Township of Jefferson Plenary Retail Distribution Liquor License Bid 2026
Township of JeffersonCity · Lake Hopatcong, NJ- Due
- Jun 3, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Apr 7, 2026
- Primary contact
- Michele Reilly
The 30-second brief
The Township of Jefferson is conducting a public sale by accepting sealed bids for one (1) plenary retail distribution liquor license per Resolution #26-105. Bidders must submit a prequalification application and a separate sealed bid by June 3, 2026, at 4:00 pm. A non-refundable application fee of $50.00 is required for bid forms. The minimum bid requirement is $425,000.00. Prospective bidders must submit a 12-page New Jersey Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) retail license application. The successful bidder must pay 50% of the bid amount within five days of resolution acceptance. Final issuance is subject to background checks, source of funds investigation, and compliance with N.J.S.A. 33:1-19.3 through 19.6. Bids will be opened on June 10, 2026, at 10:00 am.
Prequalification Application, Sealed Bid, $50.00 application fee, 12-page NJ ABC retail license application form, Certification of qualification
Highest qualified bidder, source of funds investigation, criminal background check, compliance with NJ ABC regulations
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Summary
The Township of Jefferson is conducting a public sale by accepting sealed bids for one (1) plenary retail distribution liquor license per Resolution #26-105.
Bidders must submit a prequalification application and a separate sealed bid by June 3, 2026, at 4:00 pm. A non-refundable application fee of $50.00 is required for bid forms. The minimum bid requirement is $425,000.00. Prospective bidders must submit a 12-page New Jersey Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) retail license application. The successful bidder must pay 50% of the bid amount within five days of resolution acceptance. Final issuance is subject to background checks, source of funds investigation, and compliance with N.J.S.A. 33:1-19.3 through 19.6. Bids will be opened on June 10, 2026, at 10:00 am.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
4- Highest qualified bidder
- Source of funds investigation
- Criminal background check
- Compliance with NJ ABC regulations
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
5- Prequalification Application
- Sealed Bid
- $50.00 application fee
- 12-page NJ ABC retail license application form
- Certification of qualification
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Resolution #26-105, NJ ABC retail license application form
- Submit to
- Township of Jefferson Municipal Building, 1033 Weldon Road, Lake Hopatcong, NJ 07849
- Scope location
- Lake Hopatcong, NJ
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from Township of Jefferson?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is June 3, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: Township of Jefferson Municipal Building, 1033 Weldon Road, Lake Hopatcong, NJ 07849. For questions, contact Michele Reilly.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Township of Jefferson 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 Bid 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 Michele Reilly. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Prequalification Application, Sealed Bid, $50.00 application fee, 12-page NJ ABC retail license application form, Certification of qualification. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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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: "Highest qualified bidder, source of funds investigation, criminal background check, compliance with NJ ABC regulations" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Township of Jefferson?
All active and historical solicitations from Township of Jefferson are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, Township of Jefferson regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
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: Resolution #26-105, NJ ABC retail license application form. Review the full document from Township of Jefferson for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Lake Hopatcong, NJ. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.