Does Township of Stafford use cooperative purchasing or piggyback contracts?

Township of Stafford uses state contracts and cooperative purchasing and serves as the Lead Agency for the Stafford Township Cooperative Pricing System (Co-Op), which aggregates member needs and administers cooperative commodity contracts.

What procurement requirements does Township of Stafford publish for vendors?

Township of Stafford requires solicitation-specific insurance, bonding, licensing, and other compliance items; each bid or RFP lists required forms and terms and references statutory bidding rules (e.g., N.J.S.A. 40A:11-23b), so vendors should review individual solicitations closely.

How does Township of Stafford approve procurement contracts and awards?

Procurement contracts and awards are administered by the Township of Stafford Purchasing Department in coordination with Accounts Payable and Finance; awards follow New Jersey statutory bidding rules (N.J.S.A. 40A:11-23b) cited in solicitations that govern procedures and thresholds.

Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for Township of Stafford?

Vendors can find procurement policies and standard procedures on the Township of Stafford Purchasing page, which describes purchasing methods (formal/informal quotes, bids, state contracts, cooperative purchasing, RFPs) and identifies Purchasing staff for policy questions.

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Buyer type:: City
Location:: Manahawkin, NJ
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Notice to Bidders: Ocean Acres Booster Pump Replacement Phase 2 and Well No. 5 Redevelopment
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Oct 20, 2026
The Township of Stafford is soliciting electronic bids for its Ocean Acres Booster Pump Replacement Phase 2 and Well No. 5 Redevelopment project, identified in the notice as Bid #2026-049A - WS. The work includes rehabilitating Well No. 5, replacing two existing high-service booster pumps, and rehabilitating associated motors. Bids are due through the Bonfire procurement platform on October 20, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time.
ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES CY 2027
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Sep 18, 2026
Closes
Oct 20, 2026
Under reference CY2027 RFP, Stafford Township seeks professional services for calendar year 2027, including architectural services. The notice also identifies affordable housing, appraisal, attorney, auditing, engineering, financial, municipal court, physician, psychological evaluating, veterinary, planning board, and zoning board services, and says proposals follow a fair-and-open process and applicable New Jersey requirements. Electronic proposals are due through the Township's Bonfire portal on October 20, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. prevailing time.
ENGINEERING SERVICES CY 2027
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Oct 20, 2026
The Township of Stafford is soliciting proposals for professional engineering services for calendar year 2027. The opportunity is posted as an open CY2027 RFP on Stafford Township New Jersey's Bonfire procurement portal and closes October 20, 2026, at 2:00 PM EDT. The Township's official notice groups engineering with other designated CY2027 professional services and directs electronic submissions through the Bonfire platform.

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- Sole Source: If the need is unique and not specifiable, engage the Purchasing Agent to pursue an EUS under N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5 with council approval.
- Coops: The Township actively uses cooperative purchasing and treats it as the fastest path to award. Frequently procures through Sourcewell and OMNIA Partners; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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- Township of Stafford uses the “extraordinary unspecifiable service” (EUS) exception for unique offerings that cannot be reasonably described by written specifications per N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5. Engage Purchasing Agent Nicola Reid (609-597-1000, ext. 8521) to build an EUS case; prepare the justification package for council approval and reference past precedent such as Resolution 2023-82.
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- The Township actively uses cooperative purchasing and treats it as the fastest path to award. Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended cooperative path.
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Hannah SpragueAssistant Chief Financial Officer

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Who manages procurement and purchasing for Township of Stafford?

The Township of Stafford’s in-house Purchasing Department administers procurement, led by the Purchasing Agent (QPA, RPPO), with a Purchasing Specialist (RPPS) and Clerk/Bookkeeper; Purchasing coordinates purchasing activities with Accounts Payable and Finance.

Where does Township of Stafford post bids and RFPs?

Township of Stafford posts bids and RFPs on its official Bid Postings (CivicEngage) page on the Township website; each posting includes links for bid viewing and submission and serves as the official location for public solicitations.

How do vendors complete vendor registration with Township of Stafford?

Vendors register and submit proposals by following the registration and submission instructions linked in each solicitation on the Township of Stafford Bid Postings (CivicEngage) page; individual postings include required forms, submission methods, and contact details.

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