About this opportunity
AI summaryThe Borough of Medford Lakes seeks proposals from licensed engineers to serve as the 2027 Municipal Engineer for a one-year term. The selected engineer will perform general engineering services requested by the Mayor and Council, including preparing plans and specifications for public works, providing advice on regulations and ordinances, and attending public and executive meetings. Eligible applicants must be multi-disciplined with at least five years of experience, including five years as a municipal engineer, and carry at least $1,000,000 in professional liability insurance. Candidates must submit six copies of their proposals to Mark J. McIntosh by November 19, 2026, at 2:00 PM. The Borough evaluates proposals based on qualifications, technical criteria, management criteria, references, and cost competitiveness.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- Borough of Medford Lakes
Scope of work
- Provide engineering services as requested by the Mayor and Council
- Perform duties prescribed by general law and ordinance
- Prepare plans, designs, and specifications for public works, utility projects, and other improvements
- Prepare reports and provide advice regarding regulations, legislation, and ordinances
- Interact with the Borough's Administration on related issues
- Reply to inquiries from residents and/or commercial enterprises when requested
- Attend regular, special, and Executive Session meetings as requested by the Mayor and Council
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Qualifications, merit, cost competitiveness, references, and experience with issues confronting the Borough of Medford Lakes | Not specified |
| Documented evidence of fulfilling Minimum Qualifications and Minimum Requirements for Vendor Responses | Not specified |
| Technical Criteria (understanding of scope, knowledge of issues/operations, completeness, documented past performance) | Not specified |
| Management Criteria (scheduling timelines, reliability, municipal/State experience, meeting availability, resources, similar work, DEI initiatives, cultural sensitivity) | Not specified |
| Cost Criteria (relative cost, full price explanation, quality control/assurance, financial resources) | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Multi-disciplined with at least five (5) years experience in all aspects of municipal engineering
- Licensed in the State of New Jersey for at least five (5) years
- At least five (5) years prior experience as a Municipal Engineer
- Sufficient staff to satisfy the scope of services
- Experience in road construction, water/sewer plant construction, land-use law, planning/landscaping, environmental studies, GIS, materials testing, surveying, traffic, and drainage
- Extensive knowledge of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection rules and regulations
- Good standing within the Professional Engineering Community
- Has not represented adverse parties/claims against the Borough within the past three years and currently does not
Documents to include with your response
- Full name, business address, and key contact person
- Description of business organization, ownership, and organizational structure
- Years in business under present name and years under current management
- List of personnel providing services with education and license summaries
- Number of years each individual provided services to New Jersey municipal entities
- Description of additional services to be provided
- Copy or description of professional liability insurance policy
- Statement and listing of professional service fees
- Compliance statement for LAD, Affirmative Action, Prevailing Wage, ADA, and Pay to Play
- At least three (3) client references from the past five years (minimum one municipal entity)
Key dates
- Date Issued
- October 29, 2026
- Return Date & Time
- November 19, 2026 @ 2:00pm
How to submit
- Method
- Hard copy
- Instructions
- Return six (6) copies of the proposal to Mark J. McIntosh, RMC, Borough of Medford Lakes, 1 Cabin Circle, Medford Lakes, NJ 08055.
Contract details
- Term
- one (1) year
- Place of performance
- Medford Lakes, NJ
- Insurance and bonding
- Professional liability insurance in an amount of at least $1,000,000 with a carrier that has AAA rating by Best Insurance Digest.
- Funding
- 2027 Temporary and/or Final Budgets