The successful firm will provide the Township with architectural services relating to but not limited to the planning, designing, bidding and construction oversight phases of various projects deemed to be in the best interest of the Township. Submissions should set forth experience in these areas. Proposals will be evaluated by the Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills on the basis of the most advantageous, price and other factors considered. The evaluation will consider: a. Experience and reputation in the field; b. Knowledge of the Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills and the subject matter to be addressed under the contract; c. Availability to accommodate any required meetings of the authority; d. Familiarity with Parsippany-Troy Hills’ topography and physical infrastructure; e. Other factors to be demonstrated to be in the best interest of the Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills; f. Compensation proposal should reflect and include the following components: 1. Design fees: Fees provided for design services should be based on a percentage of construction costs for work involving new construction and/or the rehabilitation of existing facilities. Additionally, if a topographic or a utility survey is required for a project the design fee provided should be based on a percentage of the construction cost of the project. 2. In addition to the above-mentioned design fees, provide fees for inspection and supervision of construction. Such fees should be based on a percentage of construction costs for such facility projects, and other projects. (Please provide a range of percentages based on various ranges of estimated construction costs.) 3. Fees for any work which is not within the scope of work described above should be provided based on an hour rate schedule.
