About this opportunity
AI summaryThe County of Monmouth requests proposals for professional transportation consulting services during calendar year 2027 to support countywide transportation planning and implementation initiatives. The selected consultant will advocate for county interests in multimodal and public transportation projects, assist in securing and expediting regulatory approvals, identify funding sources, and perform related consulting tasks. Eligible vendors must be USA-based organizations and must either be an attorney licensed to practice law in New Jersey or retain one on staff. Consultants must submit one unbound original and five bound copies in a sealed envelope to the Division of Purchasing in Freehold, New Jersey, by 10:30 a.m. on November 17, 2026. Inquiries are due by November 11, 2026, and must be sent to Michael Nei of the Monmouth County Engineer's Office. The contract spans twelve months and compensates the consultant via a flat monthly fee alongside a $10,000 allowance for direct expenses under an established not-to-exceed ceiling.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- County of Monmouth
- Solicitation No.
- P-27-2027
Scope of work
- Advocate and advance Monmouth County interests in multi-modal transportation related projects
- Advocate for improvements to public transportation system and linkage for Monmouth County
- Identify, investigate, and secure funding for transportation initiatives
- Provide assistance in securing and expediting regulatory approvals
- Perform other transportation related consulting activities or tasks as assigned
- Assist in coordination, funding, and approvals for Belford Ferry Terminal and Port Belford Redevelopment
- Coordinate with USFWS regarding Coastal Barrier Resource System impacts on the N-61 Confined Disposal Facility
- Assist in preparing NJ Transit and FTA required documents for the Passenger Ferry Grant Program
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Location of Firm | 5 |
| Experience/Qualification of Firm in Comparable NJDOT regulations & requirements, USEPA & | 25 |
| Familiarity, Experience and Effectiveness of Firm | 20 |
| Experience/Qualifications of the Key Personnel | 25 |
| Monthly Cost | 25 |
Minimum qualifications
- Consultant shall either be an attorney licensed to practice law in the State of New Jersey, or shall have such licensed attorney available on its staff
- Evidence of sufficient experience and expertise in transportation matters including NJDOT functions, regulations, and requirements
- Expertise in Federal and State environmental regulatory requirements
- Expertise in Federal and State sources of funding for transportation related initiatives
- Understanding of Monmouth County policies/procedures and transportation needs
- Compliance with New Jersey Business Registration under N.J.S.A. 52:32-44 et seq.
Documents to include with your response
- Completed Proposal Checklist
- Schedule of Fees Form
- Statement of Ownership
- Non-Collusion Affidavit
- Consultant's qualifications & experience
- Consultant's specific proposal
- Disclosure of Investment Activities in Iran Form
- Certification of Non-Involvement in Prohibited Activities in Russia or Belarus
- References
- Resume(s) of key staff
Key dates
- Proposals due
- 10:30 a.m., on Tuesday, November 17, 2026
How to submit
- Method
- Sealed hard copy package
- Instructions
- Submit one unbound original and three copies (or five bound copies per RFP contents instructions) in a sealed envelope labeled with project name, project number, and consultant details to Ms. Helen P. Fiore, Director, Division of Purchasing, Hall of Records, 3rd Floor, 1 East Main Street, Freehold, New Jersey 07728.
Contract details
- Term
- Calendar year 2027
- Estimated value
- Flat monthly fee basis plus $10,000 allowance for reasonable direct expenses
- Insurance and bonding
- Coverage required upon contract award: Commercial General Liability with a combined single limit of $1,000,000.00 for bodily injury and property damage, maintaining completed operations insurance for at least two years after final contract payment; Business Automobile Liability with hired and non-owned vehicles; Workers' Compensation; and Professional Liability/Errors & Omissions Insurance.
- Funding
- Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Passenger Ferry Grant Program Section 5307(h) cited for Belford Ferry Terminal