The Borough of Beachwood is soliciting proposals for professional services including Municipal Attorney, OPRA Attorney, Tax Foreclosure Attorney, Affordable Housing Attorney, Affordable Housing Administrative Agent, Municipal Auditor, Municipal Bond Counsel, Municipal Engineer, Municipal Financial Advisor, Grant Writer, Municipal Planner, Municipal Labor Counsel, Municipal Prosecutor, Conflict Prosecutor, Alternate Conflict Prosecutor, Municipal Public Defender, Conflict Public Defender, Alternate Conflict Public Defender, Conflict Judge, Land Use Board Attorney, Land Use Board Engineer, and Land Use Board Planner for the period of January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2027.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
109114
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
94
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
11,340
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
44 / 100
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
CautiousAggressive
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AI Adoption Score
How likely this buyer is to adopt new AI technologies.
ConservativeEarly Adopter
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Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
Sole Source:Deprioritize—Beachwood rarely approves. Use coops or bid instead.
Coops:Frequently procures through Sourcewell and the Ocean County Co-op; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Borough of Beachwood nearly avoids sole-source procurement. Do not expend resources attempting to build a sole-source justification; pivot to cooperative contracts or a formal competitive process.
Agency-specific vendor registration, compliance steps, and approval routing shape the purchasing timeline.
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The Borough has used cooperative purchasing before (including Sourcewell and the Ocean County Co-op). Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
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Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from Borough of Beachwood
Environmental Shade Tree Committee of the Borough of Beachwood Minutes
Date: Aug 17, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The committee reviewed the status of the 2026 budget and the community garden, discussing maintenance challenges and the potential for alternative garden locations. Planning for a 250th Anniversary planting project was initiated, requiring council approval, and the committee explored student community service opportunities involving the Coastal Community Clean Up Club. The committee also assessed the recent public works beach clean-up, declined participation in an upcoming recreation event, and proposed collaborating on a future rain barrel workshop. Additionally, the committee discussed the implementation of a recycling and composting program and the distribution of announcement flyers to local schools.
Borough Of Beachwood Land Use Board Regular Meeting
Date: Aug 10, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting focused on multiple land use applications. An application for a minor subdivision at 300 Halliard Ave was approved. An application for a bulk variance at 1332 Ocean Ave involved discussions regarding house style, setbacks, potential impacts on neighborhood character, and parking concerns; the board requested revised plans for a ranch-style home, and the matter was carried to a future meeting date. Several resolutions regarding property developments were approved.
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to Borough of Beachwood.
Who manages procurement contracts and purchasing for Borough of Beachwood?
The Municipal Clerk's office administers procurement contracts and purchasing for Borough of Beachwood at 1600 Pinewald Road; Municipal Clerk Susan A. Minock oversees purchasing. The borough conducts its own purchasing but may elect to use Ocean County cooperative contracts for specific procurements.
Where does Borough of Beachwood post bids and RFPs?
Borough of Beachwood posts official bids and RFPs on its CivicEngage 'Bid Postings' page with supporting documents in the Document Center (https://www.beachwoodusa.com/Bids.aspx and Document Center). Ocean County cooperative solicitations are listed on the Ocean County OpenGov procurement portal.
How do vendors complete vendor registration with Borough of Beachwood?
Vendors register on Ocean County’s Vendor Self-Service/OpenGov portal to view and respond to county cooperative solicitations; for Borough of Beachwood–specific postings, vendors should subscribe to the CivicEngage notification system on the borough's Bids page to receive email or text alerts.
Borough of Beachwood Mayor and Council Meeting Minutes
Date: Jul 15, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The council recognized the Beachwood Wave U12G soccer team with a proclamation. Key financial actions included the approval of bills and claims, authorization of budget revenue insertions for the Clean Communities program, AARP Community Challenge grant, Green Acres program, and the Recycling Tonnage Grant, as well as a water bill refund and water meter installation approvals for the Sewerage Authority. The governing body awarded a contract for the 2025 NJDOT reconstruction of Spar Avenue and Shell Street and rejected all bids for the Water Treatment Plant replacement project. Several personnel actions were finalized, including a new full-time appointment in the Department of Public Works, a resignation, and a leave of absence approval. Additionally, the council introduced an ordinance to amend vehicle storage and parking regulations and confirmed various seminar and conference attendance requests.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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What products and services does Borough of Beachwood procure?
Borough of Beachwood commonly procures water and wastewater treatment chemicals and bulk delivery, water and sewer main construction, road and street reconstruction, municipal vehicles and equipment (and attachments), and professional services such as Borough Attorney engagements, as shown in recent bid packages and notices.
Does Borough of Beachwood use cooperative purchasing or piggyback contracts?
Borough of Beachwood participates in the Ocean County Cooperative Contract Purchasing System; cooperative solicitations and contracts are administered by the Ocean County Purchasing Department and listed on the county's OpenGov Online Procurement Portal for municipal use.
What vendor requirements does Borough of Beachwood publish?
Beachwood bid packages require statutory bidder documentation: a bid guarantee (bond), Consent of Surety, New Jersey Business Registration Certificate, Statement of Experience and Qualifications, Non‑Collusion Affidavit, Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action statement, ownership disclosures, and investment disclosures; vendors must follow solicitation-specific forms.
How does Borough of Beachwood approve procurement contracts and awards?
Sealed bids and RFPs for Borough of Beachwood are received and publicly opened by the Municipal Clerk at 1600 Pinewald Road; contract awards are made by the Borough Council in accordance with New Jersey's Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A:11) and related rules.
Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for Borough of Beachwood?
Procurement for Borough of Beachwood is governed by New Jersey's Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A:11) and Local Public Contracting Rules (N.J.A.C. 5:34); vendors should follow the Standard Proposal Forms, terms, and Proposal Submission Checklist included with each borough solicitation.
What supplier diversity or local vendor preference programs does Borough of Beachwood use?
Beachwood bid documents require an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action policy statement under N.J.S.A. 10:5‑31 and N.J.A.C. 17:27 and request disclosure of minority ownership percentages to document affirmative action efforts for minorities, women, and persons with disabilities.
