The Lakewood Board of Education is seeking an architectural‑services firm to serve as its primary architect‑engineer consultant on an “as‑needed” basis for the 2026‑2027 fiscal year. The vendor will provide advisory, design, procurement, and construction‑administration services across the district’s schools and facilities, supporting long‑range planning, project design, bid preparation, grant assistance, and emergency response.
• Advisory/consulting: construction‑activity advice, long‑range facilities planning, feasibility studies, NJQSAC preparation, grant support, emergency‑mitigation assistance, and stakeholder liaison.
• Professional‑services delivery: develop scopes, cost estimates, construction documents, bid packages, and provide bid‑review/award recommendations; re‑bid support at no extra cost.
• Construction administration (if assigned): site observation, compliance verification, and submission of required DOE/SDA applications.
• Contract term: July 1 2026 – June 30 2027 (one‑year), with possible renewal; payment based on hourly rates for each staff category.
• Mandatory certifications: non‑collusion affidavit, debarment certification, affirmative‑action/EE report, political‑contribution disclosure, Iran/Russia sanctions certifications, ownership disclosure, insurance certificates, and other state‑required forms.