About this opportunity
AI summaryThe City of Plainfield is requesting proposals from qualified individuals or firms to provide redevelopment and professional planning consulting services offsite. The selected vendor will review city planning and zoning documents, prepare and present redevelopment studies and plans, structure redevelopment concepts, recommend boundaries and standards, and represent the City in planning capacities and legal jurisdictions regarding redevelopment actions. The contract term runs from January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2027. Eligibility is restricted to onshore USA organizations. Submitters must have at least ten years of experience in New Jersey and possess a valid New Jersey Professional Planners License. Applicants must deliver their proposals to the Purchasing Division by Friday, November 20, 2026, at 11:00 AM. Submissions must include a cost analysis detailing hourly rates and reimbursable expenses, along with required forms such as the Owner/Stockholder Disclosure Certification, Non-Collusion Affidavit, and Business Registration Certificate.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- City of Plainfield
Scope of work
- Review city master planning, planning, and zoning documents regarding development and redevelopment
- Review, prepare, and present redevelopment studies and plans to city officials and approving authorities
- Assist in structuring redevelopment concepts acceptable to approving authorities
- Arrange and attend meetings with city officials regarding planning and zoning obstacles
- Recommend boundaries, uses, regulations, standards, incentives, timetables, and components of redevelopment plans
- Provide recommendations for municipal redevelopment team members and assist in team management
- Assist in assembling supporting documentation needed by the redevelopment team
- Appear and represent the City in a professional planning capacity before boards, authorities, or legal jurisdictions
Minimum qualifications
- Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in the State of New Jersey related to the services outlined
- Possess a valid Professional Planners License in the State of New Jersey
- National membership in the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP)
- Statement that firm and assigned individuals are not disbarred, suspended, or prohibited from professional practice
Documents to include with your response
- Technical qualifications submission
- Cost analysis with hourly rates and reimbursable expenses
- Owner/Stockholder Disclosure Certification
- C.271 Political Contributions Disclosure Form
- Non-Collusion Affidavit
- Bid Proposal Form, Initialed
- Affirmative Action Language, Signed
- Mandatory Equal Employment Opportunity Language and Certificate of Employee Information Report
- Business Registration Certificate
- Certification of Non-Involvement in Prohibited Activities in Russia or Belarus
Key dates
- Proposals due
- Friday, November 20, 2026 11:00 AM
- Contract start
- January 1, 2027
How to submit
- Method
- Hand-delivered or mailed
- Instructions
- Addressed to Purchasing Division, City Hall, 515 Watchung Avenue, Plainfield, New Jersey 07060, Attn: Cynthia Blake, Qualified Purchasing Agent.
Contract details
- Term
- January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2027
- Place of performance
- Plainfield, NJ / Vendor office premises (Offsite)
- Insurance and bonding
- Sufficient insurance to protect against all claims under Workmen's Compensation, General, Professional, and Automobile Liability.