Engineering firm to provide bid & permit ready drawings&construction management

Mercer County, New Jersey is seeking proposals from qualified engineering firms to provide comprehensive services for the West Windsor Branch Library renovation project. The Request for Proposals (RFP2025-06) requires a licensed New Jersey engineering firm to develop bid and permit-ready drawings, specifications, and provide construction management services for HVAC and roof repairs. Specific deliverables include detailed design work, value engineering options, permit acquisition, and comprehensive construction oversight, with all bid documents and permitting to be completed by July 15, 2025, and construction bids to be advertised in August 2025. The proposal evaluation will be based on several weighted criteria: experience (30 points), technical competence (20 points), management and personnel qualifications (10 points), ability to complete services in a timely manner (20 points), and pricing (20 points). Electronic sealed bids are scheduled to be opened on April 8, 2025, at 11:30 A.M. via a live-streamed electronic platform on BidNet Direct, with proposals to be submitted electronically through the specified website.

The project is entirely funded through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) by the U.S. Department of the Treasury, with the contract period running from agreement execution until September 2025 and an option to extend to September 2026. While no specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, the County reserves the right to award multiple contracts. The scope involves comprehensive infrastructure upgrades, including replacing 12 rooftop HVAC units with energy-efficient systems using R-454B refrigerant, installing new GAF roofing systems with 25 and 30-year warranties, and implementing COVID-19 mitigation technologies like bipolar ionization and UV-C light systems. Respondents must comply with federal and state requirements, including equal employment opportunity regulations and Americans with Disabilities Act provisions. Although a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the project involves significant infrastructure improvements to the library, with the total project timeline estimated at approximately 26 weeks and focusing on enhancing energy efficiency, indoor air quality, and building performance.