About this opportunity
AI summaryThe City of Salem seeks proposals from New Jersey licensed professional planners to serve as the Planning Board Planner and Engineer. The selected professional will attend Planning Board meetings and interface daily with the Planning Board Secretary to track and administer all works projects. Eligible applicants must be fully licensed and in good standing to practice as a Professional Planner in the State of New Jersey. Applicants must submit three copies of their proposal, with one clearly marked as the original, to the Planning Board Secretary at 125 West Broadway, Salem, New Jersey, by 10:00 a.m. on November 19, 2026. Submissions must include qualification evaluation responses, signed Pay to Play forms, and combined certifications regarding Russia, Belarus, and Iran activities. The Mayor and Common Council will evaluate proposals based on responsiveness, general experience and reputation, specific knowledge of the City, alignment with municipal needs, availability, office resources, and overall advantage to the City. The contract term extends from the Planning Board Reorganization Meeting in January 2027 to January 2028, with an anticipated annual value not to exceed $17,500.00.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- The City of Salem
Scope of work
- Serve as Planning Board Planner for the City of Salem
- Attend meetings with the City of Salem Planning Board
- Interface with City Planning Board Secretary on a daily basis to track and/or administer all works 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 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
- 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 other documentation demonstrating compliance with Minimum Requirements
- Written responses to Qualification evaluation questions 2 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
- Planning Board Reorganization Meeting in January of 2027
How to submit
- Method
- Hard copy
- Instructions
- Submit three copies of your proposal with one clearly marked Original to the Planning Board Secretary at 125 West Broadway, Salem, New Jersey 08079
Contract details
- Term
- From the Planning Board Reorganization Meeting in January of 2027 to Planning Board Reorganization Meeting in January of 2028
- Estimated value
- annual value of this Contract will not exceed $17,500.00