About this opportunity
AI summaryThe City of Salem seeks proposals from qualified professionals to deliver risk management consultant services from January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2027. The selected consultant will advise the Mayor and Common Council, attend meetings, interface with city officials, recommend methods and insurances to manage risk, and help ensure timely processing of claims. Eligible applicants must be USA organizations demonstrating experience in the requested services and specific knowledge of public entity risk management issues. Submissions must include a resume or qualifications, a fee proposal, a State of New Jersey Business Registration Certificate, signed Pay to Play forms, and a combined certification form for prohibited activities in Russia, Belarus, and Iran. Applicants must deliver proposals to the Office of the City Clerk at 125 West Broadway, Salem, New Jersey 08079 by 10:00 a.m. on November 19, 2026. The City Council will evaluate proposals based on responsiveness, general experience and reputation, knowledge of the city and subject matter, matching qualifications, availability, and office resources to negotiate a professional services contract.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- City of Salem
Scope of work
- Serve as Consultant to the Mayor and Common Council of the City of Salem
- Attend City Council and/or City Official meetings as requested
- Interface with the Municipal Solicitor, Mayor and/or City Council members as necessary
- Provide consultation to identify and recommend professional methods to manage risk
- Recommend insurances
- Provide methods for minimization of risk
- Assure timely processing of claims
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| responsiveness to the Qualification Evaluation and other required submissions | Not specified |
| general experience and reputation in the field | Not specified |
| specific experience/knowledge of the City of Salem and the subject matter to be addressed under the Contract | Not specified |
| qualifications and experience which most closely match the needs of the City | Not specified |
| availability to accommodate meeting and interface requirements with the Mayor and City Council and City Officials for meetings, phone conferences, attendance at events and office consultations | Not specified |
| office resources, including backup staff, which are deemed most adequate to service the needs of the City | Not specified |
| the applicant who is deemed otherwise most advantageous based on all information submitted or gathered in connection with the proposal | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Demonstrate experience in performing the requested services
- Demonstrate particular knowledge related to risk management issues of public entities
Documents to include with your response
- Resume or other documentation outlining qualifications and experience as consultant
- Fee proposal
- State of New Jersey Business Registration Certificate
- Signed Pay to Play forms
- COMBINED CERTIFICATION: PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES IN RUSSIA AND BELARUS & INVESTMENT ACTIVITIES IN IRAN form
Key dates
- Proposals due
- 10:00 a.m. on November 19, 2026
- Public opening
- 10:00 a.m. on November 19, 2026
How to submit
- Method
- Hard copy delivery
- Instructions
- Submit reply to the Office of the City Clerk at 125 West Broadway, Salem, New Jersey 08079 on or before 10:00 a.m. on November 19, 2026.
Contract details
- Term
- January 1st, 2027 to December 31st, 2027, terminable at any time by City Council
- Place of performance
- Salem, New Jersey