About this opportunity
AI summaryThe City of Burlington Board of Education seeks proposals for an architect of record to provide comprehensive professional architectural and consulting services. Responsibilities include preparing designs, specifications, construction cost estimates, and Department of Education educational specifications, as well as securing permits and approvals from state, county, and local authorities. Eligible bidders must be certified to provide architectural services in New Jersey, possess at least five years of experience serving school boards, employ project managers with five years of board experience, and maintain an office close enough to ensure prompt attendance. Bidders must submit sealed proposals clearly marked with the solicitation information to the Office of the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary by November 24, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. Submissions must include a transmittal letter, descriptions of services and relevant experience, listed school boards served, employee hourly billing rates, and a completed Iran investment disclosure certification. All written requests for interpretation must arrive at least ten days before the submission deadline.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- CITY OF BURLINGTON Board of Education
- Solicitation No.
- AOR-2027
Scope of work
- Provide advice to the Board and administrators during projects
- Work cooperatively with the Board Attorney and Business Administrator in bidding, award, and closeout of projects
- Assist the Board in recommending project actions
- Obtain permits and approvals from State, County, and local agencies
- Prepare DOE educational specifications and grant applications
Minimum qualifications
- Must be certified to provide architectural services in the State of New Jersey
- Must have a minimum of five (5) years of experience in providing architectural services to boards of education
- Must be experienced in obtaining permits and approvals from various State, County and local agencies
- Must maintain on staff, or contract with, New Jersey licensed or certified professionals
- Must maintain an office location in close enough proximity to respond to emergencies
- Must be experienced in preparation of DOE educational specifications and grant applications
- Must have project managers with at least five (5) years of school board experience
- Must list school boards served and provide hourly billing rates for assigned employees
Documents to include with your response
- Transmittal Letter
- Description of Services and Experience
- Chapter 271 Political Contribution Disclosure Form
- Non-Collusion Affidavit
- RFP Proposal Form
- Russia Belarus Prohibited Activities Form
- Vendor Questionnaire and Certification
- Affirmative Action Questionnaire, Affidavit and Exhibit A
- Statement of Ownership
- Disclosure of Investment Activities in Iran Form
Key dates
- Proposals due
- Tuesday, November 24, 2026 11:00 a.m.
- Bid Opening Date
- Tuesday, November 24, 2026 11:00 a.m.
How to submit
- Method
- Sealed envelope by mail, delivery service, or in person
- Instructions
- Submit one original and one duplicate copy in a sealed envelope to Raymond A. Bonnette, III, School Business Administrator/Board Secretary, City of Burlington Board of Education, 518 Locust Avenue, Burlington, New Jersey 08016. Electronic submissions are not accepted.
Contract details
- Term
- From the date of board appointment at its January 2027 re-organization meeting until the January 2028 re-organization meeting of the Board of Education
- Place of performance
- Burlington, New Jersey
- Insurance and bonding
- Professional Liability Insurance Certificate with limits of $1,000,000 Errors & Omissions Insurance or Professional Liability. Workers' Compensation Insurance as required by New Jersey and United States law.