Rfp Rfp Consulting Engineer Posted: 08/03/2026 04:00 Pm Due By: 08/14/2026 10:00 Am

The City of Bayonne, New Jersey, is soliciting proposals from qualified Professional Services providers for Consulting Engineer services through a Request for Proposals (RFP). This procurement, conducted under the “fair and open” contracting process of the New Jersey Local Unit Pay to Play Law, aims to appoint one or more Consulting Engineers with extensive experience in delivering general, professional, and consultative municipal engineering services, particularly for urban and waterfront municipalities. The comprehensive scope of work includes, but is not limited to, the design, maintenance, permitting, and construction administration for diverse projects. These projects span critical infrastructure such as municipal stormwater, sewer, and water systems (including combined sewer systems), open space enhancements (passive and active recreation parks, waterfront promenades), road and streetscape improvements, bridges, waterfront infrastructure, flood resiliency infrastructure, and ecological improvements (wetlands, riparian zones, living shorelines). Additionally, the awarded engineer(s) will be involved in developer site plan reviews, redevelopment studies and planning, and traffic and transportation engineering, supporting both City-sponsored projects and private entities subject to City approvals funded by escrow. Prospective firms must demonstrate significant experience, specifically providing at least five project examples completed within the last five years that closely align with the enumerated scopes. For each example, a brief project summary, service dates, project dollar value, owner identification, and the owner’s representative's name and phone number are required. Firms must also list all past and present municipal or government authorities they have represented. Contractors will be required to maintain substantial insurance coverage, including Worker’s Compensation, General Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence, $2,000,000 aggregate), Automotive Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence, $2,000,000 aggregate), and Professional Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence), with the City of Bayonne named as an additional insured on applicable policies. A strong indemnification clause is also a critical requirement, holding the City harmless from claims arising from the contractor's actions. Responses must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the vendor's name and the nature of the professional services contract. The submission deadline is August 14, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., local prevailing time. Each submission must include one original signed copy, either bound or stapled, along with one electronic copy on a USB drive or disc. Required standardized forms include the “Proposal, Qualifications and Costs Submission Form,” a signed and notarized “Non-Collusion Affidavit,” a signed Disclosure of Ownership form, a copy of the vendor's current New Jersey Business Registration Certificate, a Certificate of Good Standing from the NJ Department of the Treasury, and a signed W-9 form. Submissions are to be sent to the City of Bayonne, Attn: Office of the City Clerk, 630 Avenue C, Room 2, Bayonne, New Jersey 07002. Proposals will be publicly opened on August 14, 2026, at 11:30 a.m., local prevailing time, at the Dorothy E. Harrington Municipal Council Chambers. The anticipated contract term will commence on or about October 1, 2026, and conclude on December 31, 2026. Solicitation packages and standardized forms are available on the City of Bayonne website (www.bayonnenj.org) or at the Office of the City Clerk.