Engineering Services Cy 2027

The Township of Stafford, New Jersey is requesting sealed electronic proposals for Engineering Services during calendar year 2027, with proposals due October 20, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. prevailing time via the Bonfire E-Procurement platform. This is a multi-category professional-services RFP that also includes Affordable Housing Services, Appraisal Services, Architectural Services, Attorney Services, Auditing Services, Financial Services, Municipal Court Services, Physician Services, Psychological Evaluating Services, Veterinary Services, Planning Board Services, and Zoning Board of Adjustment Services; bidders may respond to one or multiple categories.

The award will be made to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder as determined by the Township's evaluation of qualifications, experience, and ability to complete work within contract timeframes. The Township reserves the right to award in whole or in part, by item or category. All proposals must comply with N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq. (fair and open process), N.J.S.A. 40A:11-a et seq., and N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27.

Mandatory compliance requirements include prevailing wage act compliance with certified payroll submission via the New Jersey Wage Hub, affirmative action certification, non-collusion affidavits, workers' compensation insurance with a $1,000,000 minimum general liability threshold, stockholder disclosure statements, business registration certificates, and proof of non-debarment from federal contracting. Bidders must submit a ten percent bid guarantee (not to exceed $20,000) and a Consent of Surety certificate confirming availability of performance and payment bonds. Upon award, successful bidders must provide executed performance bonds equal to one hundred percent of the contract amount and labor/material payment bonds within twelve calendar days of notice.

Bids remain firm for sixty calendar days following opening. The public proposal opening will be held at Stafford Township Municipal Building, 260 East Bay Avenue, Manahawkin, New Jersey 08050, with virtual Zoom access provided. An unofficial tabulation sheet will be available on the portal within 24 hours of opening. Contracts are subject to annual availability and appropriation of sufficient funds. Vouchers are approved and paid via check within five business days following the first and third Tuesday of each month.