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Marlboro board rejects HVAC bids for Asher and Robertsville, sets rebid; approves AME contract increase after transformer damage
Summary
The Marlboro Township Board of Education voted to reject all bids for HVAC improvements at Asher and Robertsville schools and directed staff to rebid the project after finding two under-budget proposals non-responsive or non-responsible. The board also amended an AME building-controls contract from $100,000 to $150,000 to cover repairs tied to a March transformer surge; insurance is expected to reimburse costs.
The Marlboro Township Board of Education on April 20 voted to reject all bids for HVAC improvements at Asher Homes and Robertsville schools and directed administration to rebid the project, board members said during a lengthy discussion about bid responsiveness and contractor qualifications.
Board members and administrators said the district received 10 bids; eight exceeded the board's budget and two came in below the budget but were judged either non-responsive (failed to meet bid specifications) or non-responsible (lacked required elements to demonstrate ability to complete the work). Administration told the board those defects included omissions such as missing subcontractor disclosures and incomplete affidavits listed in the public resolution. The district plans a…
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