2027 ANNUAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RFP

Description: BERNARDS TOWNSHIP -2027 ANNUAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES PUBLIC NOTICE OF FAIR AND OPEN PROCUREMENT PROCESS In accordance with New Jersey Local Public Contracts Law and N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et. seq., Bernards Township, Somerset County, a municipal corporation of the State of New Jersey, is soliciting professional services proposals through a fair and open process. The Township will require the following services for the upcoming calendar year beginning January 1, 2027 and ending December 31, 2027; Labor Counsel; Municipal Attorney; Planning Services -Housing Element/Fair Share Plan; Special Counsel Tax Appeal. Proposals shall be submitted to Bernards Township Purchasing Agent via Email to fdecibus@bernards.org no later than 12:00 Noon, local prevailing time on Friday, November 20, 2026. RFP documents are available to download at the Bernards Township website under Purchasing "Current Bids" under "Public Notices". All contracts pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4., Fair and Open Process will be awarded by resolution at a public meeting. Firms awarded contracts will be required to comply with N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 and N.J.A.C. 17:27-4 (Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity), 42 U.S.C. Section 12101 et. seq. (Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990), N.J.S.A. 52:25-24.2 (Disclosure of Ownership) and N.J.S.A. 52:32-44 (Business Registration).