REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

                                                                         CONSTRUCTION MANAGER

      RENOVATION, REPAIR AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE

    SOUTH ORANGE MUNICIPAL LIBRARY COMPLEX

The Township of South Orange Village is requesting proposals from qualified individuals and firms to provide Professional Services, as the Construction Manager for the Renovation, Repair and Improvement of the South Orange Municipal Library Complex. These proposals are being solicited and will be awarded pursuant to a “fair and open process” as provided for in N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.7. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the successful proposer will be required to execute the certification provided for in N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.8 regarding political contributions. More specifically, proposals made by or on behalf of parties who have made political contributions set forth in N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5 shall be rejected. A copy of the RFP may be obtained on the Village website, www.southorange.org.

Municipal Offices are located at 76 South Orange Avenue, Suite 302, South Orange, New Jersey 07079.

The Township of South Orange Village reserves the right to waive informalities or irregularities in the proposal received and to reject any and/or all proposals as in its judgement may best serve the interest of the Township.  The Township shall have a minimum of sixty(60) days from receipt of the proposals to either accept or reject them.

The successful bidder shall be required to comply with the requirements of P.L. 1975, c.127.  Pursuant to P.L. 2004, c.57, effective September 1, 2004, the successful bidder shall also be required to comply with the provision of the new Business Registration Law.

By order of the Township of South Orange Village, Essex County, New Jersey.