Project Information

Bid Title

Request for Qualifications - Planning/Zoning

Issuing Agency

City of Long Branch

Location

New Jersey

Published Date

Nov 5, 2025

Closing Date

Dec 5, 2025

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

Bid Title:	Request for Qualifications - Planning/Zoning
Category:	Purchasing
Status:	Open

Description: Notice is hereby given that the City of Long Branch will receive Qualifications on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. in City of Long Branch, City Hall, 344      Broadway Avenue, Long Branch, New Jersey for the following professional services: PLANNING BOARD CONFLICT ENGINEER PLANNING BOARD ATTORNEY PLANNING BOARD CONFLICT ATTORNEY PLANNING BOARD ENGINEER PLANNING BOARD PLANNER PLANNING BOARD CONFLICT PLANNER ZONING BOARD ATTORNEY ZONING BOARD CONFLICT ATTORNEY ZONING BOARD ENGINEER ZONING BOARD PLANNER ZONING BOARD CONFLICT ENGINEER ZONING BOARD CONFLICT PLANNER Qualifications are being solicited through a Fair and Open process in accordance with N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5 et seq, and the Municipal Code of the City of Long Branch Requests for Qualifications (RFQ) may be obtained at the City of Long Branch 344  Broadway Avenue, Long Branch, New Jersey 07740, Attn: David Spaulding, Purchasing Agent, between the hours of 8:30 A.M. and 4:30 P.M. Monday through Friday or www.longbranch.org the City of Long Branch’s website. Qualification submissions may be mailed upon request by calling the Purchasing Agent’s office (732) 571-5656. All questions regarding the RFQ must be made in writing and directed to the Purchasing Agent. Questions may be faxed to (732) 222-1516. Submissions must be made in the form required by the specifications one (1) original one (1) photocopy and (1) flash drive copy must be delivered to reach the City Clerk prior to the time for the receipt of Qualification(s). All information requested in the Request for Qualifications must be provided or the submission may be disqualified. Submissions must be sealed and plainly marked on the outside of the sealed envelope to the services for which the Qualification is submitted. **Any Addenda will be issued on the website. Therefore, all interested respondents should check the website from now through bid opening. It is the sole responsibility of the respondent to be knowledgeable of all addenda related to this procurement.  The City of Long Branch reserves the right to reject all submissions, to waive any informality in the RFQ process, and to accept any submissions which, in their judgment, are most advantageous, price and other factors considered, and will best serve the interest of the City of Long Branch. Submitters are required to comply with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq., N.J.A.C. 17:27, and the “Pay to Play” ordinance of the City of Long Branch. David Spaulding Purchasing Agent City of Long Branch, County of Monmouth Publication Date/Time: 11/5/2025 12:00 AM Closing Date/Time: 12/5/2025 12:00 AM Related Documents: RFQ CY26 Zoning Board Conflict Attorney 103125 RFQ CY26 Planning Board Attorney 103025 RFQ CY26 Planning Board Conflict Attorney 103025 RFQ CY 26 Zoning Board Engineer 103125 RFQ CY 26 ZB Planner 103025 RFQ CY 26 ZB Attorney 103125 RFQ CY 26 Planning Board Engineer 103025 RFQ CY 26 Planning Board Conflict Engineer 103025 RFQ CY 26 PB Planner 103025 RFQ CY 26 Conflict Zoning Board Engineer 103125 RFQ CY 26 Conflict PB Planner 103025 RFQ CY 25 Conflict ZB Planner 102524

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CITY OF

LONG BRANCH

MONMOUTH COUNTY, NEW JERSEY

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR

PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CONTRACT

ZONING BOARD CONFLICT ATTORNEY SERVICES

MAYOR JOHN PALLONE

CHARLES F. SHIRLEY, BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR

CITY COUNCIL

ROSE WIDDIS

BILL DANGLER

GLENN RASSAS

DR. ANITA VOOGT

MARIO VIEIRA

PROPOSAL DUE DATE: DECEMBER 4, 2025 @11AM

City of Long Branch

Request for Qualifications

Notice is hereby given that the City of Long Branch will receive Qualifications on

Thursday, December 4, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. in City of Long Branch, City Hall, 344

Broadway Avenue, Long Branch, New Jersey for the following professional services:

• ZONING BOARD CONFLICT ATTORNEY

Qualifications are being solicited through a Fair and Open process in accordance with

N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5 et seq, and the Municipal Code of the City of Long Branch

Requests for Qualifications (RFQ) may be obtained at the City of Long Branch 344

Broadway Avenue, Long Branch, New Jersey 07740, Attn: David Spaulding, Purchasing

Agent, between the hours of 8:30 A.M. and 4:30 P.M. Monday through Friday or

www.longbranch.org the City of Long Branch’s website. Qualification submissions may

be mailed upon request by calling the Purchasing Agent’s office (732) 571-5656. All

questions regarding the RFQ must be made in writing and directed to the Purchasing

Agent. Questions may be faxed to (732) 222-1516. Submissions must be made in the

form required by the specifications one (1) original one (1) photocopy and (1) flash drive

copy must be delivered to reach the City Clerk prior to the time for the receipt of

Qualification(s). All information requested in the Request for Qualifications must be

provided or the submission may be disqualified. Submissions must be sealed and plainly

marked on the outside of the sealed envelope to the services for which the Qualification

is submitted.

**Any Addenda will be issued on the website. Therefore, all interested respondents

should check the website from now through bid opening. It is the sole responsibility

of the respondent to be knowledgeable of all addenda related to this procurement.

The City of Long Branch reserves the right to reject all submissions, to waive any

informality in the RFQ process, and to accept any submissions which, in their judgment,

are most advantageous, price and other factors considered, and will best serve the interest

of the City of Long Branch. Submitters are required to comply with the requirements of

N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq., N.J.A.C. 17:27, and the “Pay to Play” ordinance of the City of

Long Branch.

David Spaulding

Purchasing Agent

City of Long Branch

County of Monmouth

Proposals will be reviewed by a committee established by the Long Branch

Zoning Board, and a contract awarded based upon the following criteria:

• Experience and reputation of the firm in the field of legal representation to

a New Jersey municipal Zoning Board. (20) POINTS

• Qualifications of the individuals who will perform the required services,

and their respective participation. (10) POINTS

• Experience of the individuals as it relates to the expertise required to

perform the contract. (10) POINTS

• Ability of the firm to perform the services on a timely basis, including

staffing and familiarity with the subject matter. (10) POINTS

• Experience with or specific knowledge of Long Branch as it pertains to this

contract. (20) POINTS

• References (10) POINTS

• Cost consideration, including, but not limited to fee schedule to be

charged, fees paid by public entities of similar size and make-up for

comparable level of services, and, if applicable, cost that would be

incurred by the City to contract with a new firm (i.e. estimated cost for

current firm to review and close out all files, and new firm to review and

get up to speed on all open files). (20) POINTS

Request for Qualifications for Legal Services as Zoning Board Conflict

Attorney

The City of Long Branch, on behalf of the Long Branch Zoning Board, will receive

qualifications from attorneys to provide legal services as Zoning Board Conflict

Attorney for the calendar year 2026. Respondent will provide services as

Conflict attorney for the Board (in cases where the Board Attorney is

unable to represent the Board due to a conflict of interest) in accordance

with the terms thereof. Services may include, but are not limited to, attendance

at regular and special Zoning Board Meetings, review of applications before the

Board, preparation of resolutions for action by the Board, preparation of

professional service contracts, legal research and advice on particular projects

before the board or on other matters as requested and required by the Board,

and any other legal services deemed to be associated with the position as

Conflict Board Attorney.

Qualifications submission must include all the following:

1. Name, address, phone number and fax number of firm. (If multiple office

sites, list all, and indicate corporate office). Web Site and email address

of the firm, if any.

2. Biography or history of the firm.

3. List of principals and/or partners

4. List of attorneys that would be assigned to Long Branch Zoning Board

matters, including a summary of their education, qualifications, expertise

and experience as it relates to the services the Board requires. Indicate

the approximate percentage of work each would be assigned. The

principals or partners assigned to Long Branch must have a minimum of

10 years’ experience in New Jersey Municipal Land Use law.

5. List of References from at least two New Jersey municipal Zoning Boards

for which the firm has provided similar services, including name, address,

phone and contact information.

6. Prior experience, if any, the firm may provide services to the Long Branch

Zoning Board, and/or the City of Long Branch, and in what capacity.

7. List of municipalities/boards currently under contract with the firm.

8. Provide a fee schedule by title for all firm members and employees.

Indicate which fees would apply for attorneys and employees assigned to

Long Branch matters.

9. Provide a schedule of all other fees routinely charged by the firm for

during the course of providing services to the Board

10.Copy of current Certificate of Insurance for Professional Liability Coverage.

Submission of Proposal

One original, one (1) photocopy and (1) flash drive Copy of the submission

package must be submitted to the City for consideration by the Planning Board.

In addition to the above required information, legal firms must provide all

documents indicated on the Submission Package Check List. Failure to provide

all required documents may result in the proposal not being considered.

Proposals must be forwarded to the City Clerk in sealed and labeled envelopes

as indicated on Page 1 of this document.

Additional Pay to Play Requirements

Contractors are advised of the responsibility to file an annual disclosure statement on

political contributions with the New Jersey Election Enforcement Commission, pursuant

to N.J.S.A. 19:44-20.13 (P.L. 2005, c, 271, s.3), if the contractor receives contracts in

excess of $50,000 from public Entities in a calendar year. It is the contractor’s

responsibility to determine if filing is necessary. Additional information on this

requirement is available from ELEC at 888-313-3532 or at www.elec.state.nj.us .

Commodity Codes

• NAICS 541310Architectural Services
• NAICS 541330Engineering Services
• NAICS 541611Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
• NAICS 541690Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services

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