Proposal acceptance & opening date: Tuesday, December 8, 2026, at 11:00 a.m.
Sealed qualifications shall be received in accordance with Public Advertisement as required by law. This Request for Proposals is being solicited through a fair and open process in accordance with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq.
Submission of Proposals
All proposals must be submitted in sealed envelopes bearing on the outside the name of the proposer, his/her address and the name of the professional service for which the proposal is submitted. Bids must be addressed to the attention of: Vanessa L. Little, City Clerk, 512 Monmouth Street, PO Box 150, Gloucester City, NJ 08030. All Proposals shall include the following fully completed and executed documents: Non-Collusion Affidavit; Affirmative Action Compliance Statement; Americans with Disabilities Acknowledgment Statement; Stockholder Disclosure Certification; Prohibited Russia-Belarus Activities & Iran Investment Activities Form; W-9; and valid New Jersey Business Registration.
Proposals Forwarded through the Mail
Envelopes must contain the following statement on the envelope: THIS IS A SEALED PROPOSAL AND SHALL NOT BE OPENED AND READ UNTIL TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2026 AT 11:00 AM BY THE CITY CLERK OR HIS/HER DESIGNEE. The City of Gloucester City assumes no responsibility for proposals not delivered in person to the City Clerk prior to the opening.
Receipt of Proposals
All proposals must be received before or at the time and date specified in the Notice for Qualifications for Professional Services. No proposals will be received after 11:00 a.m. on December 8, 2026.
Reservation of Rights
The City of Gloucester City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, to waive irregularities and technicalities, to request re-submissions, and to award proposals as the City deems will best serve the interest of Gloucester City. Questions regarding this Request for Qualifications may be directed to the City Clerk, Vanessa L. Little at (856) 456-0205 (ext. 218).
Notice for Solicitation of Proposals
Notice is hereby given that sealed proposals for professional services in accordance with N.J.S.A. 19:44A-24, et seq., and P.L. 2005 c.271, will be received by the City Clerk of the City of Gloucester City on Tuesday, December 8, 2026 no later than 11:00 a.m., at which time the sealed proposals will be opened and recorded at the City of Gloucester City, 512 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City, New Jersey, by the City Clerk and witnessed and recorded by his/her designee.
Proposals for the following professional services will be accepted for the calendar year 2027:
City Auditor; City Solicitor; City Engineers; Environmental Engineer; Redevelopment Engineer/Special Projects; Labor Attorney; Special Counsel for Redevelopment; Grants Management Consultant; City Public Defender; City Prosecutor; Managed IT Service Provider; Licensed Water/Sewer Operator; Special Counsel to Tax Office; City Bond Counsel; Planning Board Planner; Planning Board Attorney; Planning Board Engineer; Risk Management Consultant.
Submission Requirements
Each sealed proposal to be considered shall be returned with one (1) original signed copy and one (1) electronic copy of the submission and shall provide hourly rates, and/or other terms and conditions, and qualifications. The sealed proposal shall comport to the criteria set forth in the specification packets and as found in the Code of the City of Gloucester City. Mayor and Council shall thereafter select the professional or business entity for the position so advertised, which shall thereafter be confirmed or approved by formal Resolution.
Applicants/Proposers Responsibilities
Proposals must include: full name and business address; dates of licensure in New Jersey and other states as applicable; number of licensed professionals employed or affiliated and descriptions of their qualifications; proposed cost of services including hourly rates and items such as meetings, site visits/expenses, travel/postage/telephone (excluded from hourly rate), additional services beyond scope, a dollar amount not to exceed for Year 2027; professional license numbers; evidence of required insurance/professional liability coverage; financial disclosure if required by law; statement of compliance with anti-discrimination and affirmative action laws; one (1) original signed copy and one (1) electronic copy of the proposal.
Specific positions include detailed duties, qualification minima, and proposal instructions (examples provided in the solicitation): City Solicitor; City Auditor (audit for year ending December 31, 2026); Labor Attorney; City Engineers (general engineer); Public Defender; City Prosecutor; Bond Counsel; Risk Management Consultant; Special Counsel to the Tax Office; City Grants Application and Management Consultant; City Environmental Engineer; City Redevelopment Engineer/Special Projects; Planning Board Attorney; Planning Board Engineer; City/Planning Board Planner; Special Counsel for Redevelopment; Special Licensed Water and Sewer Operator Firm (Term: January 01, 2027 to December 31, 2027) with specific NJDEP license requirements (T-4, W-2, C-2) and responsibilities.
Forms and Additional Requirements
The solicitation includes required forms and attachments such as Non-Collusion Affidavit, Mandatory Equal Employment Opportunity Language (EEO), Americans with Disabilities Act Appendix A, Stockholder Disclosure Certification, Prohibited Russia-Belarus Activities & Iran Investment Activities certification, Request for Proposal Checklist (must be completed and submitted). Business Registration Certificates must be submitted prior to award. The RFP checklist specifies required submission items and signatures. The City will not enter into a contract for goods or services unless the other party provides a copy of its business registration certificate for the State of New Jersey and those of any subcontractors at the time of proposal submission, and the contracting party must collect state use tax where applicable.
Contact
Questions regarding the solicitation may be directed to the City Clerk, Vanessa L. Little at (856) 456-0205 (ext. 218).