RFP# 08-27 Architectural Services

East Orange Board of Education is seeking a professional architectural firm to provide “as‑needed” comprehensive architectural services for the district’s schools for the fiscal year 2025‑2026. The scope covers everything from initial planning and feasibility studies through design development, construction administration, regulatory liaison, reporting, and emergency response. The contractor must be NJ‑licensed, NJSDA‑pre‑qualified, and have a minimum ten‑year track record with public school projects, including at least five recent district engagements. Proposals are to be submitted in sealed paper envelopes by 10 a.m. on 31 Mar 2026; the contract runs from 1 Jul 2025 to 30 Jun 2026 and may be renewed only if funds are appropriated, though professional‑service contracts are generally non‑renewable. Evaluation will weigh technical merit (30 pts), management approach (30 pts), and cost (40 pts). • Provide full‑service architectural support: planning, design, construction administration, regulatory approvals, and reporting. • Must respond to emergent calls within 2 hours and meet extensive background‑check and certification requirements. • Requires submission of a 10 % bid guarantee (max $20 k) and extensive paperwork with original blue‑ink signatures. • No electronic submissions; all documents must be mailed or delivered in person.