About this opportunity
AI summaryThe City of Salem seeks proposals from New Jersey licensed planners to serve as Municipal Planner for a one-year term from January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2027. The selected planner will attend meetings, interface with city officials, provide professional planning services to department heads, and assist the municipality with grant applications for civil projects. Applicants must be fully licensed and in good standing to practice as a Professional Planner in the State of New Jersey. The primary hourly rate cannot exceed $175.00, with billing governed by an approved rate schedule or funded through grants and third-party escrows. Candidates must submit three copies of their proposal, with one marked original, along with required certifications to the City Clerk by 10:00 a.m. on November 19, 2026. The Mayor and Common Council will evaluate submissions using qualification criteria including experience, local knowledge, office resources, and responsiveness.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- City of Salem
Scope of work
- Serve as Municipal Planner for the City of Salem
- Attend meetings with the City of Salem as requested
- Interface with City officials as necessary
- Interface with City Clerk and/or Administrator regularly to track and/or administer projects
- Provide professional services to any authorized department head upon request
- Assist Municipality in grant applications for Civil projects
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, City Council, and City Officials | Not specified |
| Office resources, including backup staff, deemed most adequate to service the needs of the City | Not specified |
| Applicant deemed otherwise most advantageous based on all information submitted or gathered | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Must be fully licensed and in good standing to practice as a Professional Planner in the State of New Jersey
Documents to include with your response
- Resume and/or documentation demonstrating compliance with Minimum Requirements
- Narrative addressing Qualification Evaluation questions 1 through 9
- Signed Pay to Play forms
- Combined Certification: Prohibited Activities in Russia and Belarus & Investment Activities in Iran form
Key dates
- Proposals due
- on or before 10:00 a.m. on November 19, 2026
- Public opening
- 10:00 a.m. on November 19, 2026
- Contract start
- January 1 st , 2027
- Contract end
- December 31 st , 2027
How to submit
- Method
- Hard copy to the City Clerk
- Instructions
- Submit reply to the City Clerk at 125 West Broadway, Salem, New Jersey 08079. Provide three copies of your proposal with one clearly marked Original.
Contract details
- Term
- 1 year commencing January 1 st , 2027 and ending December 31 st , 2027, terminable at any time by City Council
- Estimated value
- Hourly rate not to exceed $175.00