Professional Engineering Services - FEMA Public Assistance Hurricane Ida Recovery Projects (Projects 1-5)

The City of Orange Township, Essex County, New Jersey, is actively seeking proposals for specialized Professional Engineering Services critical to its FEMA Public Assistance Hurricane Ida recovery efforts. This Request for Proposals (RFP No. 2026-FEMA-IDA-ENG-01) covers five distinct recovery projects (Projects 1-5), aiming to transition FEMA-approved scopes into construction-ready documentation. The comprehensive scope of work includes meticulous document review, essential field verification, detailed engineering design, permitting assistance, thorough preparation of bid documents for future construction, robust construction-phase support, diligent inspection oversight, precise cost reconciliation, and accurate FEMA closeout documentation. These vital projects encompass permanent repairs to access roads for Wells 3 & 4, critical spillway and geotextile repairs at Mills Pond, structural and electrical rehabilitation of the Orange Reservoir Dam (addressing gabion baskets, electrical conduits, light fixtures, and spillway joints), scour damage repairs at Campbells Pond Dam, and extensive utility infrastructure restoration across multiple locations within Orange Township, including Well #3 electrical conduits and significant water, sewer, storm, base, and asphalt repairs along Thomas Boulevard, Cleveland Street, and Mechanic Street. The selected engineering firm will function as an independent professional advisor, tasked with verifying all existing FEMA documentation, field conditions, cost estimates, and environmental compliance requirements. Proposers must be highly qualified professional engineering firms holding current licenses to practice in the State of New Jersey. Essential qualifications include substantial, relevant experience with FEMA Public Assistance programs, disaster recovery projects, and a proven track record in municipal infrastructure engineering, specifically pertaining to water, sewer, stormwater systems, dams, reservoirs, roadways, utilities, and comprehensive permitting and construction support. Key submission requirements for demonstrating capability include providing explicit proof of New Jersey professional engineering licensure, clearly identifying the responsible engineer of record, presenting a detailed project team organization chart alongside resumes for all key personnel, and furnishing a list of similar project references complete with municipal or public owner contact information. No mandatory pre-bid meetings or site visits are scheduled for this specific engineering services RFP; however, the selected firm will be expected to support and potentially attend pre-bid meetings for subsequent construction procurements. Detailed proposals must be submitted to the City of Orange Township, Office of the Business Administrator, located on the 2nd Floor of City Hall at 29 North Day Street, Orange, NJ 07050. The firm deadline for proposal submission is Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at 11:00 AM. Prospective contractors are solely responsible for obtaining and thoroughly reviewing all official public notices, attached documents, City-required forms, and any addenda published by the City. The proposal package should encompass a signed cover letter, a firm profile outlining office locations for project execution, a narrative detailing the proposed project approach and understanding of FEMA scope control, a completed fee proposal form as specified in Appendix A, and all mandatory City certifications, disclosure forms, a Business Registration Certificate, and insurance certificates. This solicitation does not require any bid security or performance bonds for these professional engineering services. For any direct inquiries regarding this RFP, contact C. Hartwyk via email at CHartwyk@OrangeNJ.Gov. UNLOCK