Borough of South Plainfield - 2027 Municipal Professional Services RFP - 2027
Borough of South PlainfieldCity · South Plainfield, NJ- Due
- Dec 3, 2026
- 30 days left
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Amy Antonides
- (908) 226-7602
The 30-second brief
The Borough of South Plainfield seeks proposals and qualifications from qualified firms and individuals to provide municipal professional services for the 2027 calendar year, covering January 1, 2027, to December 31, 2027. Required professional services include municipal appraisal services, auditor, engineering services for the borough, planning board, and zoning board of adjustment, environmental engineering, insurance brokerage and consulting services, risk management, and various legal counsel roles including municipal attorney, bond counsel, zoning board, planning board, redevelopment, condemnation, labor, and tax appeal attorney. Additional positions include municipal prosecutor, public defender, affordable housing planner, and professional planner, along with corresponding conflict professional services on an as-needed basis. Interested respondents must submit proposals by December 3, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. to the Borough Clerk located at 2480 Plainfield Avenue, South Plainfield, NJ 07080. Submissions must include a completed proposal form, fee proposal, references, New Jersey Business Registration Certificate, affirmative action documentation, proposed contract, and compliance with local pay-to-play and disclosure requirements.
Experience and reputation in the field, knowledge of the subject matter of the services to be provided to the Borough, knowledge of the Borough and its affairs and operations, availability to accommodate required meetings of the Borough, compensation proposal, compliance with minimum qualifications established by the Borough, other factors determined to be in the best interest of the Borough
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Summary
The Borough of South Plainfield seeks proposals and qualifications from qualified firms and individuals to provide municipal professional services for the 2027 calendar year, covering January 1, 2027, to December 31, 2027.
Required professional services include municipal appraisal services, auditor, engineering services for the borough, planning board, and zoning board of adjustment, environmental engineering, insurance brokerage and consulting services, risk management, and various legal counsel roles including municipal attorney, bond counsel, zoning board, planning board, redevelopment, condemnation, labor, and tax appeal attorney. Additional positions include municipal prosecutor, public defender, affordable housing planner, and professional planner, along with corresponding conflict professional services on an as-needed basis. Interested respondents must submit proposals by December 3, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. to the Borough Clerk located at 2480 Plainfield Avenue, South Plainfield, NJ 07080. Submissions must include a completed proposal form, fee proposal, references, New Jersey Business Registration Certificate, affirmative action documentation, proposed contract, and compliance with local pay-to-play and disclosure requirements.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Experience and reputation in the field, knowledge of the subject matter of the services to be provided to the Borough, knowledge of the Borough and its affairs and operations, availability to accommodate required meetings of the Borough, compensation proposal, compliance with minimum qualifications established by the Borough, other factors determined to be in the best interest of the Borough
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Completed Proposal Form, fee proposal, five references, New Jersey State Business Registration Certificate, Mandatory Affirmative Action Document for Goods and Professional Services, valid Certificate of Employee Information Report or Form AA302 or Federal approval letter, two copies of proposed contract, Non-Collusion Affidavit, Disclosure of Ownership Form, Professional Service Entity Information Form, ELEC Disclosure of Contributions Acknowledgement of Awareness, Vendor Document Retention Acknowledgement, Disclosure of Investment Activities in Iran
- Submit to
- Amy Antonides, Borough Clerk, Borough of South Plainfield, 2480 Plainfield Avenue, South Plainfield, NJ 07080
- Duration
- 12 months
- Scope location
- South Plainfield, NJ
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Borough of South Plainfield?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 3, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: Amy Antonides, Borough Clerk, Borough of South Plainfield, 2480 Plainfield Avenue, South Plainfield, NJ 07080. For questions, contact Amy Antonides.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Borough of South Plainfield 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 Amy Antonides at (908) 226-7602. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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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: "Experience and reputation in the field, knowledge of the subject matter of the services to be provided to the Borough, knowledge of the Borough and its affairs and operations, availability to accommod..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Borough of South Plainfield?
All active and historical solicitations from Borough of South Plainfield are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, Borough of South Plainfield 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.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of December 3, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
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: Completed Proposal Form, fee proposal, five references, New Jersey State Business Registration Certificate, Mandatory Affirmative Action Document for Goods and Professional Services, valid Certificate. Review the full document from Borough of South Plainfield for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: South Plainfield, NJ. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.