About this opportunity
AI summaryThe Township of Mantua seeks a New Jersey licensed Employee Assistance Program provider to deliver professional crisis response counseling and offsite support. Required services include 24/7 immediate telephone counseling with TDD availability, referrals for specialized counseling or rehabilitation, on-site emergency assistance, a multi-session counseling model, periodic utilization reports, and educational outreach materials. Eligible bidders must be onshore United States organizations with demonstrated experience aiding employees and qualified providers meeting US DOT 49 CFR Part 40 standards. Proposals are due by December 2, 2026, at 3:00 P.M. Submissions may be delivered to the Township Administrator at 401 Main Street in Mantua, New Jersey, or submitted digitally via email or online. The contract term lasts for one year from the date of award. Evaluators will select a provider based on qualifications, merit, experience, references, and cost competitiveness.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- Township of Mantua
Scope of work
- Live, immediate telephone crisis response counseling 24/7/365 with TDD availability for hearing-impaired individuals
- Licensed, credentialed counselors available in sufficient numbers and locations for urgent and non-urgent matters
- Referrals to qualified resources for specialized counseling or rehabilitation needs
- On-site assistance for workplace emergencies, critical incident stress management, defusing, and debriefing
- Substance abuse assessment and US DOT-qualified Substance Abuse Professional services under 49 CFR Part 40
- Consultation, training, and assistance for Township leadership and union stewards regarding troubled employees
- Outreach and educational materials for employees and family members including brochures, posters, and wallet cards
- Multi-session/client/fiscal year counseling model and annual/periodic utilization reports
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Qualifications of the individual or firms who will perform the service or activity | Not specified |
| Experience and references | Not specified |
| Ability to perform the service or activity in a timely fashion, including staffing and staff familiarity | Not specified |
| Cost Competitiveness | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- New Jersey licensed program provider with demonstrated prior experience aiding employees, family members, and organizations
- Appropriately licensed and credentialed EAP counselors
- Specific knowledge, training and expertise in assessment and treatment of chemical dependency and other addictions
- Knowledge, training and required certifications for US DOT-qualified Substance Abuse Professional services under 49 CFR Part 40
- Network EAP service providers with mandatory referral process including fitness for duty evaluations and threat assessments
Documents to include with your response
- An original signed copy of complete proposal
- Cost proposal with hourly rates, meeting/site visit/travel expenses, and additional service costs
- Non-Collusion Affidavit properly notarized
- Stockholder Disclosure Certification
- Authorized signatures on all forms
- Disclosure of Contributions to NJ ELEC
- Business Registration Certificate(s) for State of New Jersey (must be submitted prior to award)
- Documentation of professional liability/malpractice insurance coverage
- Statement of compliance with N.J.S.A. 10:5-1 et seq. and P.L. 1975, c.127
- Financial Disclosure Statement pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:9-22(1) et seq. if required by law
Key dates
- Submission Deadline
- December 2, 2026 3:00 P.M.
- Annual performance review
- late November, early December
How to submit
- Method
- Hard copy
- Instructions
- Address all proposals to Township of Mantua, Attn: Jennica Bileci, Township Administrator, 401 Main Street, Mantua, NJ 08051. Submit two (1) copies of the proposal.
Contract details
- Term
- One (1) year from date of award (or one year from the first day of January of the year of appointment and until a successor has been appointed and qualified)
- Insurance and bonding
- Documentation that insurance for professional liability/malpractice coverage with limits as to liability acceptable to the Township.