RFQ - On Call Traffic Engineer, May 2023

C ITY OF E LIZAB E TH , C OUNTY OF U NION , N EW J ERSEY REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS ON-CALL/EMERGENCY TRAFFIC ENGINEER Contract Term July 1, 202 3 through June 30, 202 4 SUBMISSION DEADLINE 3 :00 P .M. FR I DAY JUNE 2 , 202 3 ADDRESS ALL QUALIFIC ATIO NS STATEMENT PROPOSALS IN THE FORM REQUIRED IN THE SPECIFICATIONS AND ONE (1) ORIGINAL AND ( 2 ) COPIES MUST BE DELIVERED TO: BRIDGET S. ANDERSON BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR CITY OF ELIZABETH CITY HALL ROOM 207 50 WINFIELD SCOTT PLAZA ELIZABETH, NJ 07201 - 2 - GENERAL INFORMATION & SUMMARY ORGANIZATION REQUESTING QUALIFICATION STATEMENTS (PROPOSALS) CITY OF ELIZABETH DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION 50 WINFIELD SCOTT PLAZA ELIZABETH, NJ 07201 CONTACT PERSON BRIDGET S. ANDERSON, BUSINESS ADMIN I STRATOR CITY OF EL IZABETH DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION CITY HALL ROOM 2 07 50 WINFIELD SCOTT PLAZA ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY 07201 (908) 820- 4280 E-MAIL: banderson @elizabethnj.org FAX +1 (555) 000-0000 PURPOSE OF REQUEST This document, entitled a Request for Quali fica ti ons for On-Call Traffic Engineer, is issued by the City of Elizabeth. This Request for Qualifications (RFQ) is for the sole purpose of pre-qualifying prospective on-call traffic engineering entities on Qualification Statements and experience. This R FQ d oe s not constitute a bid and is intended solely to obtain qualifications from which the City of Elizabeth ( “ the City ” ) may choose a firm or entity that best meets the City ’ s needs. It is the City ’ s intent that no statutory, regulatory, or common law b iddi ng requirement apply to this RFQ. The City intends to award contracts for these services pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5 (a)(i) and Chapter 19, P.L. 2004-N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20. 5 et seq. One or more individuals/firms may be selected to provide services. Ac cord in gly, this Request For Qualifications is being solicited under a fair and open process. PERIOD OF CONTRACT July 1, 202 3 through June 30, 202 4 . - 3 - CONTRACT FORM The successful Firm shall be required to execute the City ’ s contract, which incl udes th e indemnification, insurance, termination and licensing provisions. It is also agreed and understood that the acceptance of the final payment by Contractor shall be considered a release in full of all claims against the City arising out of, or by reason of , the work done and materials furnished under this Contract. DETAILED REQUIREMENTS OF THE REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR ON-CALL/EMERGENCY TRAFFIC ENGINEER 1. CITY OF ELIZABETH-FACTS AND FIGURES – The City of Elizabeth is a legal, governmental entity. T he City was incorporated in 1855 and operates under N.J.S.A 40:69A-1 et seq., “ the Optional Municipal Charter Law-Mayor-Council Plan. ” . The legislative authority and responsibilities of the City of Elizabeth is vested in the elected nine-member Ci ty Coun ci l. The executive power of the City is exercised by the Mayor who is responsible for enforcing the ordinances and general laws of the City. The City of Elizabeth is the fourth largest city in New Jersey. The City ’ s population is in excess of 12 0,000 a nd it consists of approximately 11.7 square miles of area. The City employs approximately 1, 5 00 people. A regional center of labor, retail, manufacturing, and transportation, the City is also the County seat of Union County, attracting the correspon ding co nc entration of government, legal and related professional services. The largest employment sectors in the City include commercial, health, transportation, construction, retail and light industry. The City ’ s operating budget is approximately $ 25 0 m illion. It provides a variety of services consisting of police and fire protection, maintenance of City streets, water and sewer systems, health and human services, park and recreational facilities, cultural activities, and refuse collection. 2. NATURE/ SCOPE O F SERVICES – The City of Elizabeth is requesting proposals from qualified entities and firms to provide On-Call Traffic Engineer . The contractor sha