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Bid Title

Various Professional Service Contracts

Issuing Agency

North Bergen township

Location

New Jersey

Published Date

Jan 13, 2026

Closing Date

Jan 23, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

Notices > Request for Qualifications Various Professional Service Contracts Posted: 01/13/2026 - 11:25 AM Due By: 01/23/2026 - 11:00 AM

PUBLIC NOTICE FOR THE SOLICITATION OF REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR

PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CONTRACTS

JANUARY 1, 2026 – DECEMBER 31, 2026

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed request for qualifications submissions will be received by the

Township of North Bergen Purchasing Agent for the services set forth below in accordance with the “fair and

open process” pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.:
RFQ# PROFESSIONAL SERVICE

RFQ 2026-1 Municipal Auditing Services

RFQ 2026-2 Insurance Broker of Record – Health

RFQ 2026-3 Financial Advisor

RFQ 2026-4 Grants Consultant
Submission package may be examined or obtained at the Township Purchasing Office, Township of North Bergen, 4233 Kennedy Boulevard, North Bergen, NJ, 07047 (phone 201-392-2040), Monday through Friday during business hours, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. or downloadable on the Township’s website www.northbergen.org/notices .
Request for qualifications (“RFQ”) responses shall be submitted to Carmen M. Borrell, Purchasing Agent, Township of North Bergen, 4233 Kennedy Boulevard, North Bergen, NJ, 07047, on or before Friday, January 23, 2026 at 11:00 am prevailing time, at which time said responses will be publicly opened and read in the Municipal Chambers.
Responses must be enclosed in a sealed envelope. The service provider must indicate the following on the outside of the envelope: (1) the name and address of the service provider; (2) the RFQ# and Title of the Professional Service for which the response is submitted; and (3) “Sealed RFQ Response”. Responses may be delivered by hand, overnight courier or mail. The envelope containing the response must be received by the Township of North Bergen by the date and time set forth above. No late responses will be accepted.
All professional service contractors are required to comply with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 52:32-44 (Business Registration of Public Contractors), N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27 (Contract Compliance and Equal Employment Opportunities in Public Contracts), N.J.S.A. 52-32.-60.1 Certification of Non-Involvement in Prohibited activities in Russia or Belarus).
Contracts will be awarded based on the most advantageous responses. The Township of North Bergen reserves the right to reject any or all responses.
Carmen M. Borrell

Purchasing Agent

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TOWNSHIP OF NORTH BERGEN

County of Hudson

State of New Jersey

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ)

FAIR & OPEN PUBLIC SOLICITATION PROCESS

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES : VARIOUS

RFQ 2026-1 Municipal Auditing Services

RFQ 2026-2 Insurance Broker of Record – Health

RFQ 2026-3 Financial Advisor

RFQ 2026-4 Grants Consultant

Submission Date:

FRIDAY, January 23, 2026

11:00 A.M. prevailing time

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TOWNSHIP OF NORTH BERGEN

HUDSON COUNTY, NEW JERSEY

PUBLIC NOTICE FOR THE SOLICITATION OF REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR

PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CONTRACTS

JANUARY 1, 2026 – DECEMBER 31, 2026

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed request for qualifications submissions will be received by the

Township of North Bergen Purchasing Agent for the services set forth below in accordance with the “fair and

open process” pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.:

RFQ#

 RFQ 2026-1

 RFQ 2026-2

 RFQ 2026-3

 RFQ 2026-4

PROFESSIONAL SERVICE

Municipal Auditing Services

Insurance Broker of Record – Health

Financial Advisor

Grants Consultant

Submission package may be examined or obtained at the Township Purchasing Office, Township of North

Bergen, 4233 Kennedy Boulevard, North Bergen, NJ, 07047 (phone 201-392-2040), Monday through Friday

during business hours, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. or downloadable on the Township’s website

www.northbergen.org/notices.

Request for qualifications (“RFQ”) responses shall be submitted to Carmen M. Borrell, Purchasing Agent,

Township of North Bergen, 4233 Kennedy Boulevard, North Bergen, NJ, 07047, on or before Friday, January 23,

2026 at 11:00 am prevailing time, at which time said responses will be publicly opened and read in the Municipal

Chambers.

Responses must be enclosed in a sealed envelope. The service provider must indicate the following on

the outside of the envelope: (1) the name and address of the service provider; (2) the RFQ# and Title of the

Professional Service for which the response is submitted; and (3) “Sealed RFQ Response”. Responses may be

delivered by hand, overnight courier or mail. The envelope containing the response must be received by the

Township of North Bergen by the date and time set forth above. No late responses will be accepted.

All professional service contractors are required to comply with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 52:32-44

(Business Registration of Public Contractors), N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27 (Contract Compliance

and Equal Employment Opportunities in Public Contracts), N.J.S.A. 52-32.-60.1 Certification of Non-

Involvement in Prohibited activities in Russia or Belarus).

Contracts will be awarded based on the most advantageous responses. The Township of North Bergen

reserves the right to reject any or all responses.

Carmen M. Borrell

Purchasing Agent

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INVITATION TO SUBMIT QUALIFICATIONS

Proposals are being solicited through a fair and open process in accordance with N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20, et seq.

Respondents should submit an original and one copy of their proposals.

Respondents are expected to examine the RFQ with care and observe all its requirements. All questions about the meaning or intent of

this RFQ shall be submitted in writing no less than 7 days prior to the due date of the proposal. All interpretations and clarifications

considered necessary by the Township’s representative in response to such comments and questions shall be responded to no less than

5 days prior to the due date of the proposal and will be posted online at www.northbergen.org/notices.

The Township assumes no responsibility and liability for costs incurred by the Respondents prior to the issuance of an agreement. The

liability of the Township shall be limited to the terms and conditions of the contract. Respondents will assume responsibility for all costs

not stated in their proposals. All unit rates either stated in the proposal or used as a basis for its pricing are required to be all-inclusive.

Additional charges, unless incurred for additional work performed by request of the Township, are not to be billed and will not be paid.

Any contract entered into between the Respondent and the Township must be in accordance with and subject to compliance by both

parties with the New Jersey Local Public Contracts Law. The Respondent must agree to comply with the nondiscrimination provisions

and all other laws and regulations applicable to the performance of services there under. The Respondent shall sign and acknowledge

such forms and certificates as may be required by this section.

No corporation or partnership shall be awarded any contract for the performance of any work or the furnishing of any goods, unless,

with receipt of the proposal of said corporation or partnership, there is submitted a statement setting forth the names and addresses of

all stockholders in the corporation or partnership who own ten (10) percent or greater interest therein. The Respondent shall complete

and submit the form of statement that is included in this RFQ.

The right to reject any or all proposals and to waive immaterial formalities is reserved by the Township.

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SCOPE OF SERVICES & EVALUATION CRITERIA

The Township of North Bergen (“Township”) is soliciting qualifications to provide for the following Professional Services:

RFQ 2026-1:

Municipal Auditing Services

Scope of Services:

The Municipal Auditor shall make the annual audit of the Township financial records for the calendar year of 2026 and

perform the duties prescribed by law all in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards and the laws and

regulations of the State of New Jersey regarding same.

Compensation will be as follows: $86,700 for annual audit; $20,000 for year-end budget and financial statement review;

and for additional auditor services: Partners and Principals at $165 - $175 per hour; Manager and Supervisors at $135

per hour; Senior Staff at $100 per hour; Staff Assistants at $75 per hour.

Qualifications responses will be evaluated and awarded by the Township of North Bergen on the basis of the most

advantageous proposal. The evaluation will consider:

1. Experience and reputation in the field.

2. Knowledge of the Township of North Bergen and of matters concerning the Township of North Bergen and of the

subject matter to be addressed under the contract.

3. Availability to attend Township meetings and other matters as required.

4. Availability of personnel and other resources to provide such services.

5. Other factors to be demonstrated to be in the best interest of the Township of North Bergen.

RFQ 2026-2: Insurance Broker of Record – Health

Scope of Services:

All employee health benefit insurance matters for the Township of North Bergen will be handled by the Insurance Broker

of Record. The broker shall provide the following:

A. The broker shall act as a liaison for health services by:

1. Handing special contractual problems;

2. Negotiating for the Township of North Bergen with health care providers and insurance companies for

preferred contract terms, rates and other issues and factors which would benefit the Township. Broker will

also provide pricing and benefit comparison of the SHBP on an annual basis.

3. Responding to inquiries for the Township of North Bergen for information on insurance related matters.

B. Procure at least three (3) quotations from qualified companies authorized to do business in the State of New

Jersey at least thirty (30) days prior to the expiration date of any health contracts.

C. Supply a representative to attend all meetings with the Township of North Bergen administrators, staff or other

agents, as needed (Open Enrollment, New Plan Meetings, FAS Meetings).

D. RDS Management

E. RDS Attestation

F. Maintain Flexible Service Contract for the service of this contract.

G. Provide a monthly report detailing the monthly completion of duties along with open items to the Township

Representatives.

H. Monitor mutual adherence of health insurance contract terms from both the Township to the carriers and the

carriers to the Town.

I. Handle plan options, negotiations and compliance with unions.

J. Develop a Chapter 78 contribution spreadsheet that is member specific based on projected payroll deductions for

employees.

K. Provide monthly experience reports comparing current cycle with the prior cycle.

L. FSA maintenance and management.

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M. Attend the insurance committee meeting every 2 months or as necessary to meet with union delegates regarding

healthcare matters pertinent to the employees at the Township of North Bergen.

N. Provide resources to assist the Township in producing various mailings and written communications directly to

Retirees and Active Employees as required.

O. Perform any other services required to properly fulfill the duties of a broker of record as assigned by the

Township of North Bergen.

Compensation will be paid through the insurance carrier, or as otherwise determined, at a percentage of the stop

loss premium equal to 6.5%.

Qualifications responses will be evaluated by the Township of North Bergen on the basis of the most advantageous and

other factors considered. The evaluation will consider:

1. Experience and reputation in the field.

2. Knowledge of the Township of North Bergen and of matters concerning the Township of North Bergen and of the

subject matter to be addressed under the contract.

3. Availability to attend Township meetings and other matters as required.

4. Availability of personnel and other resources to provide such services.

5. Other factors to be demonstrated to be in the best interest of the Township of North Bergen.

RFQ 2026-3

Financial Advisor

Scope of Services:

Services shall include, but not limited to: the preparation and selling of Municipal debt instruments such as Municipal

Bonds, Refunding Bonds, Bonds Anticipation Notes, and other Notes; assistance in the preparation of and review of the

Township’s Official Statement; conducting and providing the necessary calculations for Bonds and Notes sales; providing

assistance to and interacting with Bond Counsel with regard to all relevant past, present and future Township of North

Bergen Bonds and Notes issues, and all required financial matters; assist Township personnel during Bonds and Notes

rating processes; representation at any required Local Finance Board Meetings; assistance in the production of

applications to the Local Finance Board; assistance in obtaining Bond Insurance; providing financial analyses when

required by the Township and with regard to the timing of Bond Refunding, Notes sales, and the permanent financing of

temporary debt; and advising the Township with regard to legislation affecting Municipal Finance Matters. Financial

Advisor will also assist the Township with its continuing disclosure requirements and filings of required information with

EMMA (Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board's Electronic Municipal Marketplace Access) as explained in Local

Finance Notice 2014-9.

Compensation will be as follows:

1. For General Financial Advisory Services: Rate will be $200 per hour with an annual contractual cap of

$25,000 for such fees.

2. For Financing Related Work: Rate will be $200 per hour, with issuance of notes fees not to

exceed $10,000 per issuance; with issuance of bonds fees not to exceed $30,000 per issuance.

Qualifications will be evaluated by the Township of North Bergen on the basis of the most advantageous, and other

factors considered. The evaluation will consider:

a. Licensure, experience and reputation in the field;

b. Ability to address, complete and facilitate all items stated in the above scope of services;

c. Experience and knowledge of the workings of and trading in the Municipal Bond Market;

d. Experience in dealing with the N.J. State Agencies, Bond Rating Companies, Bond Insurance Companies,

and bidders of Municipal Debt Instruments;

e. Experience in conducting Bonds and Notes sales, and demonstration of expertise with all forms, rules and

calculations necessary to facilitate such sales;

f. Knowledge of the Qualified Bond Act, and State of New Jersey Budget and Fiscal Statutes;

g. Knowledge of the Township of North Bergen and the subject matter to be addressed under the contract;

h. Availability to accommodate any required meetings of the Township;

i. Other factors to be demonstrated to be in the best interest of the Township of North Bergen.

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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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