Borough of Seaside Park Planning Board Attorney Professional Services RFP 2026-14
Borough of Seaside ParkCity · Seaside Park Borough, NJ- Due
- Nov 13, 2025
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Oct 22, 2025
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Jenna Jankowski
The 30-second brief
The Borough of Seaside Park is soliciting proposals for the position of Planning Board Attorney (Contract Number 2026-14) to provide professional legal services for the 2026 calendar year. The selected vendor will be responsible for defending claims assigned by the Planning Board, preparing reports, providing counsel at meetings regarding litigation, regulations, and ordinances, and drafting land use ordinances in compliance with the Municipal Land Use Law. Minimum qualifications include a New Jersey law license for at least five years and sufficient support staff. Proposals must include an executive summary, staffing plan, experience description, and conflict of interest disclosure. The submission deadline is November 13, 2025, at 10:00 AM. Evaluation will be based on technical (20 points), management (50 points), and cost (20 points) criteria.
Executive summary, Staffing plan, Experience description, Conflict of interest disclosure, Ownership disclosure, Non-collusion affidavit, Bid proposal form
Technical criteria (20 points), Management criteria (50 points), Cost criteria (20 points)
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Summary
The Borough of Seaside Park is soliciting proposals for the position of Planning Board Attorney (Contract Number 2026-14) to provide professional legal services for the 2026 calendar year.
The selected vendor will be responsible for defending claims assigned by the Planning Board, preparing reports, providing counsel at meetings regarding litigation, regulations, and ordinances, and drafting land use ordinances in compliance with the Municipal Land Use Law. Minimum qualifications include a New Jersey law license for at least five years and sufficient support staff. Proposals must include an executive summary, staffing plan, experience description, and conflict of interest disclosure. The submission deadline is November 13, 2025, at 10:00 AM. Evaluation will be based on technical (20 points), management (50 points), and cost (20 points) criteria.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
7- Executive summary
- Staffing plan
- Experience description
- Conflict of interest disclosure
- Ownership disclosure
- Non-collusion affidavit
- Bid proposal form
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
10- Ownership Disclosure Certification
- Non-Collusion Affidavit
- Bid Proposal Form
- Combined Certification Form
- Acknowledgement of Addenda
- Evidence of Affirmative Action Compliance
- Proof of Business Registration
- W-9
- Certificate of Insurance
- Federal Non-Debarment Certification
- Submit to
- 1701 N Ocean Avenue, Seaside Park, NJ 08752
- Scope location
- Seaside Park, NJ
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Borough of Seaside Park?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 13, 2025. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: 1701 N Ocean Avenue, Seaside Park, NJ 08752. For questions, contact Jenna Jankowski.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Borough of Seaside Park in NJ, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Jenna Jankowski. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Executive summary, Staffing plan, Experience description, Conflict of interest disclosure, Ownership disclosure, Non-collusion affidavit, Bid proposal form. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Technical criteria (20 points), Management criteria (50 points), Cost criteria (20 points)" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Borough of Seaside Park?
All active and historical solicitations from Borough of Seaside Park are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, Borough of Seaside Park regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 1 year. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Ownership Disclosure Certification, Non-Collusion Affidavit, Bid Proposal Form, Combined Certification Form, Acknowledgement of Addenda, Evidence of Affirmative Action Compliance, Proof of Business Re. Review the full document from Borough of Seaside Park for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Seaside Park, NJ. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.