A. The Work of this Project is defined by the Contract Documents and consists of the following:
1. The selective demolition and rehabilitation of a portion of the first floor of the Avenel
Firehouse No. 1, located at 346 Avenel Street in Woodbridge Township, Middlesex
County, New Jersey. The Work affects an area totaling 657 net square feet and includes
rehabilitation of an existing locker room which is being converted to a five-bed dormitory
space for personnel and a smaller locker area to serve the residents.
a. Alternates include the following:
Alternate No. 1: Existing men’s and women’s restrooms shall be altered to provide
an upgraded shower in the men’s restroom and an added shower to the women’s
restroom.
Alternate No. 2: Include washer/dryer utility connections in the existing J.C.
(janitor’s closet).
Alternate No. 3: Include provision of lockers as shown on drawings and specified
within this Project Manual.
2. The alterations, either as Base Contract or as Alternates (see above), shall include new
ceiling finishes in the sleeping quarters, locker room, and men’s restroom. New metal stud
and gypsum board partitions in the sleeping area and locker room. Existing ceramic tile
finishes shall be patched to march existing in the restroom spaces. Accessory items shall
be provided in the sleeping area and in the new showers.
3. Alternate No. 1 shall include plumbing work with removal of one urinal and installation of
two new showers with stainless steel surrounds and bases. Alternate No. 2 shall include
new connections a stackable washer and dryer in the existing janitor’s closet (washer and
dryer to be provided by Owner).
4. Mechanical work shall include the installation of a new, separate HVAC system for the
sleeping area which shall provide fresh air to the sleeping spaces. New louvered openings
through the exterior walls shall provide make-up and exhaust for the new system. Other
systems shall be modified to accommodate the alterations, as required for completion of
Base Contract and any selected Alternates.
5. Electrical work shall include power and lighting to the altered spaces, as required for
completion of Base Contract and any selected Alternates.
6. Adjustments to the existing sprinkler heads shall be included in the Work, as required for
completion of Base Contract and any selected Alternates.
B. Type of Contract:
1. Project will be constructed under a single prime contract.
