About this opportunity
AI summaryPlumsted Township seeks proposals for various professional service contracts for the 2027 calendar year. The scope of work covers multiple roles, including Municipal Attorney, Labor Counsel, Bond Counsel, Hearing Officer/Conflict, Special Counsel, Redevelopment Counsel, Affordable Housing Attorney, Tax Appeal Attorney, Township Prosecutor, Public Defender, Bankruptcy Attorney, In Rem Foreclosure Attorney, Planning/Land Use Attorney, Municipal Auditor, Township Engineer, Planning and Special Projects Engineers, Professional Planner, Qualified Purchasing Agent, Fee Accountant, Financial Advisor, and Grants Consultant. All proposers must hold valid licenses required by State law to execute their respective professions, and they must provide a New Jersey Business Registration Certificate. Submissions must be delivered electronically through BidNet Direct by November 24, 2026, at 11:30 AM prevailing time, with no physical submittals accepted. Proposers must also submit all inquiries through the designated electronic portal.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- Township of Plumsted
- Solicitation No.
- 26-05
Scope of work
- Municipal Attorney, Labor Counsel, Bond Counsel, and Special Counsel services
- Hearing Officer/Conflict, Alternate Hearing Officer/Conflict, and Redevelopment Counsel services
- Affordable Housing Attorney, Tax Appeal Attorney, and Bankruptcy Attorney services
- Township Prosecutor, Alternate Prosecutor, Public Defender, and Alternate Public Defender services
- In Rem Foreclosure Attorney and Planning/Land Use Attorney services
- Municipal Auditor, Fee Accountant, and Financial Advisor services
- Township Engineer, Planning/Land Use Engineer, and Special Projects Engineer services
- Professional Planner, Qualified Purchasing Agent (MAIL), and Grants Consultant services
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Experience and references | Not specified |
| Cost consideration - including, but not limited to, historical costs | Not specified |
| Submission of all required documents | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Fully licensed to carry out the duties of respective professions as required by State law
- Attorneys must be an attorney at law of New Jersey
- Township Engineer and Land Use Board Engineer must be a New Jersey licensed professional engineer with at least five years municipal experience and three years prior experience as a Municipal Engineer
- Township Planner must be a New Jersey licensed professional planner
- Qualified Purchasing Agent must possess QPA certification issued by DCA State Division of Local Government Services and five years of government purchasing experience
Documents to include with your response
- Standardized Submission Form
- Professional Service Entity Information Form
- Cost details / rate schedule and expenses
- Sealed Submission Label for Proposal
- Statement of Ownership Disclosure
- Business Registration Certificate
- Prohibited Activities in Russia or Belarus / Investment Activities in Iran Certification
- Form W-9
- Certificates of Insurance
- Employee Information Report Form AA-302
Key dates
- Opening and Due Date
- November 24, 2026 @ 11:30 AM
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via BidNet Direct
- Instructions
- Submissions must be conducted on the electronic platform BidNet Direct at www.bidnetdirect.com//plumstedtownship. The Township will only receive electronic submittals, no other physical submittals will be accepted. Include the completed sealed submission label uploaded with response.
Contract details
- Term
- Not exceeding twelve (12) consecutive months for the calendar year 2027, with a transitional period not extending more than ninety (90) days beyond expiration if needed.
- Place of performance
- Township of Plumsted, Ocean County, New Jersey
- Insurance and bonding
- Workers Compensation and Employer's Liability Insurance with minimum Employer's Liability of $100,000. General Liability Insurance with limits of not less than $1,000,000 per person, $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury, and $2,000,000 aggregate for property damage. Automobile Liability with $1,000,000 for property damage. Engineers require professional liability/malpractice insurance of at least $1,000,000 with a AAA Best rating carrier. Contracting unit named as Additi…