About this opportunity
AI summaryThe City of Summit is soliciting Qualification Statements from USA-based firms to provide general consulting engineering services on capital projects for 2027. The required scope of work includes design services, construction oversight inspection, surveying services, traffic engineering and studies, environmental services, and other professional engineering services requested by the city. Vendors will perform work offsite at their own office premises and must participate in required city meetings. Applicants must submit a complete Qualification Statement that includes an executed Letter of Qualification, basic administrative firm information, and answers to all RFQ questions. The City Administration and its designated Review Team will evaluate proposals based on experience and reputation in the field, cost-effectiveness, and availability to accommodate required city meetings. Submissions are due by November 20, 2026, and selected vendors will receive not-to-exceed contracts utilizing proposed hourly rates.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- City of Summit
Scope of work
- design services
- construction oversight/inspection
- surveying services
- traffic engineering and studies
- environmental/LSRP services
- other professional services as requested by the City
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Experience and reputation in the field | Not specified |
| Knowledge of the City and the subject matter addressed under the RFQ | Not specified |
| Availability to accommodate the required meetings of the City | Not specified |
| Other factors demonstrated to be in the best interest of the City | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Appropriate federal and state licenses to perform activities
- Copy of the Firm's New Jersey Business Registration Certificate
Documents to include with your response
- Executive summary not to exceed two (2) pages
- Executed Letter of Qualification (Appendix A)
- Executed Letter of Intent (Appendix B)
- Executed Payment Conditions and Rate Schedules Form (Appendix C)
- Copy of Firm's New Jersey Business Registration Certificate
- Description of overall experience and minimum of 2 references
- Narrative statement of understanding of City's needs and goals
- List of immediate relatives of Principal(s) who are City employees or elected officials
Key dates
- Issuance of Request for Qualifications
- October 23, 2026
- Receipt of Qualification Statements
- November 20, 2026 no later than 4:00 p.m. prevailing time
- Evaluation by Review Team, Recommendations; City Review
- December 4, 2026
- Consideration of Contract Award Resolution by Common Council
- December 15, 2026
How to submit
- Method
- hand delivery, delivery service, or US Postal Service delivery
- Instructions
- Submit an original and one (1) copy to Raymond Sullivan, Director of Community Services, 512 Springfield Avenue, Summit NJ 07901. Facsimile or e-mail not accepted.
Contract details
- Term
- 2027
- Place of performance
- Summit, NJ
- Insurance and bonding
- City's current Minimum Standard Vendor Insurance Requirements as adopted by Common Council
