Engineering Consulting Services
- Client
- Essex, New Jersey
- RFP Number
- CONS-24632
- Posted
- 10/16/2026
- Category
- Construction, Architecture, Interior Design, Landscaping and Other Related Services
- Budget
- Looking for Proposal
- NAICS
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- Set-aside
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- Contact
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Description
AI GeneratedThe City of East Orange Board of Water Commissioners seeks qualification proposals from interested persons or firms for engineering consulting services for W4 licensed water distribution. Scope of work includes coordinating engineering aspects, assisting with capital budget preparation, inspecting city projects, reviewing planning and zoning board submissions, and attending official meetings. The buyer requires onshore performance within the United States. The contract term runs from January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2027. Applicants must submit questions via the procurement portal by 11:00 AM on November 30, 2026. Electronic proposals are due through the portal by 11:00 AM on December 9, 2026. Submissions must include administrative details, proof of state and federal licenses, engineer qualifications, experience with public entities, four references, and nineteen required completed forms. Evaluation will focus on professional, financial, and administrative capabilities, past public sector experience, timely service delivery, and compliance with New Jersey statutory requirements.
Key solicitation details
AI-extracted from 2027 RFQ - EOWC ENGINEERING W4 LICENSE OPERATOR SERVICES.pdf. Confirm against the original documents before bidding.
The City of East Orange Board of Water Commissioners is soliciting qualification proposals from interested engineering firms to serve as a W4 Water Distribution and Wastewater Systems Operator and provide technical engineering consulting services. The contract covers a one-year period from January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2027.
- Issued by
- City of East Orange Board of Water Commissioners
- Release of RFQ
- MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2026
- Question Submission Deadline
- MONDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2026, 11:00 AM
- Submission Due Date
- WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2026, 11:00 AM
- How to submit
- Electronic via Procurement Portal
- Submission details
- Submitted electronically via https://vendors.planetbids.com/portal/85923/bo/bo-detail/147214. Only electronic proposals shall be accepted.
- Contract term
- One (1) year, from January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2027.
- Place of performance
- City of East Orange, New Jersey
- Insurance and bonding
- Professional Liability Insurance with minimum limits of $1,000,000.00 for each claim and $3,000,000.00 aggregate each policy period.
- Funding
- N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq., N.J.A.C. 17:27, N.J.S.A. 52:32-44, N.J.S.A. 52:25-24.2, Local Public Contracts Law
How proposals are evaluated
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Scope of work
- Provide services of one NJ Licensed W-4 operator with back-up on-call staff
- General engineering, architectural consulting, and surveying services
- Planning, design, and construction support for capital improvements
- Traffic engineering, pavement management, and stormwater management
- Water system operations and municipal land use consulting
- Oversee construction and prepare contract documents for public bidding
- Provide construction management and contract administration functions
- Provide inspection services for developer projects
Minimum qualifications
- Individual(s) holding NJ Department of Environmental Protection license equal or superior to required system license
- Staffing capable of providing one NJ Licensed W-4 operator with back-up on-call staff
- Availability during working hours, Monday through Friday
- Compliance with N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27
- Compliance with N.J.S.A. 52:32-44 Business Registration of Public Contractors
- Preference given to firms employing at least one Certified Municipal Engineer (CME)
Documents to include with the bid
- Non-Collusion Affidavit
- Disclosure of Ownership Form
- Insurance Requirement Acknowledgement Form
- EEO/Affirmative Action Compliance Notice
- Mandatory Equal Employment Opportunity Notice Acknowledgement
- Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 Form
- Business Registration Certificate
- Professional Services Entity Information Form
- Qualification Affidavit
- Submission Form
Verify important details
Document checkConfirm submission instructions and amendments with the issuing agency before responding.
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