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Bid Title

RFP - 2026 Professional Services

Issuing Agency

Tenafly borough

Location

New Jersey

Published Date

Nov 25, 2025

Closing Date

Dec 5, 2025

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

Bid Title:	RFP - 2026 Professional Services
Category:	RFP - 2026 Professional Services
Status:	Open

Publication Date/Time: 11/14/2025 12:00 AM Closing Date/Time: 12/5/2025 11:59 PM Related Documents: 2026 Notice of Request for Proposals - Professional Services

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2026

NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

The Borough of Tenafly is soliciting proposals through the fair and open process in accordance

with N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5 et seq.

The Borough of Tenafly will consider proposals only from individuals or firms that have

demonstrated the capacity and willingness to provide high quality services in the manner

described in this Request for Proposals.

Borough Attorney

Labor Counsel

Borough Auditor

Bond Counsel

Special Projects Engineer

Tax Appeal Attorney

Alternate Tax Appeal Attorney

Alternate Prosecutor

Alternate Public Defender

Prosecutor

Public Defender

Zoning Board Attorney

Planning Board Attorney

Affordable Housing Attorney

Borough Planner

Planning Board Engineer

Grant Writer

Planning Board Planner

ISSUE DATE:

NOVEMBER 14, 2025

RETURN DATE: DECEMBER 05, 2025 @ 1:00 PM (Local Time)

Issued by

Borough of Tenafly

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FOR THE PROVISION OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Notice is hereby given that sealed Proposals will be received by the Borough of Tenafly

(Borough) at 100 Riveredge Road, Tenafly, NJ 07670, by or before December 05, 2025 at 1:00

PM (local time) for the following collectively identified as Professional Services:

Borough Attorney

Labor Counsel

Borough Auditor

Bond Counsel

Special Projects Engineer

Tax Appeal Attorney

Alternate Tax Appeal Attorney

Alternate Prosecutor

Alternate Public Defender

Prosecutor

Public Defender

Zoning Board Attorney

Planning Board Attorney

Special Counsel - COAH

Borough Planner

Planning Board Engineer

Grant Writer

Proposals shall be opened on Friday, December 05, 2025, at 1:00 PM (local time). Proposal

forms furnished in the Request For Proposals (RFP) are to be delivered in sealed envelopes

clearly marked with the Professional Services for which the Proposal is being submitted. Faxed

Proposals will not be accepted.

Respondents must include their name and address on the outside of the envelope. Proposals

prepared on forms other than those provided in the RFP may be rejected. Proposals received

after the date and time set forth herein, regardless of cause of delay, will not be accepted and will

be returned unopened.

The RFP document including the Proposal Forms may be obtained from the Borough Clerk’s

Office at the Borough of Tenafly at the above address during normal business hours Monday

through Friday, 9:00 AM to 4 PM. In order to assure that any Addendum or responses to written

questions are sent to the appropriate requestors, please advise the Municipal Clerk which

Professional Services the individual/firm is seeking a copy of the RFP,

The Borough has structured this procurement as a fair and open process to assure that all

Respondents are provided an opportunity to submit Proposals and be considered for selection

based on the evaluation stated in this document.

Respondents are required to comply with the affirmative action and non-discrimination

provisions of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27.

The Borough reserves the right to waive any informalities or irregularities in the Proposals

received and to reject any and all Proposals pursuant to applicable law.

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A. INTRODUCTION

The Borough of Tenafly has issued this Request for Proposals for the provision of professional

services, for the time period from date of award through December 31, 2026, to solicit proposals

for various professional services that are required by the Borough. The Borough has structured

this procurement as a fair and open process to assure that all respondents are provided an

opportunity to submit proposals and consideration for selection based on the evaluation criteria

set in the RFP. The Borough is seeking proposals from individuals/firms with proven experience

in their field of expertise.

B. SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS

Proposals shall be submitted to the Borough on or before December 05, 2025 at 1:00 PM (local

time). Proposals are to be submitted in a sealed envelope marked with the name and address of

the submitter and marked on the outside of the envelope the Professional Service for which the

submitter is applying, and directed to:

Borough of Tenafly

Borough Clerk

Omar Stovall, RMC

100 Riveredge Road

Tenafly, NJ 07670

One (1) original (marked “Original”) and two (2) copies (each marked “Copy”) of the proposal

shall be submitted by Hand, Regular or Overnight Mail, or Independent Carrier and received by

the Borough on or prior to the above referenced date and time.

All proposals submitted to the Borough in compliance with the specified date and time shall be

date and time recorded by the Borough upon receipt and will remain unopened until the time and

date established for the proposal opening.

The delivery of the Proposal to the Borough by the date and time is solely the responsibility of

the individual/firm submitting the Proposal. The Borough shall not, under any circumstances be

responsible for the loss, delay or non-delivery of any Proposal sent or delivered by mail or

otherwise.

C. QUESTIONS

The deadline for submitting questions is November 22, 2025, and all questions concerning this

RFP shall be submitted in writing via mail or email to:

David Fanslau

Borough of Tenafly

100 Riveredge Road

Tenafly, NJ 07670

dfanslau@tenaflynj.gov

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Responses to written questions for a particular professional service will be issued to all

individuals/firms applying for that specific position. The borough will not respond to any oral

question or provide an oral response.

D. PROCUREMENT SCHEDULE

RFP Issuance

Deadline for Receipt of Written Questions

Response to Written Questions

Receipt of Proposals

Opening of Proposals

November 14, 2025

November 21, 2025

November 26 2025

December 05, 2025

December 05, 2025

1:00 PM (local time)

2:00 PM (local time)

The term of the contract(s) to be awarded is for the time period from date of award through

December 31, 2026.

If required, the Borough reserves the right to modify, supplement or amend the provisions of this

RFQ, including the anticipated procurement schedule.

E. CONDITIONS

By responding to this RFP, the Respondent acknowledges and consents to the following

conditions relative to the submission, review and consideration of its Proposal:

1. The issuance of the RFP is not intended to and shall not be construed to commit the

Borough to execute any agreement.

2. The Borough reserves the exclusive rights set forth in Section F hereof.

3. Neither the Borough, its staff, nor any of its consultants will be liable for any

claims or damages resulting from the solicitation or collection of Proposals in

response to this RFP, nor reimbursement to Respondents for the cost of preparing

the Proposal or for participating in the RFP process.

4. By submitting a Proposal in response to the RFP, the Respondent accepts and

consents to the procurement process selected (and implemented) by the Borough

and the Respondent waives any and all claims to same.

5. All Proposals submitted in response to this RFP will become the property of the

Borough and will not be returned.

6. Reasonable efforts will be taken by the Borough to keep information of a

confidential or proprietary nature confidential during and after the procurement

process, as permitted by law, when such information has been previously and

properly identified as confidential or proprietary by the Respondent.

7. Failure of any Respondent to submit a Proposal that completely addresses the

requirements of this RFP (including submittal of all documents required to be

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submitted under the terms of this RFP), at the time and date and in the manner

specified in this RFP, may result in the rejection of the Proposal by the Borough.

8. All documentation and information provided by the Borough in connection with

this RFP is believed to be accurate and correct; however, the Borough makes no

guarantees as to the accuracy of the information provided. Each Respondent is

instructed to notify the Borough if it believes that any information provided herein

is not accurate and/or correct.

9. The submission of a Proposal will constitute a conclusive and binding

representation by Respondent that such Respondent has agreed to, and complied

with, every requirement of this RFP; that the procurement process chosen by the

Borough has been conducted and implemented in a legally permissible manner; and

that the Proposal documents are sufficient in scope and detail to indicate and

convey the understanding of the parties as to all terms and conditions for

performing and furnishing the Professional Services.

F. RIGHTS OF THE BOROUGH

The Borough reserves, holds, and may exercise, at its sole discretion, the following rights

and options with regard to the RFP and the Proposal process, all in accordance with

applicable law:

1. To eliminate any Respondent who submits an incomplete or inadequate Proposal

or is otherwise not responsive.

2. To reject any or all Proposal(s) or any Proposal(s) deemed to be non-responsive to

the RFP.

3. To supplement, amend, or otherwise modify the RFP.

4. To change or alter the schedule for any events called for in the RFP.

5. To conduct investigations of any or all of the Respondents and their Proposals as

the Borough deems necessary or convenient, to clarify the information provided as

part of the Proposal, including discussions with contact persons of prior clients,

regulatory agencies, and to request additional information to support the

information included in any Proposal.

6. To decline to select a Successful Respondent or award a Contract for any reason.

7. To abandon this procurement process at the Borough's convenience at any time for

any reason.

8. To select the Proposal that, in the Borough's sole judgment, best serves the interest

of the Borough.

9. To interview any or all Respondents.

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Commodity Codes

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

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