RFQ - Sewer Consulting Engineering Services 2027- Proposals due 11-20-26

The City of Summit is soliciting Qualification Statements from qualified firms and individuals for the provision of Sanitary Sewer Consulting Engineering Services for the year 2027. This Request for Qualifications (RFQ) seeks to establish a pool of professionals capable of supporting the City's Sanitary Sewer Utility needs, including collaboration with the City’s Engineering and Public Works departments. The comprehensive scope of work involves providing an in-house team member for one day per week (7 AM to 3:30 PM) to handle project management, plan review, site inspections, grant administration through PMRS, floodplain reviews, and addressing resident complaints. Additionally, the selected firm must designate a licensed professional engineer to serve as the Sewer Engineer, available for up to 10 hours per week for correspondence, meetings, or in-house support. Firms responding to this RFQ must demonstrate extensive experience in providing sanitary sewer consulting engineering services and a proven track record of delivering high-quality results. Required submission components include an executive summary (not exceeding two pages), an executed Letter of Qualification, and detailed administrative information such as the firm's business organization, ownership (including principals with 10% or more interest), and a statement confirming compliance with all applicable local, State, and Federal laws. Respondents must also provide an executed Letter of Intent, a Payment Conditions and Rate Schedules Form, and confirm possession of appropriate federal and state licenses, including a copy of their New Jersey Business Registration Certificate. Firms should describe their overall experience, including at least two relevant client references with contact information, and provide a narrative understanding of the City’s needs. Qualification Statements must be submitted in an original and one (1) copy to Raymond Sullivan, Director of Community Services, City of Summit, Department of Community Service, 2nd Floor, 512 Springfield Avenue, Summit, NJ 07901. Submissions are due no later than 4:00 p.m. prevailing time on November 20, 2026. Submissions will only be accepted via hand delivery, delivery service, or US Postal Service delivery; facsimile transmissions or e-mail submissions will not be accepted. There is no specific mention of required bid security or performance bonds in this RFQ. All official communications regarding this RFQ or the procurement process must be directed in writing to the Designated Contact Person, Raymond Sullivan.