Land Surveying Services

Background
The Township of Franklin, located in Somerset County, is seeking proposals for professional Land Surveying Services. This initiative aims to support open space acquisitions and other surveying needs, aligning with the township's commitment to effective land management and environmental stewardship. The contract will be awarded through a fair and open process as mandated by New Jersey law.

Work Details
The contractor will provide various land surveying services including:

- Hourly rates for reviewing title reports, existing mapping, and surrounding deeds.
- Field crew services for traverses, locating property line evidence, physical features, wetland flags, and obtaining topography.
- Analysis of field data and preparation of survey maps to Green Acres or SADC standards.
- Setting corner markers and monuments.
- Completing Green Acres or SADC Surveyor’s Certification.
- Submission of completed survey mapping including two mylar plottings and an electronic copy in AutoCAD format.

Optional services may include reviewing updated Township Tax Maps, updating or creating Tax Maps from subdivision maps and filed deeds, gathering stormwater infrastructure data, and inputting this data into GIS format for watershed mapping.

Period of Performance
The contract is set to commence on October 1, 2025, with a duration of 12 months until September 30, 2026.

Place of Performance
The services will be performed within the geographic boundaries of the Township of Franklin in Somerset County, New Jersey.

Bidder Requirements
Bidders must comply with EEO/Affirmative Action requirements as per New Jersey law. A valid New Jersey Business Registration Certificate must be submitted prior to contract award. Additionally, bidders are required to submit a Statement of Ownership Disclosure and a Non-Collusion Affidavit. Proof of licensure for providing Professional Services in New Jersey is also necessary.