RFP Professionals Planning Board, Township Planner and Planning Legal Services

The Township of East Amwell in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, is conducting a Request for Proposals (RFP No. 24-04) to procure professional planning services for the 2025 calendar year. The procurement seeks two distinct professional roles: a Township Planner and a Planning Board Attorney, with proposals to be submitted electronically through BidNet by November 7, 2024, at 10:00 A.M. The selected Township Planner must be a New Jersey licensed professional with American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification, responsible for comprehensive planning services including development application reviews, preparing written and oral reports, and assisting with master plan development, land use ordinances, farmland preservation, natural resource protection, affordable housing, economic development, and historic preservation. The Planning Board Attorney must have demonstrated experience representing Planning Boards and will be expected to attend regular meetings typically held on the third Monday of each month. Evaluation criteria will focus on qualifications, experience, references, ability to provide timely services, and cost considerations, with the Township reserving the right to reject any or all submissions.

The RFP requires all bidders to comply with New Jersey state regulations, including equal employment opportunity provisions, business registration certifications, and disclosures of ownership and investment activities. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the procurement emphasizes non-discriminatory selection processes. The contract will be awarded for a maximum of twelve consecutive months, contingent upon the Township's Chief Financial Officer certifying fund availability. No incumbent vendors are identified in the documentation, and no specific budget range or award value is disclosed. Interested professionals must submit comprehensive proposals demonstrating their expertise in municipal planning and legal services, with the understanding that the selected vendors will play critical roles in guiding the township's strategic land use, development, and preservation efforts throughout the 2025 calendar year.