RFQ - Engineering Services

Union City Public Library ("Library ") requests qualifications for the services and goods set forth below in accordance with the "fair and open process" pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq. 1) Engineering Services May be delivered by hand , overnight courier or mail. The envelope containing the response must be received by the Purchasing Agent by the date and time set forth above. No late responses will be accepted. Responses should be detailed and comprehensive in addressing the service provider 's qualifications so the Library may make an informed decision. The Responses will be evaluated by the Library on the basis of the following criteria: 1. Experience and reputation in the field. 2. Knowledge of PUBLIC LIBRARIES, and of matters concerning the Union City Public Library , and of the subject matter to be addressed under the contract, to wit: Construction of an Addition and Renovation. 3. Availability to attend Union City Public Library meetings and other matters. 4. Availability of personnel and other resources to provide such services. 5. Cost details, including the hourly rates of each of the individuals who will perform the services and the time estimates for each individual, all expenses, and where appropriate, total cost of "not to exceed" amount. 6. Description of firm's engineers' education, experience, qualifications, number of years with the firm and a description of their experience with projects similar to those described above; 7. Experience related to providing engineering services to public entities; 8. At least four (4) references, three (3) of which must have knowledge of your service to public entities; 9. Examples of your record of success (or significant achievements) servicing public entities; 10. Other factors if demonstrated to be in the interests of the Union City Public Library. The Contract for Engineering Services will be awarded based on the most advantageous responses, price and other factors considered. Prospective service providers are required to comply with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-3 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27. Responses must include the prospective contractors New Jersey Business Registration Certificate and current Certificate of Employee Information Report. The Library reserves the right to reject any and all responses. The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time.

Division 03 -	Concrete, Concrete Forming, Cast-in-Place Concrete.
Division 04 -	Masonry, Unit Masonry, Concrete Form Masonry Units.
Division 05 -	Metals, Structural Metal Framing.
Division 06 -	Wood, Plastics, and Composites, Rough Carpentry, Finish Carpentry, Millwork, Architectural Woodwork.
Division 07 -	Thermal and Moisture Protection, Dampproofing and Waterproofing, Thermal Insulation, Roof and Deck Insulation, Weather Barriers.
Division 08 -	Openings, Doors and Frames, Entrances, Storefronts, and Curtain Walls, Windows.
Division 09 -	Finishes, Plaster and Gypsum Board, Tiling, Acoustical Ceilings, Resilient Flooring, Carpeting, Acoustic Treatment, Painting.
Division 10 -	Specialties, Visual Display Units, Markerboards, Tackboards, Signage, Compartments and Cubicles, Toilet Compartments, Fire Protection Specialties, Fire Protection Cabinets, Fire Extinguishers, Flagpoles.
Division 11 -	Equipment, Library Equipment, Library Stack Systems, Audio-Visual Equipment.
Division 12 -	Furnishings, Window Treatments, Casework, Countertops, Rugs and Mats, Furniture, Institutional Furniture, Library Furniture, Book Shelves, Study Carrels, Index Card File Cabinets, Portable Audience Seating, Seat and Table Assemblies.
Division 13 -	Special Construction.
Division 21 -	Fire Suppression, Water-Based Fire-Suppression Systems.
Division 22 -	Plumbing, Plumbing Piping, Facility Water Distribution, Plumbing Equipment, Plumbing Fixtures, Drinking Fountains and Water Coolers, Drinking Fountains.
Division 23 -	Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), Instrumentation and Control for HVAC, HVAC Air Distribution, Central HVAC Equipment.
Division 26 -	Electrical, Medium-Voltage Electrical Distribution, Lighting, Interior Lighting, Emergency Lighting, Exit Signs, Exterior Lighting.
Division 27 -	Communications, Structured Cabling, Data Communications, Voice Communications, Audio-Video Communications.
Division 28 -	Electronic Safety and Security, Intrusion Detection, Fire Detection and Alarm.
Division 31 -	Earthwork, Site Clearing, Grading, Soil Treatment.
Division 32 -	Exterior Improvements, Flexible Paving, Asphalt Paving, Rigid Paving, Concrete Paving, Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks, and Driveways, Paving Specialties, Parking Bumpers, Pavement Markings, Fences and Gates.
Division 33 -	Utilities, Water Utilities, Sanitary Sewerage Utilities, Storm Drainage Utilities.