19-File D-SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS AUDIT.pdf

This document is a Submission Requirements & Selection Criteria for a competitive negotiation procurement by Stafford Township, New Jersey, for professional services to be contracted from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. The document outlines comprehensive proposal requirements for potential service providers, specifying that submissions must include detailed information about the positions being applied for, including the names of individuals to be assigned, their professional experience, educational background, professional licenses, support staff availability, references, hourly rates, and potential conflicts of interest.

The procurement process emphasizes a fair and open competitive negotiation procedure where firm qualifications will have substantial weight in the decision-making process, alongside service costs. Proposers must submit specific documentation including a Business Registration Certificate, a copy of Insurance Certificates demonstrating professional liability coverage in New Jersey as of 7/01/2026, and a comparison of hourly rates charged to Stafford Township versus other municipalities. All submissions will be kept on file during the contract term and will become a public record after the submission deadline. The evaluation will consider factors such as municipal experience, task performance capability, professional credentials, and potential conflicts of interest.