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of the similar criteria which can be modified to be more project specific. The criteria selected from the list below shall be cited in the public solicitation as per 23 CFR 172.7(a)(1) • Prepare a rating guide (Appendix C) that provides guidance to the selection committee on how to assign points for each of the evaluation factors. • Prepare a detailed cost estimate, using a project cost work hour proposal form that is approved by the LAPM, showing project specific tasks and workhours for the professional services, to be broken down by the type of labor, direct costs, and Consultant’s fixed fee and Overhead Rate for the defined scope of work. • Submit the detailed RFP, the rating form, the rating guide, cost estimate and to NJDOT-BLA for their review and approval. • Prepare a package of documents to be distributed to firms responding to the solicitation for preparation of technical proposals along with a separate cost proposal. These documents- along with the advertisement- must be approved by NJDOT-BLA prior to advertising for proposals. The Proposal Package includes: o The approved RFP. o An estimated project schedule using a Bar Chart or Critical Path Method including milestones including start date, duration and completion date. o The evaluation form that includes the weighted evaluation factors and their relative importance. o A cover letter containing instructions for submitting proposals including the time and place for submission of the proposals, the cost proposal and the DBE/Trainee requirements. The requirement that the technical Proposal and Cost Proposal are to be submitted in separate sealed envelopes will be clearly stated in the RFP. Advertisement for Consultant Services Township of West Orange advertises for technical proposals. The advertisement is placed in at least two legal newspapers (1 local and 1 regional), for three consecutive weeks. Township of West Orange will provide at least 14 working days after the last advertisement for the Consultant to respond to the solicitation. A copy of the advertisement and dates will be filed at Township of West Orange offices unless requested by the Local Aid District Office The advertisement must include the following statement • “Proposals are being solicited through a fair and open process in accordance with N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.3, et seq., and as such, contractors are exempt from

sement must include the following statement • “Proposals are being solicited through a fair and open process in accordance with N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.3, et seq., and as such, contractors are exempt from the limitations on making political contributions under that law. Further, for that reason, as well as because of language in the New Jersey's Annual Appropriations Act, refusal to disclose campaign contributions otherwise required by N.J.S.A. 12 | P a g e