Architectural and Engineering Professional Services Pool

The Housing Authority of the City of Long Branch, New Jersey is requesting qualifications from licensed architectural and engineering firms to establish a pre-qualified A/E services pool for as-needed, task-order work, with submissions due September 29, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. through BidNet Direct. This is a Qualifications-Based Selection (QBS) process under the Brooks Act and HUD Procurement Handbook 7460.8 REV 3, meaning fees will not be evaluated during selection and will be negotiated separately with top-ranked firm(s).

The scope encompasses architectural design, construction contract administration, cost estimating, energy specialist/green building rating, environmental review, fire protection engineering, landscape design, MEP/structural engineering, site planning and surveying, geotechnical engineering, and compliance with Build America, Buy America Act (BABA) requirements for HUD-funded projects. Services cover all phases from schematic design through post-completion warranty for new construction and rehabilitation projects across the Housing Authority's nine owned or operated properties comprising 569 housing units in Long Branch.

Minimum qualifications require authorization to do business in New Jersey, employment of a licensed architect or professional engineer licensed in New Jersey, direct experience providing A/E services to Public Housing Authorities or HUD-funded entities, and clear understanding of HUD Section 504, UFAS, ADA, ANSI standards, and HUD approvability. Evaluation criteria allocate 30 points to demonstrated A/E qualifications and experience, 30 points to Public Housing Authority or HUD-funded entity experience, 20 points to HUD regulations and standards knowledge, and 20 points to capability and capacity.

The contract term is one year with an option to extend for up to four additional one-year terms. The Housing Authority may award to one or multiple firms. Current insurance must demonstrate comprehensive general liability of $1 million per occurrence, workers' compensation per New Jersey law, and professional liability of $1 million per occurrence with a maximum 10% deductible. Questions are due September 15, 2026. No minimum work guarantee is provided; the Housing Authority will not pay deposits, retainer fees, or travel expenses except mileage at current IRS rates.