February 29, 2008
Township of Cedar Grove
525 Pompton Ave Cedar Grove, New Jersey 07009

Notice of the Solicitation of Qualifications for Professional Services

Under a Fair and Open Process please be advised the Township of Cedar Grove is accepting sealed proposals for professional engineering design services for the reconstruction of Monroe Street (approx. length 1435 feet) and Woodside Road (approx. length 410 feet). Roadway reconstruction shall include removal of existing curbing, installation of belgian block curbing, full depth roadway reconstruction, installation of water quality treatment devices(s), if required, replacement of inlet heads and grates, restoration of affected portions of intersecting driveways, traffic line striping, and site restoration including sodding and/or seeding of lawn areas.

The proposed tasks include development of plans, bid specifications, and contract documents (12 sets) for bidding and construction in accordance with applicable state (NJ Local Public Contracts Law) and federal laws, and for approval of New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT funding administrator) as required, prior to municipal bidding process. Prospective providers are required to comply with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq (P.L. 1975, C. 127), codified at N.J.A.C. 17:27-1; and with P.L. 2001, C. 134 (C.52:32-44 et al) by submitting a copy of their Business Registration Certificate (BRC) with their proposal.

Proposals shall be submitted to the Kathy Stutz, Township Clerk, Township of Cedar Grove, 525 Pompton Avenue, Cedar Grove, N.J. 07009, no later than March 27, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. at which time sealed proposals will be opened.

Proposals will be evaluated on the basis of the most advantages to the Township of Cedar Grove, all factors considered.

The evaluation will consider:
1. Experience and reputation in the field.
2. Knowledge of the Township of Cedar Grove and subject matter addressed under the contract.
3. Availability to attend any required meetings.
4. Compensation proposal.
5. Other factors if demonstrated to be in the best interest of the Township of Cedar Grove.

Contracts will be awarded as provided by law at public meetings. This proposal is being solicited through a Fair and Open Process in accordance with N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5 et seq.