Engineering and architectural consulting services and, surveying services

The City of East Orange, New Jersey, is requesting qualifications for engineering, architectural consulting, and surveying services on an on-call basis for the one-year period January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2027, with submissions due December 9, 2026, at 11:00 a.m.

Preference is given to firms employing at least one Certified Municipal Engineer (CME). The scope encompasses planning and design services; construction support for capital improvements to public buildings, roads, parks, utilities, and recreational facilities; and technical and administrative services in traffic engineering, pavement management, stormwater management, water system operations, municipal land use, and infrastructure maintenance. The City may select one or more qualified firms for various projects based on key personnel qualifications, experience, availability, ability to meet schedules, firm size, location, and subject matter expertise.

Pricing is established on an hourly rate basis for personnel categories including principal engineers, senior project managers, civil engineers, environmental engineers, electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, surveyors, architects, landscape architects, construction managers, and various specialized technicians and operators. No minimum payment is guaranteed.

Respondents must submit comprehensive qualification statements addressing firm organization, ownership structure, professional staff qualifications and experience, references from prior public entity work, evidence of affirmative action compliance, current business registration certificates, professional licenses, and insurance documentation indicating minimum professional liability coverage of $1 million per claim and $3 million aggregate. Compliance certifications required include non-collusion, ownership disclosure, EEO/affirmative action, Iran investment activities, Russia/Belarus sanctions compliance, and business entity disclosures. All submissions must be submitted electronically via the PlanetBids procurement portal. Questions are due November 30, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. The City reserves the right to cancel any contract upon thirty days' written notice.