Hightstown Borough Professional Service Contract for Bond Counsel RFP 2027
Borough of HightstownCity · Hightstown, NJ- Due
- Nov 24, 2026
- 9 days left
- Posted
- Oct 20, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Peggy Riggio
- (609) 490-5100
The 30-second brief
Hightstown Borough seeks sealed proposals for a professional service contract for Bond Counsel for the period of January 1, 2027 to December 31, 2027. The Bond Counsel shall be an Attorney-at-Law of the State of New Jersey with substantial experience in municipal finance and public sector bond issuances, providing comprehensive legal services and advice regarding bond ordinances, public finance resolutions, bond anticipation notes, special emergency notes, tax anticipation notes, and general obligation bonds. Responsibilities include preparing official statements, representing the Borough before the New Jersey Local Finance Board, and coordinating municipal debt authorization, sale, and delivery with financial advisors and auditors. Submissions are due on November 24, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the Hightstown Municipal Building, 156 Bank Street, Hightstown, New Jersey 08520. Evaluation criteria include qualifications, experience and references, ability to perform services in a timely fashion, and cost considerations.
Qualifications of individuals performing services, Experience and references, Ability to perform services in a timely fashion, Cost consideration
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Summary
Hightstown Borough seeks sealed proposals for a professional service contract for Bond Counsel for the period of January 1, 2027 to December 31, 2027.
The Bond Counsel shall be an Attorney-at-Law of the State of New Jersey with substantial experience in municipal finance and public sector bond issuances, providing comprehensive legal services and advice regarding bond ordinances, public finance resolutions, bond anticipation notes, special emergency notes, tax anticipation notes, and general obligation bonds. Responsibilities include preparing official statements, representing the Borough before the New Jersey Local Finance Board, and coordinating municipal debt authorization, sale, and delivery with financial advisors and auditors. Submissions are due on November 24, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the Hightstown Municipal Building, 156 Bank Street, Hightstown, New Jersey 08520. Evaluation criteria include qualifications, experience and references, ability to perform services in a timely fashion, and cost considerations.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
4- Qualifications of individuals performing services
- Experience and references
- Ability to perform services in a timely fashion
- Cost consideration
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
10- Submission Proposal Form
- Professional Service Entity Information Form
- Statement of Ownership
- Non-collusion Affidavit
- Insurance Requirements and Acknowledgement Form
- Equal Employment Opportunity Compliance
- American with Disability Act of 1990
- New Jersey anti-Discrimination Provisions
- Business Registration Certificate
- Prohibited Russia-Belarus Activities & Iran Investment Activities
- Submit to
- Hightstown Municipal Building, 156 Bank Street, Hightstown, NJ 08520
- Scope location
- Hightstown, NJ
- Reported agency
- Hightstown Borough
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Borough of Hightstown?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 24, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: Hightstown Municipal Building, 156 Bank Street, Hightstown, NJ 08520. For questions, contact Peggy Riggio.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Borough of Hightstown 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 Peggy Riggio at (609) 490-5100. 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: "Qualifications of individuals performing services, Experience and references, Ability to perform services in a timely fashion, Cost consideration" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Borough of Hightstown?
All active and historical solicitations from Borough of Hightstown are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, Borough of Hightstown 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 November 24, 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: Submission Proposal Form, Professional Service Entity Information Form, Statement of Ownership, Non-collusion Affidavit, Insurance Requirements and Acknowledgement Form, Equal Employment Opportunity C. Review the full document from Borough of Hightstown for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Hightstown, NJ. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.
