department of Energy (DOE) Weatherization Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) grant.

After reading and understanding, please initial each line:

Failure to submit attachments will deem application incomplete – Include attachments where applicable.

1. Bidder possesses appropriate business and contracting licensing (New Jersey Home Improvement Contractors’ Registration), insurance and bonding. Copies attached.

2. Bidder agrees to perform all work through utilization of individuals properly classified as employees, rather than independent contractors (except where subcontracting to a subcontractor).

3. Bidder has had no more than six governmental determinations of a violation of federal, state, or local laws relating to public safety, workplace safety or employment in the past three years. (Attach description of each such violation and a resolution).

4. Bidder has not been disbarred from any public contract (federal, state, or local). _________________

5. Bidder has successfully completed a job of this size and this type or a similar type of work in the past five years with a satisfactory record of on-time performance. (Attach documentation).

6. Bidder will require all employees on weatherization program work to complete at least 10 hours of OSHA safety training.

7. Bidder will comply with any applicable local hiring or first source policy. _________________

I certify that the foregoing statements made by me are true. I am aware that any false statement contained herein may be punished by fine, imprisonment, termination/suspension of the WAP contract, withholding of payment, or any combination of the above. I further declare that I have examined this certification and, to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct and complete.

Name: Date:

Title:

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Heating System Improvement Dealer/Service Contractor Assurances

COMPANY NAME & ADDRESS:

In connection with the performance of work under the Weatherization Assistance Program, the above cited Dealer/Service Company (hereinafter referred to as the Contractor) assures the State of New Jersey that he/she shall:

1. Provide only those program services specifically authorized unless he/she first receives permission from the Local Government/Community Action Agency to delete and/or add additional services.

2. Professionally complete all authorized services within one week following the receipt of the letter of authorization.

3. Circumstances may dictate that to achieve proper operation of replacement systems, additional improvements and/or corrections to the fuel source, chimney venting, distribution, water supply, or power supply systems may be required.

4. All replacement systems shall be properly sized. The building should be evaluated to determine the correct Btu output.

5. Achieve and submit to the agency the Air-Conditioning, Heating, & Refrigeration Institute

(AHRI) Certificate of product performance ratings. The following efficiency ratings are the minimum performance standards:

a. Fossil Fuel Heating Systems must have as minimum Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency (AFUE) of 82% for new oil or gas steam boilers, 83% for oil furnaces, 85% for oil or gas hot water boilers and an AFUE of 90% for new gas furnaces (where not restricted by building design).

b. Electric Heat Pumps must have a minimum Heating Seasonal Performance Factor

(HSPF) and Coefficient of Performance (COP) for new duct heat pump is 8.5 HSPF2 & COP @5°F >1.75 (at maximum capacity operation) and must include an EC air handler motor and programmable thermostat).

Mini-split heat pump is 10 HSPF2 & COP @5°F >1.75 (at maximum capacity operation) and must include a programmable thermostat).

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c. Replacement Central Air Conditioner Systems must be rated with a minimum Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER) of 14.0.

d. Hot Water Heater Storage Tanks must have as minimum Uniform Energy Factor (UEF) of .58 for gas, .63 for oil, .92 for electric, and 2.75 for electric heat pump.

e. Gas On-demand Water Heater must have a minimum Uniform Energy Factor (UEF) of .96.

6. Agree to meet minimum performance standards as outlined below, before requesting payment for a heating system installation. Contractors must test all new heating systems after installation unless the manufacturers’ warranty will be voided.

a. If an oil-fired unit, a steady-state efficiency of 80% percent or more, a reading of 1 or less on the smoke scale, and a minimum carbon dioxide (CO2) reading of 10.5%.

b. A post-installation test standard of no greater than 9% oxygen (O2), and a carbon monoxide (CO) reading of no greater than 400 air-free ppm.

c. Gas units that require a higher oxygen (O2) reading per the manufacturer's instructions are acceptable, but must be documented in the form of a letter from the manufacturer and/or the installation specifications.

d. Replacement hot water heaters combustion test standard of no greater than 200 air-free ppm of carbon monoxide (CO).

7. Hold harmless the State of New Jersey and the sub-grantee (WAP Agency) with respect to any damages or liabilities arising from any conduct performed by the Contractor and subcontractor or his/her staff. In the event that any litigation arises due to the conduct of the Contractor, the Contractor and or subcontractor shall hold harmless the State of New Jersey and the Local Government/Community Action Agency pursuant to these program assurances. The Contractor and subcontractor shall maintain insurance to sufficiently cover any and all damages that may result from the Contractor's/subcontractor’s participation in this program, including General Liability Insurance (with completed Operation coverage) in an amount not less than $500,000 for each occurrence of bodily injury and $500,000 for each occurrence of property damage, and shall ensure that the State of New Jersey and its officers, employees and agencies are named as insured parties under any such insurance policy. Workmen’s' compensation coverage is also required, unless the contractor and subcontractor are the sole proprietor, in which case, self-protection coverage is sufficient. A certificate of said insurance coverage shall be provided by the Contractor and subcontractor to the agency prior to initiation of services for the Heating Improvement Program.

8. Pollution Occurrence Insurance (POI)…