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Bid Title

Consultant Services - Public Works

Issuing Agency

The City of Union City

Location

New Jersey

Published Date

Mar 10, 2026

Closing Date

Mar 31, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

Notices > Request for Proposal Consultant Services - Public Works Posted: 03/10/2026 - 11:15 AM Due By: 03/31/2026 - 09:30 AM

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR

THE CITY OF UNION CITY’S DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

Introduction

The City of Union City (“City”) is requesting qualifications and proposals in response to this Request for Proposals (“RFP”) from individuals who wish to serve as a consultant to the City’s Department of Public Works (“DPW”) as directed by the Board of Commissioners or other appropriate official within the City for a one (1) year contract period. The City reserves the right to extend the contract for an additional one (1) year period at the discretion of the City upon the same  terms and conditions, and in accordance with applicable law. The City seeks Proposals in accordance with the Competitive Contract Procedures (N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4.1 et seq.).

Required Services/Credentials:

The successful proposer will engage in/be responsible for, but not be limited to, the following activities:
1. A complete analysis of the functioning of the City’s DPW.

2. Develop strategies and plans to help curtail overtime.

3. Develop strategies and plans for increasing efficiencies with the DPW.

4. Develop strategies and plans to reduce costs relating to the operation of the DPW.

5. Train DPW supervisors so that they can implement the strategies and plans developed by the successful Proposer.

6. Interested Proposers should have a minimum of ten (10) years working in a municipal department of public works.
Proposers should set forth in their proposals how the above services are to be accomplished and how the fees for those services will be paid. Proposers should also set forth what they will require from the City in order to provide the services.

Professional Information and Qualifications

Copies of this standardized submission requirements and selection criteria are on file and available from the Office of the City Clerk. Each interested candidate shall submit the following information within the time permitted by law:
1. Name of firm, business organization, shareholders and directors with more than a ten per cent interest in the organization;

2. Any licenses, authorizations, and/or certifications held by the Proposer or employees of the Proposer (provide copies of all documents);

3. Address of principal place of business and all other offices and corresponding telephone and fax numbers for all individuals assigned to perform the services;

4. Description of the Proposer’s qualifications, number of years in business and a description of their relevant experience pertaining to operations of departments of public works. This includes a similar description for all key personnel. Demonstrate ability to comply with requirements in “Required Services” section of this RFP;

5. Experience in providing similar services for municipalities in New Jersey, including a description of the services you propose to provide to the City to successfully implement the services;

6. At least three (3) references, two (2) of which must have knowledge of your service to public entities;

7. The organization’s ability to provide the services in a timely fashion (including staffing, familiarity and location of key staff);

8. Detailed cost proposal. Provide cost details, including rates and fees, broken down into specific services to be provided (if applicable), a flat fee or fee schedule, the names of each of the individuals who will perform the services and all expenses and costs for which the City will be responsible. Also advise as to what facilities, materials and equipment the City will be responsible for providing (if any);

9. Any other information which the interested organization deems relevant;

10. Statement concerning Ethics Complaint (copy attached);

11. Statement of Ownership Disclosure (c.52:25-24.2) (copy attached);

12. Non-Collusion Affidavit (copy attached);

13. Proof of business registration with the New Jersey Division of Taxation (P.L. 2004 c. 57) (prior to award of contract);

14. If required by the City, provide criminal background check for all persons who will be assigned to provide services under this contract to the City after the contract is awarded and the contract is contingent upon receipt by the City of satisfactory background checks;

15. Disclosure of Investment Activities in Iran form (prior to award of contract. Form attached); and

16. Certification of Non-Involvement in Prohibited Activities in Russia or Belarus form (prior to the award of contract. Form attached).

Evaluation of Proposals/Selection Criteria:

It should be understood by each company submitting a proposal that the City must select a proposal that not only meets and conforms to the scope of work included in the RFP, but also offers clear and reasonable assurances of successfully meeting the City’s needs. The criteria that will be considered in evaluating proposals are the criteria detailed in the table below. They are weighted based on importance to the City. The points awarded range from 0 to 5, with 5 being the highest score and 0 the lowest score. After the points are awarded by the evaluator, the weighting factor will be applied and a total score will be calculated, which will then be recommended to the Board of Commissioners for the award of the contract. Each area of the evaluation should be addressed in detail in the company’s proposal. The criteria are as follows:

MANAGEMENT CRITERIA History and experience in performing similar work. Availability of personnel, facilities, and equipment. Qualification and experience of personnel. Significant experience representing Government entities of similar budget.

Criteria	Weighting Factor	Points 1-5
TECHNICAL CRITERIA Vendor’s proposal demonstrates a clear understanding of the scope of work and related objectives	10%	1-5
25%	1-5
PAST EXPERIENCE & PERFORMANCE References, including Prior Experience in the City of Union City, or similar entity	40%	1-5
COST CRITERIA	25%	1-5

A contract, if awarded, shall be awarded as permitted by N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4.5 The City reserves the right to waive any informalities in, and/or reject any and all proposals as may be permitted by law. Under no circumstances shall the provisions of a proposal be subject to negotiation by the City.

Submission Requirements

Sealed RFPs will be publicly opened by the City Clerk in Union City Hall, 3715 Palisade Avenue, Union City, at 9:30 am on March 31, 2026. Proposals must be received no later than 9:30 am on March 31, 2026 by:

Hilda Rosario

City Clerk

City of Union City

3715 Palisade Avenue

Union City, New Jersey 07086
Please submit one original and two (2) copies of the RFP. Use white 8 ½” x 11” paper.

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Commodity Codes

• NAICS 541330Engineering Services
• NAICS 541611Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
• NAICS 541618Other Management Consulting Services
• NAICS 541820Public Relations Agencies

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