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City of Union City Community Development Agency Planning Consultant Services

Buyer
City of Union City
Place of performance
Union City, New Jersey
Submission deadline
Nov 23, 2026

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The City of Union City requests proposals from licensed New Jersey planners to serve as a planning consultant to the city and the Community Development Agency. The selected vendor will assist with HUD entitlement grant funds, draft documentation, secure the program grant agreement, and provide ongoing advice and technical assistance for program execution from January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2027. Candidates must hold a New Jersey planning license, demonstrate substantial municipal planning experience, and provide cost details, references, and mandatory disclosure forms. The city will evaluate proposals based on qualifications, experience, references, and cost competitiveness. Proposers must submit one original and two copies of their sealed proposals by 12:00 pm on November 23, 2026, to 3715 Palisade Avenue.

Scope of work

  • Manage matters related to entitlement grant funds received from HUD and related HUD rules and regulations
  • Prepare documentation for the Community Development Program for the pending fiscal year
  • Secure the grant agreement from HUD for the Program
  • Provide services in connection with Program execution after the HUD grant agreement is entered into
  • Advise and assist the City and Program Director in executing projects and completing eligible activities
  • Advise and assist with respect to any required amendments to the Program
  • Assist in preparing reports and publications including Environmental Assessments, Requests for Release of Funds, and benefits analyses
  • Provide technical assistance to staff and represent the agency at meetings with municipal, county, state, and federal entities

How proposals are evaluated

CriterionWeight / scoring
Qualifications of the individuals who will perform the tasks and the degree of their respective participationNot specified
Experience and referencesNot specified
Ability to perform the task in a timely fashion, including staffing and familiarity with the subject matterNot specified
Cost competitivenessNot specified

Minimum qualifications

  • Significant experience in municipal planning and drafting planner’s reports with respect to applications for development
  • Licensed planner in the State of New Jersey
  • Proof of business registration with the New Jersey Division of Taxation (P.L. 2004, C.57)
  • At least four (4) references, three (3) of which must have knowledge of service to public entities

Documents to include with your response

  • Cost details, including hourly rates, time estimates, expenses, and total not to exceed amount
  • Statement of ownership disclosure (c.52:25-24.2)
  • Business Registration Certificate
  • Disclosure of Investment Activities in Iran Form
  • Certification of Non-Involvement in Prohibited Activities in Russia or Belarus
  • Executed Statement Concerning Ethics Complaints
  • Candidate’s education, experience, qualifications, and years with firm
  • At least four references
  • Documentation of Affirmative Action compliance / Mandatory EEO language compliance

How to submit

Method
Sealed proposals
Instructions
Submit one original and two (2) copies of the RFP on white 8 ½” x 11” paper to Hilda I. Rosario, City Clerk, City of Union City, 3715 Palisade Avenue, Union City, New Jersey 07087.
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