On-Call Architectural and Engineering Services

The Jersey City Board of Education is soliciting qualification statements from licensed Architectural and Engineering (A/E) firms to provide professional design, engineering, environmental, and project management services on an as-needed basis. This procurement follows a Fair and Open Process to establish a pool of qualified firms capable of managing capital maintenance, facility upgrades, and alteration projects across district facilities. The contract term is twelve months, with services authorized via Purchase Orders through either Lump Sum Fee Proposals or Time and Materials (Not-to-Exceed) arrangements. Proposals are evaluated using a 100-point rubric focusing on technical qualifications and K-12 experience (40 points), staff qualifications and key personnel (25 points), cost effectiveness (20 points), and responsiveness and management approach (15 points). Key personnel, including the Principal-in-Charge and Lead Engineers, must hold active New Jersey professional licensure. Applicants must submit all documentation electronically by November 24, 2026, including a W9, Business Registration Certificate, Chapter 271 Political Contribution Disclosure, and a Statement of Ownership. Compliance with anti-discrimination provisions, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and specific insurance requirements, including a $1,000,000 per occurrence general liability limit, is mandatory.