About this opportunity
AI summaryThe City of Summit solicits Qualification Statements from qualified firms and organizations to provide 2027 affordable housing planning services. Eligible respondents must demonstrate the professional, administrative, and financial capabilities to deliver these offsite planning services across a one-year contract term and agree to the City's compensation terms. Respondents must submit an original and one copy of their Qualification Statement to the Designated Contact Person at 512 Springfield Avenue by 4:00 p.m. prevailing time on November 19, 2026. Submissions may arrive via hand delivery, delivery service, or US Postal Service, while facsimile and email submissions will not be accepted. The Review Team evaluates proposals based on the most advantageous terms considering experience and reputation in the field, availability to accommodate required City meetings, and all relevant factors.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- City of Summit
Scope of work
- Affordable housing planning services to and for the City of Summit
- Attendance at required meetings of the City
- Provision of services directly as described by the respondent
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Experience and reputation in the field | Not specified |
| Knowledge of the City and the subject matter addressed under the RFQ | Not specified |
| Availability to accommodate the required meetings of the City | Not specified |
| Other factors demonstrated to be in the best interest of the City | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Appropriate federal and state licenses to perform activities
- Demonstrated expertise and continuing capabilities in affordable housing planning services
Documents to include with your response
- Executive summary (not to exceed two (2) pages)
- Executed Letter of Qualification (Appendix A)
- Business organization description, ownership, and Principal details
- Executed Letter of Intent (Appendix B)
- Executed Payment Conditions and Rate Schedules Form (Appendix C)
- New Jersey Business Registration Certificate
- Description of overall experience, perceived relevance, and scope of work
- Name, address and contact information of a minimum of 2 references
- Narrative statement of understanding of the City's needs and goals
- List of immediate relatives of Principal(s) who are City employees or elected officials
Key dates
- Issuance of Request for Qualifications
- October 30, 2026
- Receipt of Qualification Statements
- November 19, 2026 no later than 4:00 p.m. prevailing time
- Evaluation by Review Team, Recommendations; City Review
- December 3, 2026
- Consideration of Contract Award Resolution by Common Council
- December 15, 2026
How to submit
- Method
- Hand delivery, delivery service, or US Postal Service delivery
- Instructions
- Submit an original and one (1) copy to Augusto Dal’Maso, Land Use Manager, Department of Community Services – Division of Land Use, 512 Springfield Avenue, Summit NJ 07901. Facsimile or e-mail will not be accepted.
Contract details
- Term
- For 2027
- Place of performance
- Summit, NJ
- Insurance and bonding
- Compliance with the City's current Minimum Standard Vendor Insurance Requirements as adopted by Common Council