City of Orange Township Animal Shelter Services RFP 2025
Township of City of OrangeCity · Orange Township, NJ- Due
- Dec 22, 2025
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Dec 12, 2025
- Primary contact
- Chris Hartwyk
- (973) 952-6088
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SUMMARY
The City of Orange Township is requesting proposals from qualified Shelter Services to provide animal shelter services and emergency animal control services.
Services include 24/7 shelter, emergency response, maintaining facilities, animal cruelty investigations, and adherence to state best practices.
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Proof of business registration certificate with the New Jersey Division of Taxation, Certificates of Insurance, evidence of appropriate affirmative action compliance, standardized submission requirements and selection criteria (available from Office of the City Administrator), Animal Control Officer's current license, Name of firm or individual, Address of principal place of business and all other offices, Description of owner's education, experience, qualifications, Certificate of Occupancy and two years of Health Inspection reports, At least four (4) references, The organization's ability to provide the services, Cost details, Statement of corporate ownership.
- Submit to
- Office of the Purchasing Agent, City Hall Council Chambers, 29 North Day Street, Orange, NJ
- Reported agency
- City of Orange Township
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Township of City of Orange?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 22, 2025. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: Office of the Purchasing Agent, City Hall Council Chambers, 29 North Day Street, Orange, NJ. For questions, contact Chris Hartwyk.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Township of City of Orange 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 Chris Hartwyk at (973) 952-6088. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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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: Proof of business registration certificate with the New Jersey Division of Taxation, Certificates of Insurance, evidence of appropriate affirmative action compliance, standardized submission requireme. Review the full document from Township of City of Orange for the complete list.