jersey city 20260520.Various.Parks_RFP.pdf

NOTICE TO VENDORS

To all interested parties, please be advised that the City of Jersey City, a municipal corporation of the State of New Jersey, will be accepting Proposals in response to this request for proposals for the following services:

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES AND ENGINEERING SERVICES

Various Park Improvements, 2026-012

Sealed Proposals must be received no later than 4:00 P.M. ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2026.

Proposals will be received and opened by the Purchasing Agent at 280 Grove Street, First Floor, Room 116, Jersey City, New Jersey 07302.

Contract Documents, Specifications, and RFP Forms may be downloaded by going on-line to www.BidnetDirect.com.

Prospective bidders must download RFP specifications and all addenda from www.BidnetDirect.com. Failure to download RFP specifications and acknowledge receipt of addenda shall result in RFP rejection.

Questions by prospective bidders concerning this RFP must be done on-line at www.BidnetDirect.com.

Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. and N.J.A.C.

17:27. Full requirements of the Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Programs are incorporated herein by reference and may be obtained with Proposal Form. Bidders are also required to comply with the requirements of P.L. 2004, c.57 (N.J.S.A.

52:32-44) which includes the requirement that contractors provide copies of their Business Registration Certificates issued by the New Jersey Department of the Treasury, as well as other provisions as listed in the Contract Documents.

PURCHASING LOCKBOX

All bids and proposals must be delivered to the dedicated lockbox in the Division Purchasing, 280 Grove Street, 1st Floor, Room 116, Jersey City, NJ 07302.

Bids may be sent by U.S. certified mail return receipt requested, or may be sent by private courier service to the dedicated lock box located at the City Hall, Division of Purchasing, 280 Grove Street, First Floor, Room 116, Jersey City, New Jersey 07302. ATTENTION:

Raquel Tosado, Purchasing Agent, QPA.

Proposals may be sent by U.S. certified mail return receipt requested or may be sent by private courier service to the dedicated lockbox located at the Division of Purchasing, 280 Grove Street, Jersey City, 1st Floor, Room 116. Mail proposals to: Raquel Tosado, Purchasing Agent, QPA, Division of Purchasing, 280 Grove Street, Room 116, Jersey City, New Jersey 07302. Proposals forwarded by facsimile or e-mail will not be accepted. Proposals sent by mail or courier service must be received by the Purchasing Agent no later than 4:00 P.M. on the last City business day before the day of the bid reception or no later than 4:00 P.M. on the date for the receipt of proposals.

Mail/Courier services need to be instructed to hand deliver proposals to the dedicated lockbox. Office hours Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. THE CITY SHALL

NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE LOSS, NON-DELIVERY OR PHYSICAL CONDITION OF

PROPOSALS SENT BY MAIL OR COURIER SERVICE. Proposals must be submitted individually in a sealed envelope addressed to the Purchasing Agent. Proposals must comply with specifications. Any proposal received after the date and time specified will be returned, unopened, to the bidder.

The Purchasing Agent reserves the right to reject any and all proposals received, or portions thereof, if deemed to be in the best interest of the City to do so.

Raquel Tosado, Purchasing Agent, Director

Bidnet Go Live Date:

July 7, 2026

Link to Public Bid Notices: http://www.jerseycitynj.gov/cityhall/clerk

Link to City of Jersey City Bid Opportunities:

https://www.bidnetdirect.com/new-jersey/cityofjerseycity/solicitations/open-bids?selectedContent=BUYER

CITY OF JERSEY CITY

DEPARTMENT OF INFRASTRUCTURE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS:

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES

AND

ENGINEERING SERVICES

Various Park Improvements

2026-012

SUBMISSION DEADLINE:

Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.

ADDRESS & DELIVER ALL PROPOSALS TO THE DEDICATED

LOCKBOX LOCATED AT:

Raquel Y. Tosado, Purchasing Agent/QPA

Director of the Division of Purchasing

Department of Finance

Division of Purchasing

280 Grove Street, 1st Floor, Room 116

Jersey City, NJ 07302

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SECTION 1: GENERAL INFORMATION & SUMMARY

1.1 Organization Requesting Proposal

City of Jersey City – Department of Infrastructure - Division of Architecture

13 Linden Ave. East, 2nd Floor

Jersey City, NJ 07305

1.2 Contact Person

Brian Weller, L.L.A., A.S.L.A.

Director

Department of Infrastructure

Division of Architecture

13 Linden Avenue East, Second Floor

Jersey City, NJ 07305

201.547.5900 (Office)

1.3 Procurement Process

This contract will be awarded as a professional services agreement using the fair and open process under the "New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq.

The City Council will vote to approve a resolution awarding a contract to the Architectural

Contractor for a sum not to exceed a specified amount and for a term of twenty-four (24) months. The contract term will be inclusive up to and including construction administration.

1.4 Contract Form

If selected to provide services, it is agreed and understood that the Architectural Contractor shall be bound by the requirements and terms contained in this Request for Proposals (RFP) with regard to services performed, payments, indemnification, insurance, termination, and applicable licensing provisions.

It is also agreed and understood that the acceptance of the final payment by Architectural

Contractor shall be considered a release in full of all claims against the City of Jersey City

(City) arising out of, or by reason of, the work done and materials furnished under this

Contract.

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1.5 Informational Meeting

There will be no informational meeting for this RFP process. However, after submission of proposals, selected finalist may be required to give an in-person presentation regarding its approach, given by the actual team we would be working with.

1.6 Submission deadline

Proposals must be submitted and delivered to the dedicated lockbox located at the

Division of Purchasing, by 4:00 p.m. prevailing time on Tuesday, August 4, 2026.

Proposals will not be accepted by facsimile transmission or e-mail.

All Proposals should be sent to the dedicated lockbox located at:

Raquel Tosado, Director of Purchasing, QPA

Division of Purchasing

280 Grove Street, 1st Floor, Room 116

Jersey City, New Jersey 07302

1.7 Opening of proposals

All Proposals shall be reviewed by the Division of Architecture and the Department of

Infrastructure within 20 days of receipt.

1.8 Definitions

The following definitions shall apply to and are used in this Request for Proposals (RFP):

"City" - refers to the City of Jersey City.

"RFP" - refers to this Request for Proposals, including any amendments thereof or supplements thereto.

"Respondent" or "Respondents" - refers to the interested persons and/or firm(s) that submit a Proposal.

“Architectural Contractor” - refers to the persons and/or firm(s) that is awarded this contract; and that will provide Landscape Architectural and Engineering Services for the various projects.

"Construction Contractor" - refers to the General Contractor (GC) awarded the construction contract from publicly bid construction documents prepared by the "Architectural

Contractor" to construct the specified structural and renovation improvements.

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2. INTRODUCTION

The City of Jersey City, Department of Infrastructure, is soliciting proposals from qualified engineering firms to provide design for various park projects at; La Pointe

Park, Leonard Gordon Park – Phase 2, 29 Monticello Ave. Park and Van Vorst

Park

This RFP seeks comprehensive professional services to evaluate, design, develop construction documents (Construction Plans and Specifications in Master Spec format) in accordance with Community and City requests for improvements for public bidding, permitting and construction of said improvements to ensure long-term structural integrity, safety, and/or aesthetic renovation of the various park sites and associated features.

Respondents shall retain any consultants as deemed necessary by the respondents’ professional opinion.

3: WRITTEN PROPOSAL FORMAT

Proposals must address all information requested in this RFP. Proposals which in the judgment of the City fail to meet the requirements of the RFP or which are in any way conditional, incomplete, obscure, contain additions or deletions from requested information, or contain errors may be rejected.

3.1 Mandatory content

Each Proposal submitted must contain the eleven (11) sections described below:

• Title Page

• Table of Contents

• Executive Summary

• Scope of Work

• Objectives

• Work Plan (including project goals and tasks)

• Assumptions/City of Jersey City Responsibilities

• Staffing

• Fee proposal and timing

• Appendices/Other

• Required Administrative Forms

The information requested by the sectional format described above is further defined in the following subsections.

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3.2 Title Page

The Proposal should include a title page, which identifies the project; the Respondent’s

Firm, the name of the Respondent’s primary contact, address, telephone number, and email address.

3.3 Table of Contents

The Respondent’s Proposal should include a Table of Contents, which lists the titles and page numbers for each major topic and sub-topic contained in the Proposal.

3.4 Executive Summary

This section should include a summary of the key points and highlights of the Respondent’s response and should discuss the pricing contained in the Proposal.

3.5 Scope of Work

In this section of the Proposal, the Respondent should state what it believes to be the scope of the work under the contract. If there are any gaps between what the Respondent believes should be the proper scope of the solution given all information known at the time of this

RFP, the Respondent should clearly state these gaps in this section and clearly mark these concerns as such.

3.6 Objectives

In this section of the Proposal, the Respondent should state what it believes to be primary objectives for each element of the contract plan. Respondents may choose to offer suggestions to the City on how objectives for this type of project should be measured throughout the duration of the contract, to ensure success in delivery of every priority.

3.7 Project Work Plan

In addition to providing a high-level project work plan, this section should describe each of the proposed phases, activities and tasks that the Respondent should execute to achieve success. In addition to the tasks, it is assumed that the Respondent will identify the resources needed to complete the associated task, and that the resource identified will have been included in the project organizational structure. All assumptions that were made to complete the project plan should be documented in this section.

The work plan should present a picture of key activities, milestones, key dates, etc., necessary to complete the terms of the contract. The City realizes that each Respondent brings its own methodology and work plan.

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3.8 Assumptions/Jersey City Responsibilities

In this section, the Respondent should clearly describe any assumptions relating to the responsibilities and/or commitments the Respondent is expecting of the City throughout the life of this project.

3.9 Staffing

A discussion of the project team that will be utilized should be contained in this section.

The City requests that as part of the discussion here, the Respondent state exactly the role the proposed Respondent team member will assume on each phase and detail the qualifications for the role that the team member possesses.

This section should include a table of organization including all positions necessary to carry out the work outlined in the RFP. While it is not necessary to name each employee who will work under the contract, each position required to carry out the contracted work should be included in the table of organization.

3.10 Fee proposal and timing

This section should include a comprehensive fee proposal based on the work schedule in the facilities list in Section 7, Fee Proposal.

The Contractor must commence service within two weeks of the award of the contract by the City Council. A plan for meeting this deadline should be included in the Proposal.

3.11 Appendices/Other

This section should include at a minimum: Respondent qualifications, references and resumes. If Respondents feel that other materials are necessary (such as promotional literature, white papers, etc.) they should provide them in a separate document clearly labeled "Additional Materials" in order to adhere to the 30-page maximum guideline for proposal length. Note that these materials may or may not be reviewed by all evaluators and will not be part of the official evaluation. The required administrative forms do not count toward the 30-page limit.

Finally, any out-of-scope services not covered in other sections should be included here. A description of the personnel likely to be involved, and the resources brought to bear

(including costs and/or hourly rates) must be provided.

3.12 Commitment to Diversity

This section should include a statement from the Respondent on its company’s commitment to Diversity and Inclusion. This statement can include the Respondents mission to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

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4: SCOPE OF WORK

4.1 Contract Description

The City of Jersey City is soliciting proposals from qualified firms to provide professional planning, landscape architecture, engineering, and related consulting services for the planning, design, and preparation of construction documents for improvements at the following municipal park facilities:

La Pointe Park (new electrical service, lighting, splash pad w/existing water svc.

modification, drinking fountain, playground w/safety surface, amenities, paved surfaces, landscape, existing tree pruning)

Leonard Gordon Park – Phase 2 (new water service line, splash pad, playground w/safety surface, active recreation courts w/lighting, dog run w/water & lights, landscape, paved surfaces. (certain items may become bid alternates)

29 Monticello Ave. Park (new electrical service, lighting, splash pad w/existing water svc.

modification, drinking fountain, playground w/safety surface, amenities, paved surfaces, landscape, existing tree pruning)

Van Vorst Park (new ‘Portland Loo’ w/foundation design, water service, sewer and electrical)

The selected respondent shall provide comprehensive professional services necessary to evaluate existing conditions, engage community stakeholders, prepare conceptual park improvement plans, and develop complete construction documents suitable for public bidding and construction.

The objective of this effort is to revitalize and enhance neighborhood park spaces through improvements to site layout, park infrastructure, landscaping, lighting, and public amenities. Improvements shall be designed to enhance public safety, accessibility, usability, and long-term sustainability of the parks.

Services shall include but are not limited to:

Site investigations and existing condition assessments

Conceptual site planning and renderings

Public engagement and stakeholder meetings

Civil, landscape, and electrical design services

Development of final construction documents

Preparation of technical specifications in MasterSpec format

Preparation of cost estimates and construction schedules

Bid support services

Construction administration services

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The selected consultant shall assemble and manage a multidisciplinary consultant team as necessary, including but not limited to:

Landscape Architecture

Civil Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Surveying

Irrigation/Water Service Design

Cost Estimating

Specialty consultants as required

All work shall be performed in accordance with State of New Jersey regulations, municipal procurement requirements, ADA accessibility standards, and applicable building and construction codes.

4.2 Scope of Professional Services

All work shall be performed under the direct supervision of a New Jersey Licensed

Professional Landscape Architect and/or Engineer. The consultant shall provide professional services organized generally into the following, but not limited to, phases.

Phase I – Site Investigation and Existing Conditions Analysis

The consultant shall perform site analysis and documentation for each project location.

Tasks shall include:

Conduct field visits and visual inspection of each park site.

Review available existing survey information, utility data, and site documentation.

Perform or coordinate updated topographic survey where required.

Identify existing infrastructure conditions including:

Drainage patterns

Utilities and service connections

Existing lighting systems

Hardscape and pavement conditions

Vegetation and landscape conditions

Accessibility deficiencies

Document existing conditions through written summaries and photo documentation.

Identify opportunities and constraints that may affect park design.

Deliverable: Existing Conditions Summary Memorandum

Phase II – Community Engagement and Concept Development

The consultant shall work with City staff to develop conceptual park improvement plans that incorporate community priorities.

Tasks shall include:

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Conduct up to four (4) project coordination meetings with City staff to review program goals, design progress, and technical considerations.

Facilitate public engagement meetings to solicit feedback from neighborhood residents and stakeholders.

Prepare conceptual design alternatives for each park.

Prepare illustrative renderings and presentation graphics to support public engagement and

City review.

Develop conceptual site plans addressing:

Circulation and accessibility improvements

Playground and recreation areas (where applicable)

Hardscape and gathering spaces

Site furnishings and amenities

Lighting improvements

Water service infrastructure

Landscaping and planting concepts

Safety and security improvements

Document public and stakeholder feedback.

Deliverables shall include:

Concept site plans

Renderings and presentation boards

Meeting agendas and meeting minutes

Concept-level Opinion of Probable Construction Cost

Phase III – Design Development

Following City approval of the preferred conceptual design, the consultant shall advance the project into detailed design development.

Tasks shall include:

Preparation of detailed site plans and layout plans

Development of grading and drainage design

Design of new water service infrastructure

Design of new electrical service and park lighting

Development of hardscape design and construction details

Preparation of planting and landscape plans

Coordination with City agencies and utility providers as required

Preparation of updated construction cost estimates

Design submissions shall occur at the following milestones:

30% Design Submission

60% Design Submission

100% Design Submission (Bid Ready)

Each submission shall incorporate City comments and revisions.

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Phase IV – Construction Documents

The consultant shall prepare final construction documents suitable for public bidding.

Tasks include:

Preparation of complete construction plans

Development of technical specifications in MasterSpec format

Preparation of detailed construction notes and specifications

Preparation of final Opinion of Probable Construction Cost

Preparation of construction phasing recommendations where applicable

Construction documents shall include but are not limited to:

Site plans

Demolition plans

Grading and drainage plans

Utility plans (including water service)

Electrical plans (including lighting systems & security system infrastructure)

Landscape / Irrigation and planting plans

Construction details

Technical specifications

Preparation of final bid-ready plans and specifications

Phase V – Bidding Support

The consultant shall assist the City during the public procurement process.

Tasks include:

Assistance responding to bidder Requests for Information (RFIs)

Preparation of addenda if required

Attendance at pre-bid meeting if requested

Review of contractor bids and qualifications

Phase VI – Construction Administration

Construction of the improvements will be performed by the lowest responsible bidder in accordance with applicable municipal procurement requirements.

The consultant shall provide construction administration services including:

Review and approval of contractor submittals and shop drawings

Response to contractor Requests for Information (RFIs)

Attendance at periodic bimonthly construction progress meetings

Preparation of meeting minutes within 48 hours

Periodic site visits twice per week and all milestone activities to observe/document/verify construction progress in accordance with contract

Review and certification of contractor payment applications

Preparation of punch lists

Review of all close-out documentation

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Certification of substantial completion and final completion

5. DELIVERABLES

The consultant shall provide the following deliverables to the City:

Design Phase Deliverables:

Existing Conditions Assessment Report

Conceptual Site Plans

Project Renderings and Presentation Graphics

Meeting Agendas and Meeting Minutes

Design Submissions at 30%, 60%, and 100% milestones

Updated Opinions of Probable Construction Cost and Maintenance Cost

Final Construction Document(s) Deliverables:

Four (4) signed and sealed sets of Final Construction Plans and Specifications

One (1) reproducible PDF set of signed plans and specifications

One (1) electronic copy (USB) containing all contract documents including AutoCAD files

Technical specifications in MasterSpec format

Permit Applications and Utility ‘will-serve’ letters

Final Planting Plan and Landscape Documentation

Final Park Maintenance and Operations Plan

Post-Construction Deliverables:

Record (As-Built) Drawings

Final project documentation and close-out materials

Maintenance plan for park infrastructure, plantings, and site amenities

Mandatory and/or required EEO/AA documents.

6. PROPOSAL SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Proposals shall include the following:

1. Cover Letter summarizing firm’s qualifications and understanding of project.

2. Project Team with resumes and New Jersey professional licenses; contact person.

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3. Relevant Experience – at least three similar retaining wall restoration projects.

4. Technical Approach – methodology, materials, and repair techniques.

5. Schedule – anticipated milestones and completion time.

6. Cost Proposal – itemized fee schedule by phase.

7. Submission of the Business Registration Certificate

7. EVALUATION CRITERIA

Proposals will be evaluated on the following criteria:

• Experience and technical competence (30%)

• Understanding of project scope (25%)

• Cost and schedule (20%)

• Project team and qualifications (15%)

• MWBE/Local Business participation (10%)

Contract award:

A contract will be awarded a professional service agreement pursuant to the fair and open provisions of the "New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq.

The term of the contract will be twenty-four (24) months commencing on the execution date of the contract by City officials.

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FEE PROPOSAL

7.1 Regular Services

All scopes of work referenced in this RFP must be included in the below bid amount prices.

Phase I – Site Investigation and Analysis Proposed Fee Total Phase I Fee

LaPointe $ _______________

Leonard Gordon Phase II $________________

29 Monticello $ ________________

Van Vorst $ ________________

TOTAL FEE AMOUNT:

Phase II– Community Engagement Concepts Proposed Fee Total Phase II Fee

Leonard Gordon Phase II $________________

Phase III – Design Development Proposed Fee Total Phase III Fee

Leonard Gordon Phase II $________________

Phase IV – Construction Documents Proposed Fee Total Phase IV Fee

LaPointe ________________

Leonard Gordon Phase II ________________

29 Monticello ________________

Van Vorst ________________

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Phase V – Bidding Support Proposed Fee Total Phase V Fee

Leonard Gordon Phase II ________________

Phase VI – Construction Administration Proposed Fee Total Phase VI Fee

Leonard Gordon Phase II ________________

TOTAL LUMP SUM PHASES I - VI

FEE PROPOSAL (in words)

FEE PROPOSAL (in figures)

8. PROJECT BUDGET AND FUNDING

The 2024–2025 Capital Improvement Program and the Jersey City Open Space Trust includes funding allocated for these projects. Final construction cost shall be developed through detailed design and cost validation.

9. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Additional information about individual Firms may be required prior to award of contract which may not be explained elsewhere in this RFP.

10. COMPENSATION

The contract between the consultant and the City of Jersey City will provide for compensation to the consultant based on a lump sum not to be exceeded which shall include all reimbursable expenses.

The proposal shall also provide a schedule of hourly rates for those personnel anticipated

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11. TIMELINE

RFP Issued: 7/7/26

Questions Due: 7/28/26

Proposals Due: 8/4/26, 4:00 p.m.

Notice of Award: TBD

Design Phase: 9/3/26 – 11/30/26

Tentative Construction Start: Fall 2026

Substantial Completion: TBD

If you are interested in the above work, kindly submit a written proposal addressed to me, with a cover letter.

DO NOT SEND PROPOSALS TO THE DIVISION OF ARCHITECTURE.

PROVIDE A LUMP SUM INCLUSIVE OF ALL EXPENSES FOR THE WORK

AS HEREIN OUTLINED. AWARD WILL BE BASED ON THE ABILITY TO

COMPLETE THE WORK QUICKLY AT A COMPETITIVE COST.

ADDRESS & DELIVER ALL PROPOSALS BY 4 P.M. ON TUESDAY, AUGUST

4, 2026 TO THE DEDICATED LOCKBOX LOCATED AT:

Raquel Tosado, Purchasing Agent QPA, Director

Division of Purchasing, 280 Grove Street 1st Floor Rm 116

Jersey City, New Jersey 07302

REQUIRED ADMINISTRATIVE FORMS

PROJECT: ______________________________________________________

RESPONDENT: ___________________________________________________

Please place the checklist and the required forms at the front of your proposal.

RESPONDENT’S CHECKLIST

Item

Respondent

Initials

Purchasing

Review

*Acknowledgment of Receipt of Addenda

*Statement of Ownership Disclosure

Mandatory Affirmative Action Language (Exhibit A)

Non-Collusion Affidavit (Notarized)

Americans with Disabilities Act (Appendix A)

With Proposal or after notification of award, but prior to signing a contract, submit photocopy of one of the following three documents:

1. A valid letter that the contractor is operating under an existing Federally approved or sanctioned affirmative action program (good for one year from the date of the letter); or

2. Unexpired Certificate of Employee Information Report; or

3. Employee Information Report (Form AA302) if first time doing business with Jersey City.

Pay-to-Play Forms

Supplier Diversity Questionnaire

Business Registration Certificate

Certification of Non‐Involvement in Prohibited Activities in Russia or Belarus

Disclosure of Investment Activities in Iran Form

Original signature(s) on all required forms

*A Proposer’s failure to include these forms with its proposal will result in the rejection of the proposal.

must be clearly established and included with the bid pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-23.2 (e).

Addendum No. Dated

Addendum No. Dated

Addendum No. Dated

Addendum No. Dated

Addendum No. Dated

No addenda were received:

Name of Bidder:

Street Address:

City, State, and Zip:

Authorized Signature:

Date:

CITY OF JERSEY CITту

CORFORATE SE

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ADDENDA ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM

The undersigned acknowledges receipt of the following addenda to the bidding document:

THE COMPLETED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF ADDENDA FORM

SHOULD BE RETURNED WITH BID RESPONSE PACKAGE: NOT TO

BE SENT SEPARATELY

NOTE: Failure to acknowledge receipt of all addenda will cause the bid to be considered non-responsive, and bid will be rejected. Acknowledgement of receipt of each addenda

STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURE

N.J.S.A. 52:25-24.2 (P.L. 1977, c.33, as amended by P.L. 2016, c.43)

This statement shall be completed, certified to, and included with all bid and proposal submissions. Failure to submit the required information is cause for automatic rejection of the bid or proposal.

Name of Organization:_________________________________________________________________

Organization Address:_________________________________________________________________

Part I Check the box that represents the type of business organization:

Sole Proprietorship (skip Parts II and III, execute certification in Part IV)

Non-Profit Corporation (skip Parts II and III, execute certification in Part IV)

For-Profit Corporation (any type) Limited Liability Company (LLC)

Partnership Limited Partnership Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)

Other (be specific): ______________________________________________

Part II

The list below contains the names and addresses of all stockholders in the corporation who own 10 percent or more of its stock, of any class, or of all individual partners in the partnership who own a 10 percent or greater interest therein, or of all members in the limited liability company who own a 10 percent or greater interest therein, as the case may be. (COMPLETE

THE LIST BELOW IN THIS SECTION)

OR

No one stockholder in the corporation owns 10 percent or more of its stock, of any class, or no individual partner in the partnership owns a 10 percent or greater interest therein, or no member in the limited liability company owns a 10 percent or greater interest therein, as the case may be. (SKIP TO PART IV)

(Please attach additional sheets if more space is needed):

Name of Individual or Business Entity Address

Part III DISCLOSURE OF 10% OR GREATER OWNERSHIP IN THE STOCKHOLDERS, PARTNERS

OR LLC MEMBERS LISTED IN PART II

If a bidder has a direct or indirect parent entity which is publicly traded, and any person holds a 10 percent or greater beneficial interest in the publicly traded parent entity as of the last annual federal Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) or foreign equivalent filing, ownership disclosure can be met by providing links to the website(s) containing the last annual filing(s) with the federal Securities and Exchange Commission (or foreign equivalent) that contain the name and address of each person holding a 10% or greater beneficial interest in the publicly traded parent entity, along with the relevant page numbers of the filing(s) that contain the information on each such person. Attach additional sheets if more space is needed.

Website (URL) containing the last annual SEC (or foreign equivalent) filing Page

Please list the names and addresses of each stockholder, partner or member owning a 10 percent or greater interest in any corresponding corporation, partnership and/or limited liability company (LLC) listed in Part II other than for any publicly traded parent entities referenced above. The disclosure shall be continued until names and addresses of every noncorporate stockholder, and individual partner, and member exceeding the 10 percent ownership criteria established pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:25-24.2 has been listed. Attach additional sheets if more space is needed.

Stockholder/Partner/Member and Corresponding Entity Listed in Part II

Address

Part IV Certification

I, being duly sworn upon my oath, hereby represent that the foregoing information and any attachments thereto to the best of my knowledge are true and complete. I acknowledge: that I am authorized to execute this certification on behalf of the bidder/proposer; that the CITY OF JERSEY CITY is relying on the information contained herein and that I am under a continuing obligation from the date of this certification through the completion of any contracts with the CITY OF JERSEY CITY to notify the CITY OF JERSEY CITY in writing of any changes to the information contained herein; that I am aware that it is a criminal offense to make a false statement or misrepresentation in this certification, and if I do so, I am subject to criminal prosecution under the law and that it will constitute a material breach of my agreement(s) with the, CITY OF JERSEY CITY to declare any contract(s) resulting from this certification void and unenforceable.

Full Name (Print): Title:

Signature: Date:

C. 271 POLITICAL CONTRIBUTION DISCLOSURE FORM

Required Pursuant To N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.26

This form or its permitted facsimile must be submitted to the local unit no later than 10 days prior to the award of the contract.

Part 1- Vendor Information

Vendor Name:

Address:

City: State: Zip:

The undersigned being authorized to certify, hereby certifies that the submission provided herein represents compliance with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.26 and as represented by the Instructions accompanying this form.

Signaturc Printed Name

Part II- Contribution Disclosure

Title

Disclosure requirement: Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.26 this disclosure must include all reportable political contributions (more than $200 per election cycle) over the 12 months prior to submission to the committees of the govermment entitics listed on the form provided by the local unit.

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Contributor Name Recipient Name Date Dollar Amount

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C. 271 POLITICAL CONTRIBUTION DISCLOSURE FORM

Required Pursuant To N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.26

Contributor Name Recipient Name Date Dollar Amount

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BUSINESS ENTITY DISCLOSURE CERTIFICATION

FOR NON-FAIR AND OPEN CONTRACTS

Required Pursuant To N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.8

<NAME OF CONTRACTING AGENCY>

The following is statutory text related to the terms and citations used in the Business Entity Disclosure Certification form.

"Local Unit Pay-To-Play Law" (P.L. 2004, c.19, as amended by P.L. 2005, c.51)

19:44A-20.6 Certain contributions deemed as contributions by business entity.

5. When a business entity is a natural person, a contribution by that person's spouse or child, residing therewith, shall be deemed to be a contribution by the business entity. When a business entity is other than a natural person, a contribution by any person or other business entity having an interest therein shall be deemed to be a contribution by the business entity.

19:44A-20.7 Definitions relative to certain campaign contributions.

6. As used in sections 2 through 12 of this act:

"business entity" means any natural or legal person, business corporation, professional services corporation, limited liability company, partnership, limited partnership, business trust, association or any other legal commercial entity organized under the laws of this State or of any other state or foreign jurisdiction;

"interest" means the ownership or control of more than 10% of the profits or assets of a business entity or 10% of the stock in the case of a business entity that is a corporation for profit, as appropriate;

The New Jersey Campaign Contributions and Expenditures Reporting Act (N.J.S.A. 19:44A-1 et seq.)

19:44A-3 Definitions. In pertinent part...

q. The term "candidate committee" means a committee established pursuant to subsection a. of section 9 of

P.L.1973, c.83 (C.19:44A-9) for the purpose of receiving contributions and making expenditures.

r. the term "joint candidates committee" means a committee established pursuant to subsection a. of section 9 of

P.L.1973, c.83 (C.19:44A-9) by at least two candidates for the same elective public offices in the same election in a legislative district, county, municipality or school district, but not more candidates than the total number of the same elective public offices to be filled in that election, for the purpose of receiving contributions and making expenditures. For the purpose of this subsection: ...; the offices of member of the board of chosen freeholders and county executive shall be deemed to be the same elective public offices in a county; and the offices of mayor and member of the municipal governing body shall be deemed to be the same elective public offices in municipality.

19:44A-8 and 16 Contributions, expenditures, reports, requirements.

While the provisions of this section are too extensive to to reprint here, the following is deemed to be the pertinent part affecting amounts of contributions:

"The $200 limit established in this subsection shall remain as stated in this subsection without further adjustment by the commission in the manner prescribed by section 22 of P.L.1993, c.65 (С.19:44A-7.2)

BUSINESS ENTITY DISCLOSURE CERTIFICATION

Part I -Vendor Affirmation

FOR NON-FAIR AND OPEN CONTRACTS

Required Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.8

<CITY OF JERSEY CITY>

The undersigned, being authorized and knowledgeable of the circumstances, does hereby certify that the <name of business entity> has not made and will not make any reportable contributions pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-1 et seq. that, pursuant to

P.L. 2023, c. 30 would bar the award of this contract in the one year period preceding (date of award scheduled for approval of the contract by the governing body) to any of the following named candidate committee or joint candidates committee as defined pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-3 (q) and (r).

Solomon for Jersey City

Ridley for Council

Lavarro for Councilman

Michael Griffin - Team Solomon

Mamta Singh for Jersey City

Part II - Ownership Disclosure Certification

Joel For Jersey City

Zuppa for Jersey City

Jake Ephros for Jersey City Council

Eleana Little for Jersey City Friends of Frank Gilmore

I certify that the list below contains the names and addresses of all owners holding ownership or control of more than 10% of the profits or assets of the undersigned or, in the case of a business entity that is a corporation for profit, 10% or more of the issued and outstanding stock of the undersigned.

Check the box that represents the type of business entity:

Partnership Corporation Sole Proprietorship Subchapter S Corporation

Limited Liability Partnership

Address

Limited Partnership Limited Liability Corporation

Name of Stockholder or Shareholder

Part 3 - Signature and Attestation:

The undersigned is fully aware that if I have misrepresented in whole or part this affirmation and certification, I and/or the business entity, will be liable for any penalty permitted under law.

Name of Business Entity:

Signature of Affiant:

Printed Name of Affiant :

Title:

Date:

THE CITY OF JERSEY CITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION & EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND COMPLIES WITH ALL

LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS IN EMPLOYMENT AND CONTRACTING.

SUPPLIER DIVERSITY BIDDER QUESTIONNAIRE

The City of Jersey City is committed to ensuring that its utilization of vendors reflects the diversity of its community. Please complete this form to assist us with monitoring our supplier diversity performance.

Business Name: ________________________________________________________________

Address: ________________________________________________________________

Phone: ________________________________________________________________

Email: ________________________________________________________________

Contact Name: ________________________________________________________________

Please indicate if your business qualifies as any of the following: (See definitions for clarification)

� Minority Owned

� Woman Owned

� Veteran Owned

� Disability Owned

� Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Owned

� None

Please indicate if your business is currently certified by an authorized certifying body as any of the following:

� Minority Business Enterprise

� Woman Business Enterprise

� Veteran Business Enterprise

� Disability Owned Business Enterprise

� Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Business Enterprise

� Disadvantaged Business Enterprise

� Small Business Enterprise

� None

THE CITY OF JERSEY CITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION & EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND COMPLIES WITH ALL

LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS IN EMPLOYMENT AND CONTRACTING.

SUPPLIER DIVERSITY DEFINITIONS

Minority Owned- a business which is a sole proprietorship, partnership or corporation at least 51% of which is owned and controlled by persons who are African American, Hispanic, Asian American, American Indian or Alaskan Native, defined as follows:

African American: a person having origins in any of the black racial groups of Africa.

Hispanic: a person of Mexican, Puerto Rican, Central or South American or other non-European Spanish culture or origin regardless of race.

Asian: a person having origins in any of the original peoples of the Far East, South East Asia, Indian subcontinent, Hawaii or the Pacific Islands.

American Indian or Alaskan Native: a person having origins in any of the original peoples of North America and who maintains cultural identification through tribal affiliation or community recognition.

Woman Owned- a business which is a sole proprietorship, partnership or corporation at least 51% of which is owned and controlled by a woman or women.

Veteran Owned- a business which is a sole proprietorship, partnership or corporation at least 51% of which is owned and controlled by a person or persons who are veterans.

"Veteran" means any citizen and resident of this State now or hereafter honorably discharged or released under honorable circumstances who served in any branch of the Armed Forces of the United States or a Reserve component thereof for at least 90 days and shall include disabled veterans.

Disability Owned- a business which is a sole proprietorship, partnership or corporation at least 51% of which is owned and controlled by a person or persons with a disability.

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Owned- a business which is a sole proprietorship, partnership or corporation at least 51% of which is owned and controlled by an LGBT person or persons.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO)/

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION (AA) REQUIREMENTS

FOR GOODS, PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AND GENERAL SERVICE CONTRACTS

Questions in reference to EEO/AA requirements for Goods, Professional Service and General Service Contracts should be directed to:

Jeana F. Abuan

Director

EEO/AA/Public Agency Compliance Officer

Department of Administration

Office of Tax Abatement & Compliance

City Hall Annex 3

342 MLK Drive, Jersey City, New Jersey 07305

Tel. # 201-547-4538

E-Mail Address: abuanj@jcnj.org

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CERTIFICATION OF NON‐INVOLVEMENT IN

PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES IN RUSSIA OR BELARUS

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Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:32-60.1, et seq. (L. 2022, c. 3) any person or entity (hereinafter “Vendori”) that seeks to enter into or renew a contract with a State agency for the provision of goods or services, or the purchase of bonds or other obligations, must complete the certification below indicating whether or not the Vendor is identified on the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons list, available here:

https://sanctionssearch.ofac.treas.gov/. If the Department of the Treasury finds that a Vendor has made a certification in violation of the law, it shall take any action as may be appropriate and provided by law, rule or contract, including but not limited to, imposing sanctions, seeking compliance, recovering damages, declaring the party in default and seeking debarment or suspension of the party.

I, the undersigned, certify that I have read the definition of “Vendor” below, and have reviewed the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons list, and having done so certify:

(Check the Appropriate Box)

A. That the Vendor is not identified on the OFAC Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons list on account of activity related to Russia and/or Belarus.

OR

B. That I am unable to certify as to “A” above, because the Vendor is identified on the OFAC Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons list on account of activity related to Russia and/or Belarus.

OR

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That I am unable to certify as to “A” above, because the Vendor is identified on the OFAC Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons list. However, the Vendor is engaged in activity related to Russia and/or Belarus consistent with federal law, regulation, license or exemption. A detailed description of how the Vendor’s activity related to Russia and/or Belarus is consistent with federal law is set forth below.

(Attach Additional Sheets If Necessary.)

Signature of Vendor’s Authorized Representative Date

Print Name and Title of Vendor’s Authorized Representative Vendor’s FEIN

Vendor’s Name Vendor’s Phone Number

Vendor’s Address (Street Address) Vendor’s Fax Number

Vendor’s Address (City/State/Zip Code) Vendor’s Email Address i Vendor means: (1) A natural person, corporation, company, limited partnership, limited liability partnership, limited liability company, business association, sole proprietorship, joint venture, partnership, society, trust, or any other nongovernmental entity, organization, or group; (2) Any governmental entity or instrumentality of a government, including a multilateral development…