Purpose: The following procedures are designated to provide for a fair and open process in awarding professional services based on qualifications, merit and cost effectiveness through accessible advertising. Services include annual appointments and day-to-day programs, projects and contracts. Scope of Services: TOWNSHIP ENGINEER Any persons or firms interested in providing professional services to the Township of Mantua (“Township”) as defined in the New Jersey Statutes, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-2(6). 1. Appointment of Engineer. There shall be a Township Engineer who shall be appointed by majority vote of the Township Committee (hereinafter “Committee”) for a term of one (1) year, and shall be under a contract for services to be performed with the Township. In lieu of appointing an individual, the Township Committee may appoint a firm of engineers. The member of the firm acting as Township Engineer shall be both licensed civil engineer and a Certified Municipal Engineer of the State of New Jersey. 2. Duties. The Township Engineer shall perform such duties as are prescribed by general law and ordinance, and in addition shall be subject to approval by a majority of Committee or the Township Administrator (hereinafter the “Administrator”). A. Prepare or cause to be prepared plans, designs and specifications for public works and improvements undertaken by the Township either on force account or by public contract. B. Provide and maintain surveys, maps, plans, specifications and control records with respect to public works and facilities owned or operated by the Township. C. Provide technical and engineering advice and assistance to other Township departments as needed. D. Maintain all papers, documents, memoranda, reports and other materials relating to the administration of engineering duties of the Township Engineer within the property of the Township. Upon the termination of their services with the Township, the Township Engineer shall forthwith surrender to the Township all such property.
