Design Services For Farnham Park Redevelopment Project

The City of Camden, New Jersey is requesting proposals for engineering and design services for the Farnham Park Redevelopment Project, with proposals due September 17, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. The project is funded by the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities Urban Heat Island Mitigation Program and requires compliance with New Jersey Local Public Contracts Law and mandatory affirmative action and equal employment opportunity provisions.

The scope encompasses replacing a deteriorated pavilion with a new permanent roofed structure for shade and thermal relief, upgrading the existing splash pad, and installing a new playground with heat-conscious materials and layouts. All design work must incorporate passive cooling techniques, high-albedo materials, and ADA accessibility compliance. The project location is Farnham Park, 1648 Baird Blvd, Camden, New Jersey 08103.

The contract is awarded on a Time and Materials basis with a Not-to-Exceed maximum amount (specific value not stated). The anticipated project duration is ninety calendar days. Proposers must submit comprehensive, itemized budget breakdowns showing estimated hours and costs for each task, with all hourly rates considered all-inclusive. Non-reimbursable costs include internal communications, travel time, mileage, routine email correspondence, file organization, and billing administration; travel time for mandatory attendance events is reimbursed at one-half the proposed rate.

Evaluation criteria are technical approach (20%), record of satisfactory performance on similar projects (20%), personnel experience and competence (15%), experience in heat mitigation and park design (25%), geographical location (5%), and cost of services (15%). Proposers must provide a Statement of Qualifications with three examples of relevant projects completed within the past five years with similar scope and magnitude.

Required insurance includes General Liability ($1,000,000 occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate), Workers' Compensation (statutory), Employer's Liability ($1,000,000), Professional Liability ($1,000,000), and Automobile Liability ($1,000,000). Vendors must provide proof of New Jersey Business Registration. Questions are due September 9, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. A mandatory site visit and pre-bid meeting are scheduled. The project is subject to state oversight under a Transitional Aid Memorandum of Understanding, requiring written approval from the Director of the Division of Local Government Services for certain contracts and consultant hiring.