Professional Architectural Services- Preparation of Bridging Documents for Construction of a Public Works Facility

The Township of Livingston, Essex County, New Jersey is requesting proposals for professional architectural services to prepare bridging documents for a new Department of Public Works facility, with proposals due July 22, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. under RFP 14-2026. The firm must be New Jersey-licensed and headquartered or maintain substantial presence in New Jersey—a locational eligibility filter.

The scope encompasses programming and needs assessment, schematic design, bridging documents across all disciplines (architectural, structural, MEP/FP, and civil engineering), and design-build procurement support. Bridging documents will represent 35–50% design completion and serve as the baseline for a subsequent Design-Build RFP. The facility will occupy approximately 8.3 acres on Industrial Parkway in Livingston and accommodate approximately 50 DPW staff with a seven-bay service area, salt shed, material storage, fuel pumps, private offices and workstations, a 50-person breakroom and training room, a secondary 24-person conference/training room, locker rooms, and ancillary support spaces. The selected architect must retain sub-consultants for civil engineering, mechanical/electrical/plumbing, and structural engineering disciplines.

Respondents must submit fixed fees broken down by project phase and discipline, plus reimbursable expense rates. Required insurance includes worker's compensation with $1,000,000 employer's liability, general liability of $1,000,000 per person and $2,000,000 property damage aggregate, and professional liability of $1,000,000 per claim and $1,000,000 aggregate.

Evaluation criteria weight personnel qualifications and experience at 30%, knowledge of the Township at 15%, experience with similar projects at 20%, technical qualifications at 10%, ability to perform timely at 10%, and cost competitiveness at 15%. Interviews are scheduled July 27–31, 2026. Contract award and Notice to Proceed are anticipated August 11, 2026, with bridging documents due October 16, 2026. Questions are due June 26, 2026, with responses provided July 10, 2026. All respondents must comply with New Jersey statutory requirements including non-collusion affidavits, affirmative action compliance, and certifications regarding Iran investment and Russia/Belarus sanctions.