T3103 - Program Administrator - Resilience Planning Projects

The New Jersey Department of the Treasury, Division of Purchase and Property, in collaboration with the Department of Environmental Protection, is procuring up to ten contractors to serve as Program Administrators for Resilience Planning Projects. This solicitation seeks technical assistance professionals to support climate resilience planning initiatives across local governments, community-based organizations, and state entities. Contractors will be responsible for comprehensive services including community engagement, risk assessments, resilience action plan development, implementation support, guidance development, and data modeling across disciplines such as planning, engineering, ecology, and community outreach. The contract will have a base term of four years with potential two-year extensions, with quotes due on July 17, 2025, and electronic questions accepted until June 19, 2025. Evaluation criteria will focus on precise adherence to submission requirements, with potential disqualification for non-responsive quotes, and will assess technical capabilities across 27 distinct professional roles including Contract Executives, Project Managers, Engineers, Planners, Ecological Specialists, GIS Specialists, and Public Outreach Specialists.

The procurement includes specific set-aside requirements targeting New Jersey Small Business Enterprises and Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses, with a 1% Procurement Efficiency Program Fee on purchases. The contract is funded through multiple sources including HUD CDBG-DR Grants, NOAA Coastal Zone Management Grants, NJ corporate business tax, and other federal and state funding opportunities. Bidders must complete a comprehensive set of procurement forms including Ownership Disclosure, Investment Activities in Iran Form, MacBride Principles Form, and Subcontractor Utilization Form, with strict compliance requirements that could result in contract disqualification. While specific total contract value is not explicitly stated, the solicitation requires all-inclusive hourly rates across multiple professional categories, suggesting a potentially significant multi-year investment in climate resilience planning. The procurement emphasizes innovative solutions, stakeholder collaboration, and reaching underserved populations, with a strong focus on integrating up-to-date climate science into local and regional planning efforts.