What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe Borough of Northvale requests qualifications for 2027 professional contract positions under a fair and open process. Requested roles include Borough Attorney, Borough Auditor, Borough Engineer, Bonding Attorney, Financial Services, IT Consultant, Grant Writer, Planner, Prosecutor, Public Defender, Real Estate Consultant/Appraiser, Tax Appeal Attorney, Environmental Engineer-LSRP, Risk Management Consultant/Broker-Health Insurance, and Combined Board Planning/Zoning Attorney and Engineer. Applicants must submit eight copies of their resumes and letter applications in a sealed envelope to Frances Weston, Municipal Clerk, 116 Paris Avenue, Northvale, New Jersey 07647, by 10:00 a.m. on December 8, 2026. Submissions must include a New Jersey Business Registration Certificate, a Certificate of Employee Information Report, municipal references, and proposed annual retainer and excluded service rates. The Mayor and Council will evaluate submissions solely on the provided materials, weighing experience, reputation, Borough knowledge, staff, office location, and flat-rate meeting availability.
Scope of work
- Borough Attorney, Bonding Attorney, Tax Appeal Attorney, and Planning/Zoning Attorney
- Borough Auditor and Financial Services
- Borough Engineer, Environmental Engineer (LSRP), and Planning/Zoning Engineer
- IT Consultant and Grant Writer
- Risk Management Consultant/Broker-Health Insurance
- Prosecutor and Public Defender
- Real Estate Consultant/Appraiser
- Planner
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Experience and reputation in the field for the position sought | Not specified |
| Knowledge of expertise for the position sought | Not specified |
| Experience and knowledge of the Borough of Northvale | Not specified |
| Availability to accommodate any required meeting of the Borough | Not specified |
| Designated professional and support staff and location of firm's offices | Not specified |
| References in general and in particular from municipal entities | Not specified |
| Copy of Business Registration Certificate and Certificate of Employee Information Report with the State of New Jersey | Not specified |
| Enumerated services subject to an annual retainer and amount, and excluded services and rate | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Compliance with criteria set forth by the Borough and State Statute (N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4, 20.5 et seq.)
- Experience and reputation in the field for the position sought
- Knowledge of expertise for the position sought
- Experience and knowledge of the Borough of Northvale
- Availability to accommodate required Borough meetings
- References from municipal entities where similar services were provided
Documents to include with your response
- Resume
- Letter application for profession position
- Copy of Business Registration Certificate with the State of New Jersey
- Copy of Certificate of Employee Information Report with the State of New Jersey
- List of enumerated services subject to annual retainer and retainer amount
- List of enumerated services excluded from annual retainer and rates
- References from municipal entities and in general
How to submit
- Method
- Sealed hard copy
- Instructions
- Submit 8 copies in a sealed envelope addressed to Frances Weston, Municipal Clerk, Borough of Northvale, 116 Paris Avenue, Northvale, New Jersey 07647.