Qualifications for annual Professional Consulting Engineering Services required by the Cumberland County Utilities Authority, 333 Water Street, Bridgeton, New Jersey 08302, are being sought through the fair and open process in accordance with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 19: 44A-20.4. Qualifications will be received until Thursday, 10:30 A.M. December 3, 2026, at which time they will be publicly opened and read. LATE SUBMITTALS WILL BE RETURNED UNOPENED.
It is the intent of the Cumberland County Utilities Authority to award one (1) contract for Professional Consulting Engineering Services after reviewing the qualifications submitted in accordance with the evaluation criteria in Section G of this Request for Qualifications.
Qualifications shall be submitted in sealed envelopes bearing the legend:
Professional Consulting Engineering Services
for the Cumberland County Utilities Authority RFQ #2027-03
One (1) copy of Qualifications to be submitted to:
Cumberland County Utilities Authority Attn: Dominic Buirch, Executive Director 333 Water Street Bridgeton, NJ 08302
1. The Cumberland County Utilities Authority assumes no liability for the cost of preparation of qualifications incurred by any firm submitting a qualifications package. The right is reserved by the Cumberland County Utilities Authority to reject any and all RFQs and the right to waive minor discrepancies.
B. GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED
1. The Consulting Engineer shall be a New Jersey licensed professional engineer.
2. Shall review and make recommendations concerning wastewater treatment systems, connections, and extension applications regarding the same in accordance with applicable laws, local ordinances, and regulations.
3. Shall prepare reports requested by the Authority, its Commissioners, Director and Deputy Director regarding planning and development of their projects affecting the Authority and its customers.
4. Perform engineering reviews, inspections, and general oversight of the authority facilities.
5. Prepare Annual Report on the condition of the facility, as well as the status and current Capital and Operational Improvements, and to project any future improvements to the Authority's facilities, as required by Bond Resolution.
6. Provide engineering advice as appropriate on regulations, permit compliance, operation and maintenance, purchase of equipment and chemicals, etc.
7. Attend the monthly meetings of the Authority and prepare a written report on activities.
8. Shall review Construction Bids and attend related Committee meetings as requested.
9. Shall guide, advise, and work in cooperation with the Director, Deputy Director, staff, and Commissioners on general engineering matters relating to the authority.
10. Have extensive knowledge of collaborating with I-BANK to acquire financing for capital projects and the ability to access and utilize state grants.
11. Prepare Bid Specifications for construction projects and procurement of materials as required.
12. Provide Construction Management Services for projects under $10,000,000 construction costs, when directed by the Authority.
13. Additional services that may be required by the Authority.
The contract term: January 1, 2027 to December 31, 2027.
