WESTAMPTON TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION

NOTICE OF SOLICITATION

REQUESTS FOR QUALIFICATIONS

Notice of Solicitation

Notice is hereby given that pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20, New Jersey Pay to Play, and other legislative enactments, more specifically Chapter 271 of the laws of the State of New Jersey, the Westampton Township Board of Education located at 700 Rancocas Road, Westampton, New Jersey 08060 is seeking RFO's for professional services to be provided to the Board of Education as listed below for the period July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011.

  Board of Education Solicitor,

  Environmental Consultant,

  Board of Education Auditor,

  Board of Education Insurance Consultant,

  Board of Education Architect 

  School Physician

Requests for qualifications are on file at the School Business Administrator/ Board Secretary's office at 700 Rancocas Road, Westampton, NJ 08060 and may also be downloaded from the Board of Education's website.

All RFQ's must be received by the Board of Education School Business Administrator/Board Secretary no later than 2:00 PM on April 23, 2010, at the Board of Education office located at 700 Rancocas Road, Westampton, NJ 08060.  All questions concerning this notice should be addressed to the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary, H. Leo Leroux.

All statements of qualifications for professional service contracts shall include at a minimum the following information:

1.  Names of individuals who will perform required tasks as well  as the listing of their licenses.

A.  Identify the person who will be primarily responsible for the services required by the Board of Education and provide a description of the experience of the primary person with projects and issues similar to those more specifically set forth in this proposal and on behalf of the Board of Education of Westampton Township.

B. Identify persons who will serve as back up to the primary person including resumes of all parties.

2.  Describe ability to provide services in a timely fashion including a description of your staffing and a description of your familiarity with the services required by the Board of Education of Westampton Township.

Board of Education Solicitor

Scope of Services

Specialized services required - The selected professional (solicitor) will be expected to provide specialized professional services to the Board of Education during the entire year on an as needed basis.  Various issues arise during the normal course of business involving the need for professional services on matters that will require guidance and advice from the aforesaid professional.  Because such services, at times, represent emergency situations, the solicitor will be expected to return a phone call to the Board of Education on the same day.  The professional will also be expected to be available to provide advice to the Board of Education during non-business hours including the attendance at meetings when requested.

Minimum Qualifications

1.  Solicitor's firm shall have three or more licensed professionals on staff whose major focus and work has been and remains providing professional services to and advising public entities.

2.  The firm shall have at least ten (10) years experience in representing public entities.

3.  The firm shall designate one professional within the firm who will be assigned to represent the interest of the School District.  This individual shall have been admitted and/or licensed in his/her profession and be in good standing.

4.  The firm and individuals assigned to work with the School District shall be well versed in all aspects of the School District's operations.

Environmental Consultant

Scope of Services

Services shall be performed by the consultant consistent with the highest professional skill and care.  The consultant will develop an environmental program in the areas of air quality, asbestos, chemical, Right to Know, and occupational medicine.  It will be the responsibility of the consultant to ensure the District's compliance with all statutes and regulations while conducting  training of appropriate District personnel in these environmental matters.

Auditor

Scope of Services

The Board of Education desires to appoint a firm of certified public accountants to act as board auditors for the Westampton Township Board of Education.  Applicant should demonstrate knowledge of board of education auditing laws and regulations and experience in providing advice to boards of education on records compliance issues.  Any experience or knowledge of matters that directly affect the Westampton Township Board of Education should be addressed.

Minimum Requirements

1.  The firm must employ a minimum of two (2) certified public accountants who have been licensed in that capacity for a period of not less than seven (7) years each prior to the date of appointment.

2.  The firm must employ a minimum of two (2) registered school board accountants licensed and qualified in that capacity for a minimum of five (5) years each prior to the appointment.

3.  Must have a minimum of ten (10) years' experience in providing auditing services to boards of education within the State of New Jersey.

4.  Must maintain a current principal office within the State of New Jersey.

5.  Must describe any special services available to school board clients.

6.  Must list all past and present school board clients.

7.  Must provide hourly billing rates for employees possible assigned to service the Board of Education.

Insurance Consultant

Submission

Proposing firms shall provide evidence that the minimum qualifications are met.  Proposal should also include cost details including hourly rates of the individuals who perform services and a list of delineating the numbers and types of public clients represented by the solicitor and firm.

Evaluation of Proposals

The School District intends to award a professional services contract for the defined scope of work under the Fair and Open Process in accordance with N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq.

The proposals will be evaluated by a committee of staff and Board Members of the School District based upon information supplied by each Proposer in response to the RFP and the following criteria: