REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS / PROPOSALS Psychological Services

Description: PROPOSAL DUE: Thursday, December 3, 2026 by 11:00 a.m. I. PURPOSE AND INTENT Through this Request for Proposal & Qualifications (RFP), the Township of Cinnaminson (hereinafter the "Township") seeks to engage a vendor for psychological services for the year 2027. This contract will be awarded through a fair and open process pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq. and Chapter 41, Article II of the Code of the Township of Cinnaminson. II. PROPOSAL SUBMISSION The Township requires the proposal be submitted in the following format: One (1) original, hard copy, plus One (1) copy of the full proposal in PDF File Format on CD or USB, shall be submitted in sealed envelopes and must be marked with the "Psychological Services" and addressed to: Lisa A. Passione, Township Clerk Township of Cinnaminson Township Municipal Building 1621 Riverton Road Cinnaminson, NJ 08077 Faxed proposals will NOT be accepted. Any inquiry concerning this RFP should be directed in writing to: Julia Edmondson Interim Township Administrator Township of Cinnaminson Township Municipal Building 1621 Riverton Road Cinnaminson, New Jersey 08077 All documents/information submitted in response to this solicitation shall be available to the general public as required by the New Jersey Open Public Records Act N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1 et seq. The Township will not be responsible for any costs associated with the oral or written and/or presentation of the proposals. The Township reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, with or without cause, and waive any irregularities or informalities in the proposals. The Township further reserves the right to make such investigations as it deems necessary as to the qualifications of any and all vendors submitting proposals. In the event that all proposals are rejected, the Township reserves the right to re-solicit proposals. III. GENERAL INFORMATION ON THE TOWNSHIP OF CINNAMINSON The Township of Cinnaminson operates under a Township Committee Form of Government. The Township is approximately 8 square miles, has a population of 18,000 +/-, an annual operating budget of $21 million, approximately 100 employees. The Township Committee meets the first and third Mondays of each month as well as special meetings on an as-needed basis. IV. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS The successful applicant shall have a minimum of At least five years of technical working experience as a licensed psychologist and a minimum of five years' experience in examining/treating Sworn Police, police officers and 911 telecommunicators. The proposal shall provide a resume for all principals who will be assigned to work for the township or appear at meetings on behalf of the township. The applicant shall have the following capabilities and provide the following services: a. Experience in psychological screenings for Police Officers and 911 Telecommunicators. b. Experience in critical incident debriefing and post-traumatic stress recognition and treatment, "Fit for duty" psychological examinations for Police Officers and Police Dispatchers 911 Telecommunicators. c. Satisfy all other requirements as set forth by New Jersey state law and Cinnaminson Township Municipal Ordinance. Applicant shall include with response: • Resumes of psychologist and staff psychologists of staff that would be providing psychological services. • Brief narrative of abilities. • Office location and ability to provide private consultation services 3 references • any professional licenses held by them in the State of New Jersey, or any other State, including a "Certificate of Good Standing," or other documents evidencing that the license is not presently suspended or revoked. • Statement as to whether any of the principals of the firm or the firm itself has been convicted of a crime within the last 5 years. • Statement as to whether any of the principals of the firm of the firm itself has received a target letter from a grand jury. • Certification as to the truth of the above two statements. • Itemized list of all fees and/or charges. Proposal Format Please attach a full and complete proposal demonstrating the way and manner in which the respondent meets the requirements of this RFQ/RFP. At a minimum the Proposal shall (a) outline the services to be provided, (b) attach a resume for the primary contact and all principal persons who will provide services to the township, (c) provide a summary of the experience of the entity in providing psychological services with emphasis on experience with municipalities and other local government entities, (d) set forth the manner of calculating, amount and method of payment of the fees1, and (e) provide a table of organization for the entity. Additional Requirements In addition to the foregoing all respondents shall fully comply with the requirements of the New Jersey Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq.). The proposal shall include (a) a statement of ownership [stockholder disclosure certificate], (b) a list of any sub-contractors or contracted employees who will be providing services, (c) a statement of compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, (d) a mandatory equal employment opportunity notice and statement, (e) a Certificate of Liability Insurance in an amount not less than $2,000,000.00 single limit2. (f) copies of applicable producer insurance licenses for all persons providing psychological services, (g) a copy of the entity's N. J. Business Registration Certificate, (h) a copy of the entity's N.J. Certificate of Employee Information Report pursuant to N.J.A.C. 17:27-1.1 et seq.; (i) a Non-Collusion Affidavit, (j) Iran Statement, (k) Russia Belarus Statement. and (l) at least five references. The proposal shall be certified as containing true and accurate information and that the entity has the capability to provide all of the listed services. 1 Travel associate expenses, if any, shall only be compensated from the office or another job site, whichever is shorter in time and distance. 2 If awarded the contract, this certificate will be required to name Cinnaminson Township as an additional insured.