Right to Know Compliance and Surveying Services

Bergen County's Department of Health Services, Office of Environmental Protection is seeking a consultant to complete the New Jersey Worker and Community Right to Know Survey for the county's active facilities. The procurement, designated as BC-RFP-25-019, involves a comprehensive two-phase project to review and update the list of facilities requiring reporting under the Worker and Community Right to Know Act. Phase 1 requires reviewing county documents to update the facility list, while Phase 2 involves conducting site visits to identified facilities to compile lists of reportable products, evaluate container labeling, input chemicals into an online system, and verify facility information. The contractor will inspect up to 59 county facilities across various departments, including Main Offices, Public Works, Law Enforcement, Human Services, Health, Public Safety, Parks, and Park Maintenance. Sealed electronic responses will be received on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at 12 Noon through the Bonfire eProcurement platform, with the contract commencing on or about January 1, 2026 and including four potential twelve-month renewal options.

The procurement includes specific set-aside and diversity provisions for businesses. Bergen County has established an ordinance (No. 18-26) to support economic inclusion, targeting Minority Business Enterprises (MBE), Women's Business Enterprises (WBE), Veteran Business Enterprises (VBE), and Small Business Enterprises (SBE). Qualified businesses must have their principal place of business in New Jersey, be independently owned and operated, and meet specific ownership criteria of at least 51% ownership by qualifying groups. Certification can be obtained through various government agencies, including the State of New Jersey Department of Treasury, Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, NJ Transit, the U.S. Small Business Administration, and the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs. Bidders must comply with specific New Jersey state regulations, including non-discrimination provisions, affirmative action requirements, and mandatory reporting. While the specific contract value is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the survey and potential for four renewal periods suggests a substantial multi-year engagement for the selected vendor.