KJC JMAC Boilers and Hot Water Heater Replacement Project

Kean University is requesting sealed bids for the KJC JMAC Boilers and Hot Water Heater Replacement Project at 110 Culver Avenue, Jersey City, New Jersey, with bids due October 29, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. via electronic submission only. Kean University may establish Small Business Enterprise (SBE) set-aside goals for this construction project, achievable at either the prime or subcontractor level; bidders must provide documentation of good-faith efforts within ten days of request. Bidders on the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development's Workplace Accountability in Labor List are prohibited from contracting with Kean University until outstanding liabilities are resolved.

The scope includes removal and replacement of existing steam boilers, gas-fired domestic hot water heaters, domestic hot water return pump, boiler feed unit, and heating and ventilation air handling units, along with installation of all associated piping, controls, electrical wiring, supports, and accessories. Work encompasses mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and controls systems, plus incidental construction activities including carpentry and other trades as indicated in the contract documents.

Each bid must be accompanied by a bid bond equal to 10% of the bid amount. The successful bidder shall furnish a Performance Bond and a Payment Bond, each equal to 100% of the bid amount. Bids must be submitted via email in PDF format to procurementbids@kean.edu with subject line "BID SUBMISSION - Bid No. K26-7-29-4"; late submissions will not be accepted. A pre-bid conference is scheduled for September 24, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. via Zoom (attendance optional). The deadline for inquiries and substitutions is October 6, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. Job site inspections may be scheduled by contacting Nella Tripicchio at nella.tripicchio@kean.edu. Bid documents are available from the Kean University Procurement and Business Services website following the pre-bid conference.