The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time. During the length of the contract, the selected architectural firm shall conduct weekly project meetings
with Town of Kearny’s representatives, including, but not limited to the Mayor, Councilmembers and
Business Administrator. The firm shall assess all unique architectural and historic features of the site
with the goal of preserving those elements. The firm shall explore the feasibility of adaptively reusing the
building for said multi-purpose community and performing arts center. The firm shall conduct at least
one evening public meeting/charette for the general public. The firm shall make separate presentations
of preliminary and final site plans to both the governing body and planning board. The firm shall develop
signed and sealed construction drawings, with Gantt chart timeline schedules, estimates of probable
construction costs, and schedules of values. The firm shall assist the Town of Kearny advertise for
bidding. The firm shall attend the bid opening, review each bid submission, prepare a bid tabulation, and
recommend the lowest responsible bidder. After the award of a construction contract, the firm shall
perform construction administration, inspection and monitoring services. The firm shall visit the site on
a weekly basis to monitor progress. The firm shall meet with the contractor and municipal officials at the
location as reasonably necessary. The firm shall respond to all request(s) for information (RFI). The firm
shall review and approve all pay applications and certified payroll documents. The firm shall work with
the Town of Kearny and the contractor to address all punch list items to the satisfaction of municipal
representatives. Finally, the firm shall perform all tasks necessary for the successful completion and
closeout of the project.
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