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Bid Title

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL & QUALIFICATIONS FOR 2026 MUNICIPAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Issuing Agency

Red Bank borough

Location

New Jersey

Published Date

Nov 13, 2025

Closing Date

Dec 11, 2025

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Bid Title:	REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL & QUALIFICATIONS FOR 2026 MUNICIPAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Category:	Bid-RFP-RFQ Opportunities
Status:	Open

Description: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a fair and open process in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:115, N.J.S.A. 19:44A20.5, and N.J.A.C. 17:271.1 et seq., proposals and qualifications are being solicited by the Borough of Red Bank (hereinafter the “Borough”) for the following professional services for the 2026 calendar year: RFQ #20261 Borough Attorney RFQ #20262 Bond Counsel RFQ #20263 Labor Counsel RFQ #20264 Redevelopment and Affordable Housing Attorney RFQ #20265 Rent Leveling Board Attorney RFQ #20266 Historic Preservation Commission Attorney RFQ #20267 Borough Auditor RFQ #20268 Municipal Prosecutor RFQ #20269 Alternate Prosecutor RFQ #202610 Public Defender RFQ #202611 Borough Engineer RFQ #202612 Borough Planner RFQ #202613 Planning Board Attorney RFQ #202614 Planning Board Engineer RFQ #202615 Zoning Board Attorney RFQ #202616 Zoning Board Engineer RFQ #202617 Borough Architect RFQ #202618 Special Legal Counsel Pool RFQ #202619 Tax Counsel RFQ #202620 Special Project Engineering Pool If awarded a contract, your company/firm shall be required to comply with N.J.S.A. 52:3244, N.J.S.A. 10:531 et seq., and N.J.A.C. 17:27. The Borough of Red Bank is an EEO/AA employer. Term: January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026 Proposal Due: 1:00 PM, Thursday, December 11, 2025 Location: Borough Manager’s Office (4th Floor) 90 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701 PURPOSE AND INTENT The purpose of this Request for Qualifications is to solicit interest from qualified firms and/or individuals in providing professional services for the Borough of Red Bank. A qualified firm and/or individual will be selected through fair and open process at the sole discretion of the Borough. If awarded a contract, the firm shall comply with N.J.S.A. 52:3244, N.J.S.A. 10:531 et seq., and N.J.A.C. 17:27. GENERAL INFORMATION ON THE BOROUGH The Borough of Red Bank operates under a CouncilManager form of government, covers approximately 2.16 square miles, and has a population of approximately 12,715 residents. The Borough maintains an annual operating budget of roughly $20 million. The Mayor and Council typically meet on the second and fourth Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. The Borough is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Publication Date/Time: 11/13/2025 12:00 AM Closing Date/Time: 12/11/2025 1:00 PM Submittal Information: Borough Manager (see instructions) Contact Person: PROPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS Interested respondents shall submit one (1) original hard copy and one (1) electronic copy (USB drive) of their proposal, along with a proposed contract, to: James Gant, Borough Manager Borough of Red Bank 90 Monmouth Street, 4th Floor Red Bank, NJ 07701 The proposal must be received on or before 1:00 PM, Thursday, December 11, 2025. Late submissions will not be considered. The Borough reserves the right to issue addenda or clarifications to this solicitation. All addenda will be posted on the Borough’s website, and respondents are responsible for reviewing and acknowledging any updates prior to submission. Download Available: /DocumentCenter/View/17116/RFP Business Hours: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Qualifications: MANDATORY CONTENTS OF PROPOSAL Each submission must include the following in this order: Completed Proposal Form. Each proposal shall be sealed and clearly marked “Professional Service Contract – RFQ #2026___.” Fee Proposal for the 2026 municipal year. Five (5) References: Three (3) current clients (at least 3 years of service) and two (2) former clients within the past seven (7) years. Include contact names, titles, and phone numbers. NJ Business Registration Certificate Affirmative Action Compliance Documentation Each respondent must demonstrate compliance with the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq.) and the implementing regulations under N.J.A.C. 17:27, entitled “Equal Employment Opportunity in Public Contracts.” To satisfy this requirement, respondents shall submit the following: a) The completed Affirmative Action Language Form, titled “For Goods, Professional Services, and General Service Contracts.” b) One (1) of the following three forms of evidence of compliance: A valid Certificate of Employee Information Report issued in accordance with N.J.A.C. 17:27-4; or A completed Employee Information Report (Form AA-302) as required by N.J.A.C. 17:27-4; or A valid letter certifying that the contractor operates under a federally approved or sanctioned Affirmative Action Program, valid for one (1) year from the date of the letter. All documentation must be current and valid for the 2026 calendar year. Failure to provide acceptable evidence of Affirmative Action compliance may result in disqualification of the proposal. Respondents are encouraged to verify the status of their Certificate or Program approval in advance of submission to avoid delays in award processing. Special Requirements: CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION Proposals will be evaluated on the following factors: Experience and reputation in the field. Knowledge of the subject matter and applicable laws. Familiarity with the Borough’s affairs and operations. Availability to accommodate required meetings. Compensation proposal. Compliance with Borough minimum qualifications. Other factors are determined to be in the Borough’s best interest. Miscellaneous: PERIOD OF CONTRACT All appointments are for a one year term beginning January 1, 2026, and ending December 31, 2026. DISCLAIMER The contents of this RFP are intended to provide general information to interested parties. The successful proposer may be required to execute a formal contract with the Borough, which will govern all rights, duties, and obligations. All documents submitted in response to this RFP are public records under the New Jersey Open Public Records Act (N.J.S.A. 47:1A1 et seq.) The Borough will not be responsible for any costs associated with preparing or presenting proposals. The Borough reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, waive informalities, or resolicit proposals as deemed in the Borough’s best interest. CHECKLIST OF MANDATORY ITEMS Contact Information for contract award. Professional Service Proposal, Qualifications, and Costs Submission Form (signed). One original and one electronic copy of the proposed Contract. NonCollusion Affidavit (notarized). Disclosure of Ownership Form. Professional Service Entity Information Form. Copy of NJ Business Registration Certificate. Affirmative Action forms (“For Goods and Professional Services”). Valid Certificate of Employee Information Report covering 2026. ELEC Disclosure of Contributions Acknowledgment. Vendor Document Retention Acknowledgment. Disclosure of Investment Activities in Iran. FINAL SUBMISSION LABEL Envelope must be clearly marked: “Professional Services Contract – RFQ #2026___ – Do Not Open Until 10:00 AM, November 10, 2025.” POSTING & PUBLIC NOTICE The Borough of Red Bank, Monmouth County, NJ, is soliciting proposals through a Fair and Open Process in accordance with N.J.S.A. 19:44A20.5 et seq. for various 2026 professional services. Specifications may be obtained from the Borough website at www.redbanknj.org. Proposals must be submitted to the Borough Administrator’s Office, 90 Monmouth Street, 4th Floor, Red Bank, NJ 07701, by 1:00 PM, Thursday, December 11, 2025. Late submissions will not be accepted. Related Documents: RFP PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a fair and open process in accordance with N.J.S.A.

40A:11-5, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, and N.J.A.C. 17:27-1.1 et seq., proposals and qualifications are

being solicited by the Borough of Red Bank (hereinafter the “Borough”) for the following

professional services for the 2026 calendar year:

1. RFQ #2026-1 Borough Attorney

2. RFQ #2026-2 Bond Counsel

3. RFQ #2026-3 Labor Counsel

4. RFQ #2026-4 Redevelopment and Affordable Housing Attorney

5. RFQ #2026-5 Rent Leveling Board Attorney

6. RFQ #2026-6 Historic Preservation Commission Attorney

7. RFQ #2026-7 Borough Auditor

8. RFQ #2026-8 Municipal Prosecutor

9. RFQ #2026-9 Alternate Prosecutor

10. RFQ #2026-10 Public Defender

11. RFQ #2026-11 Borough Engineer

12. RFQ #2026-12 Borough Planner

13. RFQ #2026-13 Planning Board Attorney

14. RFQ #2026-14 Planning Board Engineer

15. RFQ #2026-15 Zoning Board Attorney

16. RFQ #2026-16 Zoning Board Engineer

17. RFQ #2026-17 Borough Architect

18. RFQ #2026-18 Special Legal Counsel Pool

19. RFQ #2026-19 Tax Counsel

20. RFQ #2026-20 Special Project Engineering Pool

If awarded a contract, your company/firm shall be required to comply with N.J.S.A. 52:32-44,

N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq., and N.J.A.C. 17:27. The Borough of Red Bank is an EEO/AA employer.

Term: January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026

Proposal Due: 1:00 PM, Thursday, December 11, 2025

Location: Borough Manager’s Office (4th Floor)

90 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701

PUBLIC NOTICE

BOROUGH OF RED BANK

MONMOUTH COUNTY NEW JERSEY

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL & QUALIFICATIONS FOR 2026 MUNICIPAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

(Applicants must establish that they meet the following minimum requirements)

I. PURPOSE AND INTENT

The purpose of this Request for Qualifications is to solicit interest from qualified firms and/or

individuals in providing professional services for the Borough of Red Bank. A qualified firm and/or

individual will be selected through fair and open process at the sole discretion of the Borough.

If awarded a contract, the firm shall comply with N.J.S.A. 52:32-44, N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq., and

N.J.A.C. 17:27.

II. PROPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS

Interested respondents shall submit one (1) original hard copy and one (1) electronic copy (USB

drive) of their proposal, along with a proposed contract, to:

James Gant, Borough Manager

Borough of Red Bank

90 Monmouth Street, 4th Floor

Red Bank, NJ 07701

The proposal must be received on or before 1:00 PM, Thursday, December 11, 2025.

Late submissions will not be considered.

The Borough reserves the right to issue addenda or clarifications to this solicitation. All addenda

will be posted on the Borough’s website, and respondents are responsible for reviewing and

acknowledging any updates prior to submission.

III. GENERAL INFORMATION ON THE BOROUGH

The Borough of Red Bank operates under a Council-Manager form of government, covers

approximately 2.16 square miles, and has a population of approximately 12,715 residents. The

Borough maintains an annual operating budget of roughly $20 million. The Mayor and Council

typically meet on the second and fourth Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m.

The Borough is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.

IV. MANDATORY CONTENTS OF PROPOSAL

Each submission must include the following in this order:

1. Completed Proposal Form. Each proposal shall be sealed and clearly marked

“Professional Service Contract – RFQ #2026-___.”

2. Fee Proposal for the 2026 municipal year.

3. Five (5) References: Three (3) current clients (at least 3 years of service) and two (2)

former clients within the past seven (7) years. Include contact names, titles, and phone

numbers.

4. NJ Business Registration Certificate

5. Affirmative Action Compliance Documentation

Each respondent must demonstrate compliance with the New Jersey Law Against

Discrimination (N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq.) and the implementing regulations under

N.J.A.C. 17:27, entitled “Equal Employment Opportunity in Public Contracts.”

To satisfy this requirement, respondents shall submit the following:

a) The completed Affirmative Action Language Form, titled “For Goods, Professional

Services, and General Service Contracts.”

b) One (1) of the following three forms of evidence of compliance:

• A valid Certificate of Employee Information Report issued in accordance with N.J.A.C.

17:27-4; or

• A completed Employee Information Report (Form AA-302) as required by N.J.A.C.

17:27-4; or

• A valid letter certifying that the contractor operates under a federally approved or

sanctioned Affirmative Action Program, valid for one (1) year from the date of the

letter.

All documentation must be current and valid for the 2026 calendar year. Failure to provide

acceptable evidence of Affirmative Action compliance may result in disqualification of the

proposal.

Respondents are encouraged to verify the status of their Certificate or Program approval in

advance of submission to avoid delays in award processing.

V. CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION

Proposals will be evaluated on the following factors:

1. Experience and reputation in the field.

2. Knowledge of the subject matter and applicable laws.

3. Familiarity with the Borough’s affairs and operations.

4. Availability to accommodate required meetings.

5. Compensation proposal.

6. Compliance with Borough minimum qualifications.

7. Other factors are determined to be in the Borough’s best interest.

VI. PERIOD OF CONTRACT

All appointments are for a one-year term beginning January 1, 2026, and ending December 31,

2026.

VII. DISCLAIMER

The contents of this RFP are intended to provide general information to interested parties. The

successful proposer may be required to execute a formal contract with the Borough, which will

govern all rights, duties, and obligations.

All documents submitted in response to this RFP are public records under the New Jersey Open

Public Records Act (N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1 et seq.)

The Borough will not be responsible for any costs associated with preparing or presenting

proposals. The Borough reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, waive informalities, or

re-solicit proposals as deemed in the Borough’s best interest

VIII. CHECKLIST OF MANDATORY ITEMS

1. Contact Information for contract award.

2. Professional Service Proposal, Qualifications, and Costs Submission Form (signed).

3. One original and one electronic copy of the proposed Contract.

4. Non-Collusion Affidavit (notarized).

5. Disclosure of Ownership Form.

6. Professional Service Entity Information Form.

7. Copy of NJ Business Registration Certificate.

8. Affirmative Action forms (“For Goods and Professional Services”).

9. Valid Certificate of Employee Information Report covering 2026.

10. ELEC Disclosure of Contributions Acknowledgment.

11. Vendor Document Retention Acknowledgment.

12. Disclosure of Investment Activities in Iran.

FINAL SUBMISSION LABEL

Envelope must be clearly marked:

“Professional Services Contract – RFQ #2026-___ – Do Not Open Until 10:00 AM, November 10,

2025.”

POSTING & PUBLIC NOTICE

The Borough of Red Bank, Monmouth County, NJ, is soliciting proposals through a Fair and Open

Process in accordance with N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5 et seq. for various 2026 professional services.

Specifications may be obtained from the Borough website at www.redbanknj.org. Proposals must

be submitted to the Borough Administrator’s Office, 90 Monmouth Street, 4th Floor, Red Bank,

NJ 07701, by 1:00 PM, Thursday, December 11, 2025. Late submissions will not be accepted.

Commodity Codes

• NAICS 541330Engineering Services
• NAICS 541611Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
• NAICS 541990All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

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