About this opportunity
AI summaryThe Borough of Cresskill requests qualification statements from licensed insurance agents or firms to provide risk manager services for a one-year professional services contract running from January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2027. The selected risk manager will handle risk management for property casualty and employee benefits, manage municipal medical and liability insurance claims, and support borough employee medical coverage. Eligible respondents must hold a New Jersey insurance agent license and demonstrate significant experience providing risk management services to New Jersey public entities or municipalities. Submissions require education and experience details, cost details including hourly rates or a not-to-exceed total, four municipal government references, New Jersey affirmative action compliance, and a certificate of insurance showing professional liability coverage of at least $1,000,000. Selection criteria include experience, references, and cost competitiveness. Applicants must deliver one original qualification statement and one copy on a flash drive to 67 Union Avenue by November 20, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. The buyer does not accept submissions via facsimile or email.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- Borough of Cresskill
Scope of work
- Providing risk management services for the Borough's property casualty and employee benefits
- Managing municipal claims arising from medical and liability insurance coverage
- Assisting with the State Health Benefits Plan
- Assisting in Union Contract negotiations
- Evaluating, securing, and managing all aspects of medical insurance coverage for borough employees
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Qualifications of the individuals who will perform the tasks and the amounts of their respective participation | Not specified |
| Experience and references | Not specified |
| Ability to perform the task in a timely fashion, including staffing and familiarity with the subject matter | Not specified |
| Cost competitiveness | Not specified |
| Description of subcontracted portions and identification of subcontractors | Not specified |
| Employment of union or non-union employees | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Licensed insurance agent in the State of New Jersey
- Significant experience providing risk management services to New Jersey municipalities and/or New Jersey public entities
- Experienced in managing municipal claims arising from medical and liability insurance coverage
- Experience with the State Health Benefits Plan and union contract negotiations
- At least four municipal government references, three having knowledge of service to public entities
Documents to include with your response
- Qualification Statement
- Appendix A - Letter of Qualification
- Appendix B - Letter of Intent
- Cost details including hourly rates, time estimates, expenses, or not-to-exceed amount
- Evidence of compliance with New Jersey affirmative action requirements
- Copy of New Jersey Business Registration Certificate
- Copy of required professional federal and/or state licenses
- Narrative statement of understanding of Borough needs and goals
- List of immediate relatives of principals who are Borough employees or elected officials
- Certificate of insurance evidencing professional liability insurance
Key dates
- Issuance of Request for Qualifications
- October 27, 2026
- Receipt of Qualification Statements
- November 20, 2026 by 10:00 a.m.
- Opening of RFQ
- November 20, 2026 at 10:30 a.m.
- Appointment of Borough Risk Manager
- January 1, 2027, or thereafter
How to submit
- Method
- Mail or hand delivery
- Instructions
- Submit one original together with one submission on a flash drive to Borough Clerk Mrs. Francesca Maragliano. Submissions will not be accepted by facsimile transmission or e-mail.
Contract details
- Term
- January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2027 (one year)
- Place of performance
- Borough of Cresskill, NJ
- Insurance and bonding
- Professional liability insurance with limits of not less than $1,000,000.00 each claim / $1,000,000 annual aggregate; Borough may request additional financial information if deductible exceeds $20,000.00 or has self-insured retention limits.