City of Summit Planning Board - Engineering, Planning, Attorney, and Stenography Services - RFQ 2026
City of SummitCity · Summit, NJ- Due
- Nov 30, 2025
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Nov 10, 2025
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Jessica Sands
The 30-second brief
The City of Summit Planning Board is soliciting qualification statements from interested firms and professionals to provide engineering services, planning services, attorney services, and stenographic services for the year 2026. The procurement process is subject to New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law and requires submission of qualification statements, executive summaries, letters of qualification and intent, rate schedule forms, and business registration certificates. Submissions are due by November 30, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. to Jessica Sands, Land Use Assistant, located at 512 Springfield Avenue, Summit, NJ 07901. Proposals will be evaluated based on experience and reputation, knowledge of the city, and availability to accommodate board meetings.
Experience and reputation in the field, Knowledge of the City and the subject matter addressed under the contract, Availability to accommodate the required meetings of the Board, Other factors relevant to the performance of duties demonstrated to be in the best interest of the City
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Summary
The City of Summit Planning Board is soliciting qualification statements from interested firms and professionals to provide engineering services, planning services, attorney services, and stenographic services for the year 2026.
The procurement process is subject to New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law and requires submission of qualification statements, executive summaries, letters of qualification and intent, rate schedule forms, and business registration certificates. Submissions are due by November 30, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. to Jessica Sands, Land Use Assistant, located at 512 Springfield Avenue, Summit, NJ 07901. Proposals will be evaluated based on experience and reputation, knowledge of the city, and availability to accommodate board meetings.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Experience and reputation in the field, Knowledge of the City and the subject matter addressed under the contract, Availability to accommodate the required meetings of the Board, Other factors relevant to the performance of duties demonstrated to be in the best interest of the City
- Submit to
- 512 Springfield Avenue, Summit, NJ 07901
- Scope location
- Summit, NJ
- Reported agency
- City of Summit Planning Board
Questions about this RFQ
How do I respond to this RFQ from City of Summit?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 30, 2025. Submissions should be delivered to: 512 Springfield Avenue, Summit, NJ 07901. For questions, contact Jessica Sands.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFQ?
Most government agencies, including City of Summit 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 RFQ 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 Jessica Sands. 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 City and the subject matter addressed under the contract, Availability to accommodate the required meetings of the Board, Other factors relevan..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of Summit?
All active and historical solicitations from City of Summit are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, City of Summit 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 RFQ?
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. Review the full document from City of Summit for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Summit, NJ. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.