Architectural, Engineering, Related and MISC Professional Services for the County of Bergen FY 2026

Bergen County, New Jersey, has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Architectural, Engineering, Related and Miscellaneous Professional Services for Fiscal Year 2026, seeking pre-qualification statements from professional service providers. The procurement is scheduled to be posted on November 5, 2025, with qualification statements due electronically by December 4, 2025, at 12:00 noon. Respondents must provide comprehensive administrative and professional information, including business organization details, years in operation, management history, references, and key employee resumes. The county will evaluate qualification statements based on experience, reputation, knowledge of county needs, availability, and other factors deemed in the best interest of the county. Specific requirements include submitting a New Jersey Business Registration Certificate, Stockholder Disclosure Certificate, and Employee Information Report, with insurance requirements mandating workers' compensation, general liability, and automobile liability coverage with minimum limits of $500,000 to $1,000,000.

The RFQ encourages participation from diverse businesses, including those certified as small, minority-owned, women-owned, and veteran-owned enterprises. Respondents must comply with New Jersey's mandatory Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity requirements, which include submitting employee information reports and demonstrating efforts to recruit and employ minorities and women. While no specific contract value is explicitly stated, the procurement is structured to select multiple qualified professional service providers for potential engagement during the 2026 calendar year. Vendors must complete additional compliance documentation, including a Disclosure of Investment Activities in Iran form, a Certification of Non-Involvement in Prohibited Activities in Russia-Belarus, and an Ownership Disclosure Certification. The county reserves the right to evaluate and select respondents based on their capabilities and submissions, with potential contract awards to be made by the Bergen County Board of County Commissioners following a comprehensive review process.