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Bid Title

RFQ Notice: Renovation of E.O.C. at the East Brunswick Police Training Facility

Issuing Agency

Township of East Brunswick

Location

New Jersey

Published Date

Apr 21, 2026

Closing Date

May 13, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

Bid Title:	RFQ Notice: Renovation of E.O.C. at the East Brunswick Police Training Facility
Category:	Request for Quotes
Status:	Open

Publication Date/Time: 4/21/2026 5:30 PM Closing Date/Time: 5/13/2026 11:00 AM Related Documents: RFQ Specifications - Renovation of E.O.C. at the East Brunswick Police Training Facility

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Township of East Brunswick

1 Civic Center Drive

East Brunswick, New Jersey 08816-1081

Phone: (732) 390-6850

Fax: (732) 238-8848

www.eastbrunswick.org

TOWNSHIP OF EAST BRUNSWICK

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

RENOVATION OF E.O.C. AT THE EAST BRUNSWICK POLICE

TRAINING FACILITY

QUOTE DEADLINE DATE: May 13, 2026, 11:00 AM

FAIR AND OPEN PROCESS IN ACCORDANCE

WITH N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq.

Legal Publication Date: East Brunswick Township website

April 21, 2026

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A. PROJECT BACKGROUND:

The Township of East Brunswick (“Township”) wishes to hire a contractor to assist with

completing finish work for a new Emergency Operations Center (“E.O.C.”) for the East Brunswick

Police Department Training Facility. This carpentry-related work consists of removing and

installing new carpet floor tiles, ceiling tiles, and LED lights on the Proposed Floor Plan; adding a

new door entry; installing new drywall, plaster, and finishing walls; painting walls; and cleaning

all dust and debris, including floors and surfaces.

The township is issuing this request for quotation via a fair and open process in accordance with

N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq.

It is the Contractor’s obligation to examine and familiarize themselves with all requirements of

this Request for Quotation prior to submitting a proposal.

Quotes must be received by the Township’s Designated Contact Person, via email, mail or hand

delivery, by 11:00 a.m. prevailing time on May 13, 2026. Quotes received after 11:00 a.m. on the

Deadline Date will not be considered.

It is the Contractor’s obligation to examine and familiarize themselves with all the requirements of

this Request for Quotation prior to submitting a proposal.

B. SCOPE OF WORK:

1. The East Brunswick Police Training Facility is converting an existing room into a new

Emergency Operations Center (EOC). The work consists of the modifications shown on

the attached drawings titled “CURRENT FLOOR PLAN” and “PROPOSED CHANGES.”

The overall dimensions of this room are 37’2” by 15’8”.

a. Prepare Worksite

i. Clear the Area: Remove any obstacles, furniture, or items that could

interfere with the work.

ii. Ensure Safety: Make sure the site is safe by securing any potential hazards.

b. Replace an existing 24″ door with a new 36″ door.

i. The door shall be a standard commercial-grade, 36″ wide, with appropriate

hardware.

c. Remove the indicated interior wall cut-outs to open the room into a standard

rectangle.

d. Install two (2) new 36″ doors at the location shown on the right side.

i. The door shall be a standard commercial-grade, 36″ wide, with appropriate

hardware.

e. Seal two (2) existing door openings.

f. Install new sheetrock over all existing carpeted walls.

i. Sheetrock installation shall include using joint compound to cover the

seams between sheets. Apply the first coat of compound and let it dry.

ii. Sand between coats once the first coat is dry, to create a smooth surface.

Apply a second coat of compound to fill any gaps and further smooth the

wall surface.

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iii. Conduct a final sanding to ensure the walls are smooth and there are no

visible seams or imperfections.

g. Install new carpet tiles over the entire existing floor.

h. Install a new electrical outlet on the floor at the location shown.

i. The electrical outlet shall be recessed within the concrete subfloor at the

exact location shown on the “PROPOSED CHANGES” drawing.

ii. The outlet box, conduit, wiring, and cover plate shall be installed so that

the finished outlet and cover plate are completely flush with the new

carpet-tile floor surface. The installation must include:

▪ A properly sized junction box recessed into the concrete

▪ Conduit and wiring run to code

▪ A heavy-duty, traffic-rated, flush-mount floor box and cover plate

suitable for foot traffic and carpet-tile installation

k. Paint the Walls.

I. Apply a coat of primer to the drywall to seal the surface and ensure good

adhesion of paint.

II. Once the primer is dry, apply the paint. Use at least two coats for an even,

durable finish.

III. Allow time for paint to dry between coats.

l. Clean Up

I. After painting is completed, thoroughly clean the area. Dispose of any

drywall debris, plaster, and other waste materials.

II. Vacuum up any dust and wipe down the surfaces to ensure the space is

clean and ready for use.

C. QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Contractor shall be licensed.

2. The Contractor shall provide high-quality equipment and materials that will be installed as

per the manufacturer’s recommendations.

3. The Contractor shall have a proven record of success working on residential and large

commercial buildings

4. The Contractor shall have experience working with a wide array of construction materials

and equipment.

5. Contractor will ensure the project is completed within the specified time.

D. FAIR AND OPEN CRITERIA:

STANDARDIZED SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS & SELECTION CRITERIA

1. The solicitation of qualifications for any contract to be determined in excess of $17,500,

and for which a bid solicitation shall not be required under the Local Public Contracts Law,

shall be advertised by the Township on the Township website at least ten (10) days prior

to the date set for the receipt of said quote. The published notice shall set forth a description

of the requested goods or services, the time, date, and place that proposals must be

submitted, the contact information for obtaining a proposal document, and a statement that

the proposals are being solicited through the fair and open process, in accordance with

N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq.

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2. The Township shall review the responses to the request for quotes and appoint or award a

contract to a business entity for the goods or services advertised, subsequent to such review.

Contracts awarded under this process shall be publicly announced and awarded. The

resolution awarding the contract shall state that the contract was awarded after a fair and

open process and shall state the number of responses received.

3. Contracts subject to the fair and open process delineated herein are subject to additional

Requirements and any other applicable laws, including, but not limited to, the Local Public

Contracts Law.

E. SELECTION CRITERIA:

Quotations will be evaluated based on the most advantageous price and other factors considered. The

evaluation will consider:

1. Experience, technical expertise, professional execution, and reputation in the field;

2. Knowledge of the Township of East Brunswick and the subject matter to be addressed

under the contract;

3. Availability to accommodate any required meetings of the Township and the ability to

work well with the Township;

4. Compensation proposal;

5. Other factors, if demonstrated to be in the best interest of the Township of East Brunswick;

6. Creative vision, display impact, appreciation, and respect for the task.

F. AWARD OF CONTRACT:

1. Any contract, if awarded, shall be awarded within sixty (60) days of the quotation opening,

except that the quotes of any Quoter who consents may, at the request of the Township, be

held for consideration for such longer period as may be agreed. The contract award shall

be made on the lowest responsible base price plus alterations (if any) selected by the

Township. Alternates shall be awarded in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:11-23.1. If a

contract is to be awarded on the base price plus any alternates, the award will be to the

Quoter with the lowest responsible net bid. In the event of a discrepancy regarding the

method of award between this paragraph and the bid specifications, the bid specifications

shall control.

2. Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:30-5.1, any contract entered into as a result of this quotation process

and any contract extension shall be subject to the availability and appropriation of sufficient

funds. In accordance with 40A:11-15, any price increase shall not exceed the change in the

index rate for the 12 months preceding the most recent quarterly calculation available at

the time the contract is renewed.

G. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS:

1. Indemnification

a. The contractor agrees to indemnify and save harmless the Township, its officers, agents

and employees, hereinafter referred to as indemnitees, from all suits, including

attorney’s fees and costs of litigation, actions, loss damage, expense, cost of claims, of

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any character or on account of any act, claim or amount arising or recovered under

Worker’s Compensation law, or arising out of failure of the Contractor or those acting

under Contractor to conform to any statutes, ordinances, regulations, law or court

decree. It is the intent of the parties to this contract that the indemnities shall, in all

instances, except for loss or damage resulting from the sole negligence of the

indemnitee, be indemnified against all liability, loss or damage of any nature

whatsoever.

2. Insurance Requirements:

a. Worker’s Compensation and Employer’s Liability Insurance

i. This insurance shall be maintained in full force during the life of this contract

by the contractor covering all employees engaged in performance of this

contract pursuant to N.J.S.A. 34:15-12(a) and N.J.A.C.

ii. 12:235-1.6. Minimum Employer’s Liability $1,000,000.00.

b. General Liability Insurance

i. This insurance shall have limits of not less than $3,000,000.00 any one person

and $3,000,000.00 any one accident for bodily injury and $3,000,000.00

aggregate for property damage and shall be maintained in force during the life

of the contract.

c. Automobile Liability Insurance

i. This insurance covering contractor for claims arising from owned, hired, and

non-owned vehicles with limits of not less than $3,000,000.00 any one person

and $3,000,000.00 any one accident for bodily injury and $3,000,000.00 each

accident for property damage, shall be maintained in force during the life of

this contract by the contractor.

d. Professional Liability/Malpractice Insurance Policy (if applicable)

i. Coverage in the amount of $2,000,000.00/occurrence, $4,000,000.00

aggregate and assurance that each such policy for each staff member remains

full and in effect while providing services for the Township.

ii. The contractor shall provide the Township with a Certificate of Insurance

naming the Township of East Brunswick as additionally insured, evidencing

the existence of required insurance prior to the commission of work. Rain Date

shall also be shown on the description section of the Certificate of Insurance.

Said insurance must include coverage for complete operations, contractual

insurance and independent contractor or subcontractor insurance, where and if

applicable.

e. Errors and Omissions Insurance

i. The contractor shall purchase and maintain during the entire period of this

contract, errors and omissions insurance that shall protect the contractor and

the Township from any and all claims that may arise out of or result from the

contractor’s performance of this contract. Specifically, the errors and

omissions insurance shall have limits of not less than $2,000,000.00 dollars

per occurrence and $4,000,000.00 dollars in the aggregate.

ii. Certificates of the Required Insurance

Certificates as listed above shall be submitted along with the contract as

evidence covering Errors and Omissions insurance. Such coverage shall be

with acceptable insurance companies operating on an admitted basis in the

State of New Jersey.

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Commodity Codes

• NAICS 236220Commercial and Institutional Building Construction

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