About this opportunity
AI summaryThe Township of Warren seeks professional planning services for its township and land use boards from January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2027. The selected planner will provide general planning advice, review zoning codes, draft ordinances and resolutions, coordinate sewer capacity impacts, draft planning grants, prepare Master Plan updates, and assist with affordable housing and public outreach. Bidders must submit sealed proposals endorsed with their name and the designation "TOWNSHIP OF WARREN, SEALED PROPOSAL, PLANNER" to the Purchasing Department by 3:00 pm on November 24, 2026. Submissions cannot exceed five pages excluding resumes and must include qualifications, a work plan, and an hourly rate schedule, with evaluations focusing on firm and team experience, abilities and methodology, and cost.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- Township of Warren
Scope of work
- General planning services and technical advice on planning and land use needs
- Review and evaluation of existing zoning codes and recommendations based on Master Plan
- Drafting ordinances for requested changes to zoning and land use codes
- Assisting Township staff in producing technical reports and public outreach presentations
- Assisting the Township Attorney with preparation of ordinances and resolutions
- Coordinating with the Sewer Director regarding available sewer capacity and impacts
- Drafting planning grants as and when needed
- Reviewing development applications and assisting with Affordable Housing Plans and Master Plan updates
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Experience and Qualifications of the Firm and Project Team | Not specified |
| Abilities and Method of Providing Services | Not specified |
| Cost | Not specified |
| Completeness of Proposal | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- New Jersey licensed municipal planner
- Significant municipal experience providing planning services similar to those requested
- Experience assisting municipalities with preparation of Affordable Housing Plans
- Successful proposals/projects completed for local government clients within the last five (5) years
Documents to include with your response
- Cover letter signed by an authorized person
- Rate schedule including rates of all applicable staff
- Individual resumes and biographies for all staff to be assigned
- Copy of Planner License
- Political Contribution Form
- Certificate of Insurance
- Affidavit of Non-Collusion
- Ownership Disclosure Certification
- Disclosure of Investment Activities in Iran
- Disclosure of Investment Activities in Belarus or Russia
Key dates
- Issue Date
- October 28, 2026
- Questions due
- at least ten (10) days prior to the date fixed
- Proposals due
- November 24, 2026 at 3:00pm
- Contract start
- on or about January 1, 2027
How to submit
- Method
- Sealed hard copy
- Instructions
- Submit an original and 7 copies in a sealed envelope marked 'TOWNSHIP OF WARREN, SEALED PROPOSAL, PROFESSIONAL SERVICES PLANNING SERVICES FOR TOWNSHIP & LAND USE BOARDS' to the Purchasing Department at 3 Mountain View Road, Suite 102, Warren, New Jersey, 07059. Proposals may not exceed 5 pages, excluding resumes. Proposals via facsimile or email will not be accepted.
Contract details
- Term
- January 1, 2027 – December 31, 2027
- Place of performance
- Township of Warren, Somerset County, New Jersey
- Insurance and bonding
- Certificate or Certificates of Insurance with Declaration Pages providing third-party liability protection, requiring 30 days notice to the Township prior to material change or cancellation.