Mechanical Engineer

The Township of North Brunswick, New Jersey, is soliciting proposals under RFP #PRO27018 for professional mechanical engineering services for calendar year 2027, with responses due November 13, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time through the Township's online procurement portal. The opening will be held virtually via Zoom at the same time on November 13.

Work is performed on an as-required basis, as directed by the Township Administrator or authorized by the governing body. Deliverables include mechanical engineering analyses, reports, surveys, designs, plans, specifications, permit applications, cost estimates, and construction administration. Project areas include municipal facility electronic components, environmental and energy conservation, renewable energy conservation upgrades at parks and recreation, senior center, and public works facilities, capital project planning and design, bidding services, feasibility studies, and grant or loan applications for projects funded by federal, state, or county agencies, where applicable. The consultant advises the governing body, staff, and all Township departments, committees, boards, and agencies, and must be available on a 24-hour basis for emergency response. Required credentials include evidence of compliance with federal and state licensing requirements. The contractor must comply with New Jersey prevailing wage, affirmative action, and anti-discrimination requirements.

The total authorization is not to exceed $5,000 for general consultation services in 2027, excluding specialized projects that require separate contract amendments and funding authorization. Services bill hourly under the provided rate schedule, from $86 per hour (Robotic Total Station) to $219 per hour (Senior Project Manager, Partner, and Managing Partner/Administrative Partner). Travel time is excluded from billing. Reimbursable expenses include out-of-state transportation, field office facilities when authorized, mileage at the IRS Standard Mileage Rate ($0.72 per mile, not exceeding $50 per round trip), permit and application fees, and messenger services. When encumbered funds reach 70% of the authorization, the professional must state whether additional funding is needed, and any increase requires a new or amended professional service resolution approved by Township Council. Required insurance includes general liability of $1 million per person and $1 million per accident for bodily injury, $2 million aggregate for property damage, $5 million commercial excess liability, $1 million professional liability per claim and annual aggregate, and automotive liability coverage.

Departmental and legal evaluation is estimated to conclude November 14, 2026, with potential contract award anticipated January 4, 2027.