About this opportunity
AI summaryThe County of Middlesex Office of the Purchasing Agent requires a vendor to provide American Dream Down Payment Program services for its expansion pilot program in Middlesex, NJ. The selected vendor must conduct offsite first-time homebuyer training and process program applications. Scope duties include delivering group homebuyer counseling classes at least quarterly covering credit counseling, budgeting, and steps to homeownership. The vendor may only invoice for services per client at the contracted fee after closing occurs and the vendor certifies completing the required service level. Eligibility is restricted to onshore USA organizations. Bids must be submitted electronically via Middlesex County's procurement portal by November 19, 2026, at 10:00 am. Prior to contract award, required documents include a Business Registration Certificate registered before the bid due date, a Certificate of Liability Insurance, W-9, ADA Compliance Form, non-debarment certification, and EEO affirmative action disclosures.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- County of Middlesex Office of the Purchasing Agent
- Solicitation No.
- B-27-066
Scope of work
- Provide group first-time homebuyer counseling classes at least quarterly covering credit counseling, budgeting, and steps to homeownership
- Provide individual counseling to each EPPADD applicant who has started the program
- Submit EPPADD applications, including collecting and verifying source documents such as pay stubs and tax returns
- Collect, review, and submit required program compliance documents to the County Division of Housing and Community Development
- Verify that homebuyers meet residency requirements established by the County
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Lowest Fee Per Unit of Service | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Compliance with State of New Jersey Business Registration requirements prior to award
- Not debarred, suspended, or excluded on SAM.gov or state lists
- Compliance with equal employment opportunity requirements under N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq.
Documents to include with your response
- Bid Sheet
- Price Certification Signature Form
- Statement of Ownership Form
- Non-Collusion Affidavit
- Disclosure of Investment Activities in Iran Form
- Certification of Non-Involvement in Prohibited Activities in Russia or Belarus Form
- Document Checklist
- Business Registration Certificate
- Certificate of Liability Insurance
- W-9 Form
Key dates
- Bid Release Date
- October 29, 2026
- Response Deadline
- November 19, 2026, 10:00 am
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via the agency portal
- Instructions
- Submitted electronically via Middlesex County's Electronic Procurement Portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/middlesexcountynj
Contract details
- Set-aside / preference
- Qualified Business Enterprise Set-Aside Program with a collective 20% goal for Qualified Minority, Women, Veteran, and Small Business Enterprises
- Place of performance
- Vendor premises / Offsite in Middlesex County, NJ
- Insurance and bonding
- General Liability with minimum $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 general aggregate; Workers Compensation with Statutory Limits and Employer Liability limit of $1,000,000 per accident. County of Middlesex must be named as additional insured on a primary and non-contributory basis.
- Funding
- FTA