Specifications include, but are not limited to: Consultation services shall consist of: 1. Perform an assessment of the property to determine the availability for placement of a tower/antennas. 2. Administering preparation of bid specifications for the solicitation of bids from organizations that are prospectively considering leasing property from Burlington Township for purposes of constructing a wireless telecommunications tower and compound and the placement of antennas and ancillary equipment on that Township-owned property. 3. Administer post-bid detail negotiations for the construction of a wireless telecommunications cell tower with various telecommunication carriers that may be seeking coverage in the Burlington Township area. Recommend options to the governing body that will maximize the potential revenue that may be generated from the site. Work out details of the approval and building process while assisting the Township with effective communication of all phases of project with the public 4. Prepare site information and assure that site information is delivered to the right decision makers within each carrier to maximize the likelihood that each of the carriers in the industry will choose the Burlington Township Tower when seeking coverage in Burlington Township. The contractor will facilitate any necessary on-site meetings with wireless carriers and work to evaluate their equipment and other technical needs. 5. Work with the municipality and interested carrier(s) to arrive at an installation design(s) that is optimized to handle present and reasonably expected future needs of the municipality and potential tenants. 6. Bid Process- Design and prepare bid specifications for the construction and installation of cellular antenna(s) on the Burlington Township Water Tower that optimize the potential revenues realized from the site. The bid specifications for the lease of the facility shall be prepared in compliance with the laws of the State of New Jersey. 7. Post-Bid Phase - Upon completion of the initial bid process, the contractor shall work with the successful bidder(s) to see that the lease(s) are finalized and that the location of equipment on the site moves forward efficiently. 8. Management – Provide an optional component of the proposal submittal that covers, on an ongoing basis, management of the site. Management shall include monitoring ongoing equipment placement and replacement in the facility and on the tower, tracking all lease payments and enforcing lease increase mandates, monitor maintenance of the site and interface between the Township and the Tenants regarding any issues of concern that may arise.
