About this opportunity
AI summaryThe City of Salem seeks proposals from New Jersey licensed engineers to serve as Municipal Road/Street Project Engineer from January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2027. The selected engineer will attend meetings, interface daily with city staff to track and administer road projects, and provide professional engineering and land surveying services related to street design. Eligible applicants must hold active NJPE, NJPLS, and CME credentials, carry at least $1,000,000 in professional liability insurance, and possess a minimum of six years of experience as a New Jersey municipal engineer and in preparing municipal tax maps. Candidates must submit their proposals to the Office of the City Clerk by 10:00 a.m. on November 19, 2026, which is also the deadline for submitting questions. The City Council will evaluate proposals based on responsiveness, experience, knowledge of Salem, staff resources, and overall advantage. Primary hourly rates cannot exceed $175.00, and the city expects the total annual contract value to exceed $17,500.00.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- City of Salem
Scope of work
- Serve as Municipal Road Street Project Engineer for the Mayor and Common Council
- Attend meetings with City Council, City Officials, or Mayor as requested
- Interface with City Clerk and/or Administrator daily to track and administer road/street projects
- Provide professional services to any authorized department head upon request
- Provide professional engineering and land surveying services related to all aspects of street design
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Responsiveness to the Qualification Evaluation and other required submissions | Not specified |
| General experience and reputation in the field | Not specified |
| Specific experience/knowledge of the City of Salem and the subject matter to be addressed under the Contract | Not specified |
| Qualifications and experience which most closely match the needs of the City | Not specified |
| Availability to accommodate meeting and interface requirements with the Mayor and City Council and City Officials | Not specified |
| Office resources, including backup staff, deemed most adequate to service the needs of the City | Not specified |
| Applicant deemed otherwise most advantageous based on all information submitted or gathered | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Fully licensed and in good standing to practice civil engineering in the State of New Jersey
- Must hold an NJPE, NJPLS, and CME
- Minimum of 6 years of experience serving as a municipal engineer for a New Jersey municipality
- Minimum of 6 years experience in preparation of municipal tax maps
Documents to include with your response
- Resume and/or documentation demonstrating compliance with Minimum Requirements
- Description of experience regarding engineering services for municipal road projects
- Description of experience obtaining, designing and administering grants and loans from NJDOT, NJDEP, USDA, and NJDCA
- Description of knowledge and experience regarding Municipal Land Use Law (MLUL)
- Description of knowledge and experience regarding Residential Site Improvement Standards (RSIS)
- List of all public entities/agencies presently served as Engineer with appointment terms and contact information
- Disclosure of any license suspension or revocation in New Jersey or any other state
- Office location information and description of office resources and support staff
- Signed Pay to Play forms
- Combined Certification: Prohibited Activities in Russia and Belarus & Investment Activities in Iran form
Key dates
- Proposals due
- on or before 10:00 a.m. on November 19, 2026
- Public opening
- 10:00 a.m. on November 19, 2026
- Contract start
- January 1, 2027
How to submit
- Method
- Hard copy delivery
- Instructions
- Submit reply to the Office of the City Clerk at 125 West Broadway, Salem, New Jersey 08079
Contract details
- Term
- 1 year from January 1, 2027 to December 31, 2027
- Estimated value
- Hourly rate not to exceed $175.00; annual value anticipated to exceed $17,500.00
- Place of performance
- Salem, New Jersey
- Insurance and bonding
- Minimum one million dollars professional liability insurance for errors and omissions