2026 Prof Services - Historic Property Architect/Engineer

GENERAL CRITERIA: Township of Cherry Hill desires to appoint a firm or firms to provide architectural and engineering services for Township-owned historic properties listed on the NJ and National Register of Historic Places, if or when needed throughout the year

Projects will include, but are not limited to, preservation work to maintain the Township-owned National Register Historic Sites at Croft Farm (100 Bortons Mill Road) and Barclay Farmstead (209 Barclay Lane).

There is no guarantee of the number of projects to be undertaken in 2026 or the order in which they are to be completed.

**The Township currently prioritizes work at the two historic sites based on the recommendations of the Preservation Plans for each property that were completed by HMR Architects in 2018. Copies of the historic preservation plans are available upon request.

PLEASE SEE SPECIFICATIONS BELOW FOR ALL REQUIREMENTS AND DETAILS.

2.        The qualified consultant/team must have qualifications that exceed minimum professional qualification standards for historic architect/engineer as established by the National Park Service in 36 CFR Part 61 and provide a client reference list for at least three (3) projects on National Register sites in New Jersey within the past ten (10) years. Two (2) additional references must be included for whom similar services have been provided. Respondents may include additional client references for historic site work outside of New Jersey if the applicant deems it necessary. See enclosed reference sheet.

3.        Must be experienced in obtaining permits and approvals from various state, county and local regulatory agencies with specific experience related to submission of Project Authorization Application to the NJ State Historic Preservation Office (NJSHPO)

4.        Must maintain a staff of New Jersey licensed or certified professionals sufficient to service Township of Cherry Hill including, but not limited to: civil engineers, land surveyors, planners, environmental scientists and construction administrators.

5.        Please list office location. Must be able to respond to emergent matters promptly.

6.        Must be experienced in the preparation and reporting of grant applications.

7.        Must have project managers with at least five (5) years of experience with historic properties on municipal sites and demonstrated experience of at least five (5) projects on National Register properties.

8.        Schedule of hourly rates for engineer(s) and support staff. The fee proposal at the end of this section must be completed as outlined or the proposal will be rejected.

9.         Engineer/Architect will be required to be onsite during projects as necessary to properly oversee work.