PUBLIC NOTICE
Request for Proposals – Engineering Services (2nd Occasion)
The Town of West New York Parking Utility Requests Proposals from Engineering Firms Interested in Providing “Engineering Services” for the Period of one (1) year
Introduction
Pursuant to the Fair and Open Process described under N.J.S.A. 19:44A-1, et seq., the Parking Authority seeks
Request for Proposals (“RFP”) from engineering firms that wish to provide general engineering services to the Parking Authority for a contract period of one year. All candidates are required to comply with N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27 et seq. as amended. (Affirmative Action). Each candidate shall submit proof of business registration with the New Jersey Division of Taxation (P.L. 2004, C.57). The successful firms must have significant experience in providing engineering services to New Jersey municipalities and/or other New Jersey public entities. Preference shall be given to firms that employ at least one Certified Municipal Engineer (“CME”).
The successful firms will provide the Parking Authority with engineering services relating, but not necessarily limited to planning and designing capital improvements for public buildings, roads, parks and recreational facilities. Additionally, the successful firms will provide engineering services in technical and administrative areas such as municipal budgeting, traffic engineering, pavement management, storm water management, water system operations, municipal land use, public contracts law, personnel practices, data management, infrastructure maintenance and any other matter as directed by the Parking Authority.
Request for Proposals will be received by the Executive Director, Amiris Perez of the West New York Parking Utility, in the County of Hudson, New Jersey, at the Parking Authority, 224-60th Street, West New York, N.J. 07093 on March 12, 2019 no later than 9:45 a.m., in accordance with the Request for Proposals now on file in the office of the Executive Director, 224-60thStreet, West New York, N.J. (telephone 201-295-1575; aperez@wnypanj.com), where same may be obtained during office hours from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday – Friday.
All RFPs shall be submitted in sealed envelopes addressed to the Executive Director of The West New York Parking Utility, Amiris Perez, the envelope shall have marked conspicuously on its face on the top right-hand side in letters not less than one inch the word “Request for Proposals” followed immediately below those words in letters not less than one half inch high: “Request for Proposals for Engineering Services 2nd Occasion for the West New York Parking Utility” and underneath that “To be received on the 12th day of March, 2019 by 9:45 a.m.” Proposals will not be accepted by facsimile transmission or e-mail. Proposals shall be submitted using white 8.5” x 11” paper and shall be in accordance with the specifications contained in the Request for Proposals.
In order for RFPs to be accepted by mail or courier, the RFPs must be placed in an outer envelope, and be clearly marked in the same manner as set forth above, with the same size and information.
Proposals are being solicited through a fair and open process in accordance with N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5 et seq. Responders are required to comply with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. (P.L. 1975, c. 127 as amended) and N.J.A.C. 17:27-1.1 et seq. Respondents must submit an original and two (2) copies of their Proposal to:
West New York Parking Utility
Attn: Amiris Perez, Executive Director or Steven Rodas, Purchasing Agent
224 – 60th Street
West New York, NJ 07093
The West New York Parking Utility reserves the right to reject any or all Proposals, to waive any informalities or to accept a Proposal which, in its judgment, best serves the interest of The West New York Parking Utility.