Furnish & Install Folding Partition Panels at Community Center

The Township of Livingston, Essex County, New Jersey is requesting sealed bids for removal of four existing operable partition systems and furnish-and-install of two new manually operated partition systems at the Senior Community Center Building, 204 Hillside Avenue, with bids due October 14, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Bid No. 22-2026 is subject to New Jersey prevailing wage rates under the Prevailing Wage Act and requires compliance with New Jersey Local Public Contracts Law.

Each new partition measures 52 feet wide by 11 feet 6 inches high with steel-faced panel construction, standard vinyl finish, and aluminum track system; systems must achieve an STC 52 sound rating with mechanical upper and lower seals. The basis of design is Moderco Signature Series Panels or approved equivalent, backed by a 10-year full system warranty. Scope includes demolition and removal of all existing partition panels and associated electrical back to the existing termination service switch; the Township's electrician will complete work beyond the service switch. New system integration with existing ceiling and support structure is required. Partition walls must be ordered within two weeks of contract signing, with installation completed within 30 days of receipt.

The contractor must submit a firm fixed-price lump sum covering all labor, materials, equipment, permits, and travel. A 10 percent bid guarantee (not to exceed $20,000), consent of surety certificate, 100 percent performance bond, labor and material payment bond, and two-year maintenance bond are required. Worker's Compensation insurance with minimum $1,000,000 employer's liability and general liability insurance of $1,000,000 per person and $2,000,000 aggregate for property damage apply. The contractor is responsible for obtaining all required permits, with permit fees paid by the Township. Change orders are permitted within a 20 percent increase limitation of the original contract price. Site visits may be scheduled by contacting Jennifer Walker, Recreation Director at (973) 535-7925 x7201.