What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe Township of Eastampton requires basic architectural firm services for 2027, including preliminary project evaluations, design and construction alternative reviews, drawing and specification preparation, construction cost requirements, and other directed architectural matters. Value is placed on planning, downtown revitalization, and community design experience. Only USA organizations with at least ten years of experience as a New Jersey licensed professional architect are eligible to bid. Bidders must submit one electronic copy on a USB drive in PDF format and six hard copies to Municipal Clerk Kim-Marie White by November 13, 2026, at 11:00 A.M. Submissions by fax or email are prohibited, and bidders must include proof of professional liability insurance and a completed Iran Investment Activities disclosure certification. The Township Council and Township Manager will evaluate proposals using criteria including experience, reputation, staff qualifications, meeting availability, cost effectiveness, and fair fees relative to market rates and the Township's budget. The contract term covers the 2027 calendar year, and the text does not state a specific budget amount.
Scope of work
- Provide preliminary evaluations of projects
- Review alternative approaches to design and construction of projects
- Preparing drawings and specifications for projects
- Setting forth in detail the requirements for construction costs
- Handle any other matter requiring the expertise of an architect as directed by the Township
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Experience and reputation in the field | Not specified |
| Qualification of the individual(s) who will perform the service or activity | Not specified |
| Knowledge of the Township and the subject matter to be addressed by the contract | Not specified |
| Availability to accommodate any required meetings | Not specified |
| Compensation proposal | Not specified |
| Other factors, if demonstrated to be in the best interest of the Township | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- At least ten (10) years experience as a New Jersey licensed professional architect
- Designate one professional within the firm to represent the Township if proposer is a firm
Documents to include with your response
- Proposal outlining fees and qualifications
- New Jersey State Business Registration
- Valid Certificate of Employee Information Report
- Affirmative Action Document – For Goods and Professional Services
- Statement of Ownership (N.J.A.C. 52:25-24.2)
- Disclosure of Investment Activities in Iran (Public Law 2012, c. 25)
How to submit
- Method
- Hard copy and electronic submission on USB drive
- Instructions
- Submit one (1) electronic copy on USB drive in PDF format and six (6) hard copies to Kim-Marie White, Municipal Clerk at Eastampton Township, 12 Manor House Court, Eastampton, New Jersey 08060. Submissions may not be sent by fax or telephone.