About this opportunity
AI summaryThe Township of Warren seeks proposals from qualified vendors to provide municipal surveying services. The requested scope encompasses boundary and topographic surveys, right-of-way and easement surveys, tax map maintenance and updates, and GIS mapping support, alongside optional services like drone mapping and as-built surveys. The contract will run for one calendar year from January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2027. Applicants must deliver an original and seven copies in a sealed envelope to the Purchasing Office by 3:00 pm on November 24, 2026; submissions via facsimile or email will not be accepted. Inquiries should be sent in writing by email to Assistant Purchasing Agent Barbara Streker. The Township will evaluate submissions based on firm and team experience and qualifications, abilities and service delivery method, hourly rate costs, and proposal completeness.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- Township of Warren
Scope of work
- Boundary and topographic surveys including CAD and PDF drawings coordinated to NJ State Plane System
- Right-of-way and easement surveys, legal descriptions, plats, and exhibits
- Tax map maintenance and updates in compliance with N.J.A.C. 18:23A-1 et seq.
- Township GIS and asset management integration and mapping support
- Drone-based aerial mapping and orthophotography
- Utility location coordination (NJ One Call) and monument recovery/setting
- Survey support for capital improvement projects and review of developer-prepared plats
- As-built surveys, elevation certificates, and Base Flood Elevation determinations under FEMA regulations
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Experience and Qualifications of the Firm and Project Team | Not specified |
| Abilities and Method of Providing Services | Not specified |
| Cost (hourly rates provided) | Not specified |
| Completeness of Proposal | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Licensed Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) in New Jersey
- At least five (5) years of municipal or public sector experience
- Demonstrated experience in boundary, topographic, and construction surveying for municipalities or public agencies
- Sufficient staff, equipment, and technology including GPS and CAD/GIS capabilities
Documents to include with your response
- Cover letter signed by an authorized person
- Qualifications, experience, and rate schedule for applicable staff
- Individual resumes/bios for all assigned staff and copy of license
- Minimum of three and no more than six references (or five references on provided form)
- Political Contribution Form
- Certificate of Insurance
- Affidavit of Non-Collusion
- Ownership Disclosure Certification
- Plan and Equipment Questionnaire
- Certifications of No Activities with Iran, Belarus and Russia
Key dates
- Issue Date
- October 28, 2026
- Proposals due
- November 24, 2026 at 3:00pm
- Requests for interpretation due
- at least ten (10) days prior to the date fixed for the opening of bids
- Contract start
- January 1, 2027
How to submit
- Method
- Sealed hard copy
- Instructions
- Submit an original and 7 copies in a sealed envelope endorsed with bidder name and designation TOWNSHIP OF WARREN, SEALED PROPOSAL, SURVEYER (or SURVEYING SERVICES) to the Purchasing Office, 3 Mountain View Road, Suite 102, Warren, NJ 07059. Proposals by fax or email are not accepted. The proposal shall not exceed 5 pages, excluding resumes.
Contract details
- Term
- January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2027
- Place of performance
- Township of Warren, Somerset County, New Jersey
- Insurance and bonding
- Professional Liability (Errors and Omissions): Minimum $1,000,000 per claim. General Liability: Minimum $1,000,000 per occurrence. Workers Compensation and Employer Liability per statutory limits. Certificates of insurance naming Warren Township as an additional insured must be provided prior to contract award, with 30 days notice of cancellation.