Request for Qualifications: Insurance Services

The Northwest Bergen County Utilities Authority (NBCUA) has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) seeking insurance services professionals, specifically targeting roles such as General Insurance Consultant, Employee Benefits Consultant, Third Party Administrator, Insurance Broker, Risk Manager, and Surety Underwriter. The procurement is structured as a "fair and open process" under New Jersey's Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, with electronic submissions required through the Euna E-Procurement portal (www.BergenBids.com) by January 9, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. A Review Team comprised of Authority representatives and potential legal/financial advisors will evaluate respondents based on their professional, administrative, and financial capabilities. Respondents must demonstrate comprehensive qualifications and will be assessed on their ability to provide the greatest potential benefit to the organization. The evaluation will focus on the respondents' expertise, with the Authority reserving the right to conduct interviews with selected candidates and potentially modify the procurement schedule.

The procurement does not specify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. However, respondents must comply with extensive New Jersey state requirements, including mandatory affirmative action language prohibiting discrimination and requiring equal employment opportunity practices. Selected vendors will need to maintain specific insurance coverage, including Workers Compensation Insurance, $2 million in Professional Liability coverage, and $2 million in General Commercial Liability coverage. Additional mandatory documentation includes an Ownership Disclosure form, Disclosure of Investment Activities in Iran form, and a Certification of Noninvolvement in Prohibited Activities in Russia and Belarus form. While no specific award value or budget range is provided in the documents, successful respondents will be expected to provide comprehensive insurance services to the NBCUA. The Authority explicitly reserves the right to reject any and all responses, request additional information, and terminate the procurement process at its discretion.