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Bid Title

Evaluation Report- Professional Planning and Technical Services Consultant For: SAFE STREETS & RD'S

Issuing Agency

Township of West Orange

Location

New Jersey

Published Date

Jun 5, 2026

Closing Date

Jun 10, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

Bid Title:	Evaluation Report- Professional Planning and Technical Services Consultant For: SAFE STREETS & RD'S
Category:	Notifications
Status:	Open

Description: TOWNSHIP OFWESTORANGE COMPETITIVE CONTRACT REPORT FOR THE PROFESSIONAL PLANNING AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE SAFE STREETS AND ROADS FOR ALL, SUUDIES AND SUPPLEMENTAL PLANNING Evaluation and Recommendation of an Award for the 2026 contract for professional planning and technical support services for the Safe Streets and Roads for all (SS4A), Studies and Supplemental Planning for completion of the project by August 2029. This report was prepared in accordance with the requirements of competitive contracting under the Local Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A.40A:11-4.1 et seq., for reasons explained herein. History By resolution No. 285-25 on December 9, 2025, the Township of West Orange authorize the execution of a grant agreement for the grant funding from the U.S. Dept. of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) for the Safe Streets and Roads for ALL (SS4A) grant program to fund studies and supplemental planning in the amount of $450,000 that requires a 25% match of the grant amount by the Township that is equivalent to $112,500.00. Township Council for the Township of West Orange (the "Township") adopted Resolution 65-26 on March 3, 2026, which authorized the Township to utilize Competitive Contracting in lieu of public bidding to award a contract for the professional planning and technical support services. On March 12, 2026 the Township of West Orange (TOWNSHIP) advertised for bids on the Township website, with proposals due on April 9, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.  Addendum 1 was issued March 27, 2026 to answer questions.  Addendum 2 was issued on April 2, 2026 to answer questions and extend the bid date to April 23, 2026.  Addendum 3 was issued on April 9, 2026 to answer more questions. At the date and time designated, the following five companies submitted proposals: Boswell Engineering 330 Phillips Rd. South Hackensack, NJ 07606 CME 1460 Route 9 South Howell, NJ 07731 Neglia 34 Park Ave Lyndhurst, NJ 07071 NV5 412 Mt. Kemble Ave, Suite 100C Morristown, NJ 07960 Michael Baker International One Gateway Center, Suite 1601 Newark, NJ 07102 Evaluation The methodology for awarding competitive contracts is based on an evaluation and ranking, which shall include technical, management, and cost pursuant to the Local Public Contracts Law. The Township formed a committee to review and evaluate proposals received. The committee members are Panayiota Reynolds, Purchasing Agent; Zayibeth Carballo, Engineer and Director of Engineering; Matthew Reiss, Sergeant for the West Orange Police Department, Jared Malveda, Assistant Municipal Engineer, and Glenn McCarthy, Administrative Analyst for the Department of Engineering. The results of the committee's assessment and scoring are: Scoring weight 1-100 Panayiota Reynolds Boswell Engineering                        77 CME                                                       77 Neglia                                                   42 NV5                                                       82 Michael Baker International        85 Zayibeth Carballo Boswell Engineering                        79 CME                                                       79 Neglia                                                   28 NV5                                                       86 Michael Baker International        92 Matthew Reiss Boswell Engineering                        80 CME                                                       76 Neglia                                                   37 NV5                                                       83 Michael Baker International         88 Jared Malveda Boswell Engineering                        98 CME                                                       94 Neglia                                                   21 NV5                                                       100 Michael Baker International                 100 Glenn McCarthy Boswell Engineering                              92 CME                                                       82 Neglia                                                   48 NV5                                                       92 Michael Baker International                 88 Total weighted score: Boswell Engineering                        426 CME                                                       408 Neglia                                                   176 NV5                                                       443 Michael Baker International                  453 Recommendation: Based upon; their experience in performing similar work for Essex County, an existing understanding of the county roads within the Township of West Orange through their work with the County, the qualifications and experience of the staff and sub-consultants presented, and their level of understanding of the scope of work and propose technical methodology to complete the work required. The committee recommends Michael Baker International Inc. for the Award for the professional planning and technical support services for the Safe Streets and Roads for all, Studies and Supplemental Planning for completion of the project by August 2029. Submitted by: Panayiota Reynolds, QPA Publication Date/Time: 6/5/2026 8:30 AM Publication Information: Website Closing Date/Time: 6/10/2026 12:00 AM

Commodity Codes

• NAICS 541330Engineering Services
• NAICS 541611Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
• NAICS 541690Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
• NAICS 541990All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

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