County of Ocean Consultant Services Assistance for Ocean County Veterans - RFP 2026
Ocean CountyCounty · NJ- Due
- Oct 22, 2026
- 5 days left
- Posted
- Oct 1, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Jennifer Bowens
- (732) 929-2101
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
The County of Ocean is requesting proposals from qualified firms to provide consultant services assistance for Ocean County veterans for a one-year contract term. The scope of work encompasses employment related services, transportation services, emergency shelter referral services, homeless prevention, subsidized housing placement, assistance with service related disability claims and entitlements, acquisition of military records, homeless veteran services, senior veteran services, nursing home applications, IRS intervention, and drug and/or alcohol detoxification/rehabilitation referral services on a daily and as-needed basis. Vendors must have a minimum of two years of experience in providing consultant services assistance for veterans. Proposals are due by October 22, 2026, and must be submitted electronically via the OpenGov portal. Evaluation criteria include project understanding, experience and qualifications, contractual conditions, and cost.
Proposer's Understanding of the Project 30%, Experience and Qualifications 30%, Contractual Conditions 20%, Cost 20%
SUMMARY
The County of Ocean is requesting proposals from qualified firms to provide consultant services assistance for Ocean County veterans for a one-year contract term.
The scope of work encompasses employment related services, transportation services, emergency shelter referral services, homeless prevention, subsidized housing placement, assistance with service related disability claims and entitlements, acquisition of military records, homeless veteran services, senior veteran services, nursing home applications, IRS intervention, and drug and/or alcohol detoxification/rehabilitation referral services on a daily and as-needed basis. Vendors must have a minimum of two years of experience in providing consultant services assistance for veterans. Proposals are due by October 22, 2026, and must be submitted electronically via the OpenGov portal. Evaluation criteria include project understanding, experience and qualifications, contractual conditions, and cost.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
4- Proposer's Understanding of the Project 30%
- Experience and Qualifications 30%
- Contractual Conditions 20%
- Cost 20%
- Submit to
- https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/oceancounty/projects/302114
- Scope location
- Toms River, NJ
- Reported agency
- County of Ocean
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Ocean County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 22, 2026. Submissions should be delivered to: https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/oceancounty/projects/302114. For questions, contact Jennifer Bowens.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Ocean County 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 Jennifer Bowens at (732) 929-2101. 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: "Proposer's Understanding of the Project 30%, Experience and Qualifications 30%, Contractual Conditions 20%, Cost 20%" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Ocean County?
All active and historical solicitations from Ocean County are tracked and searchable. As a county agency, Ocean County 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 October 22, 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. Review the full document from Ocean County for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Toms River, NJ. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.