Various Professional Services

TOWNSHIP OF NORTH BERGEN
County of Hudson
State of New Jersey
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)
FAIR & OPEN PUBLIC SOLICITATION PROCESS
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
RFP 2027-01 Professional Property Appraisal Services
RFP 2027-02 Professional Planning Services
RFP 2027-03 General Engineering Services
RFP 2027-04 Special Engineering Services
RFP 2027-05 Energy Agent and Procurement Consultant
RFP 2027-06 Professional Appraiser and Tax Appeal Representation Services
RFP 2027-07 Animal Control Services
RFP 2027-08 Risk Management Consultant
RFP 2027-09 Maintenance and Hosting of Township's Official Website
RFP 2027-10 General Architectural Services
RFP 2027-11 Consultant for Community Development Block Grant
RFP 2027-12 On-Call Traffic Engineering Transportation Planning and Parking Utilization
Consultant Services
RFP 2027-13 Hispanic Media Consultant
RFP 2027-14 Feral Cat Spaying and Neutering Services
Submission Date:
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2026
11:00 A.M. prevailing time
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TOWNSHIP OF NORTH BERGEN
PUBLIC NOTICE FOR THE SOLICITATION OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
FOR VARIOUS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2027
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed request for proposal 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.:
RFP# PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
RFP 2027-01 Professional Property Appraisal Services

RFP 2027-02 Professional Planning Services

RFP 2027-03 General Engineering Services

RFP 2027-04 Special Engineering Services

RFP 2027-05 Energy Agent and Procurement Consultant

RFP 2027-06 Professional Appraiser and Tax Appeal Representation Services

RFP 2027-07 Animal Control Services

RFP 2027-08 Risk Management Consultant

RFP 2027-09 Maintenance and Hosting of Township's Official Website

RFP 2027-10 General Architectural Services

RFP 2027-11 Consultant for Community Development Block Grant

RFP 2027-12 On-Call Traffic Engineering, Transportation Planning and Parking Utilization Consultant

Services
RFP 2027-13 Hispanic Media Consultant

RFP 2027-14 Feral Cat Spaying and Neutering Services

Submission package may be examined or obtained at the Township Purchasing Office, Township of North
Bergen, 4233 Kennedy Boulevard, Lower Level, North Bergen, NJ, 07047 Phone 201-392-2040, Monday through
Friday, hours 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. or downloadable on the Township's website www.northbergen.org/notices.
Request for proposals ("RFP") responses shall be submitted to Carmen Borrell, Purchasing Agent, Township
of North Bergen, 4233 Kennedy Boulevard, North Bergen, NJ, 07047, on or before Thursday, October 29, 2026,
at 11:00 am prevailing time.
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 RFP# and Title of the
Professional Service for which the response is submitted; and (3) "Sealed RFP 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 PROPOSALS
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.
Respondent will be selected based upon an evaluation of the most advantageous proposal, price, and other factors.
Respondents are expected to examine the RFP with care and observe all its requirements. All questions about the
meaning or intent of this RFP shall be submitted in writing no less than 5 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 3 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 RFP.
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 proposals to provide for the following Professional
Services:
RFP 2027-01 Professional Property Appraisal Services
Scope of Services:
Provide the Township of North Bergen with appraisal services based on the following types of property:
Properties which have an equalized assessment of $500,000 and under
Properties which have an equalized assessment between $500,001 - $2,500,000
Properties which have an equalized assessment between $2,500,001 - $5,000,000
Properties which have an equalized assessment between $5,000,001 - $7,500,000
Properties which have an equalizes assessment over $7,500,000
Proposals will be evaluated by the Township of North Bergen on the basis of the most advantageous, price and
other factors considered. The evaluation will consider:
a. Licensure, experience and reputation in the field;
b. Ability to provide professional appraisal services;
c. Knowledge of the Township of North Bergen and the subject matter to be addressed under the
contract;
d. Availability to accommodate any required meetings of the Township;
e. Other factors to be demonstrated to be in the best interest of the Township of North Bergen;
f. Compensation Proposal
Note: Compensation Proposal should include estimated fees based on the following criteria:
Appraisal Fee Summary
Properties which have an equalized assessment value of $500,000 and under
Properties which have an equalized assessment value between $500,001 and $1,000,000
Properties which have an equalized assessment value between $1,000,001 and $2,500,000
Properties which have an equalized assessment value between $2,500,001 and $5,000,000
Properties which have an equalized assessment value between $5,000,001 and $7,500,000
Properties which have an equalized assessment value over $7,500,000
Also, compensation proposal should include an hourly rate for items not included in appraisal fee.
RFP 2027-02 Professional Planning Services
Scope of Services:
The work shall consist of providing consulting Planning Services with respect to the implementation of
suggested revisions to the Township Zoning Regulations and review of specific study areas as set forth in the
Periodic Master Plan Re-examination Report and consulting on an as-needed basis regarding proposed
redevelopment or development projects.
Services shall include, but not be limited to the investigation of various areas as identified in the Periodic
Master Plan Re-examination Report and the preparation of appropriate planning reports regarding same. In
addition, the Planner will provide review recommendations and reports related to proposed development and
re-development projects and assist the Township in revising various development regulations.
Proposals will be evaluated by the Township of North Bergen on the basis of the most advantageous, price
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;
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c. Knowledge of the Township of North Bergen and the subject matter to be addressed under the
contract;
d. Availability to accommodate any required meetings of the Township and the Township's Planning
Board;
e. Other factors to be demonstrated to be in the best interest of the Township of North Bergen;
f. Compensation proposal
RFP 2027-03 General Engineering Services
Scope of Services:
The Engineer shall be an engineering firm with a licensed New Jersey Professional Engineer and is responsible
for the preparation and supervision of project plans for the Township and the coordination with other
professionals when such projects require specialized training and experience. The Engineer is the advisor to the
Township on engineering matters. The services required are more specifically set forth in the General Engineer
Fee Proposal form attached hereto as Engineering Schedule A).
Bidders are required to submit the attached General Engineer Fee Proposal form (Engineering Schedule
A).
Proposals will be evaluated by the Township of North Bergen on the basis of the most advantageous, price and
other factors considered. The evaluation will consider:
a. Experience and reputation in the field;
b. Knowledge of the Township of North Bergen and the subject matter to be addressed under the
contract;
c. Availability to accommodate any required meetings of the Township;
d. Familiarity with North Bergen's topography and physical infrastructure;
e. Other factors to be demonstrated to be in the best interest of the Township of North Bergen;
f. Compensation proposal (see Engineering Schedule A, attached hereto, for General Engineer Fee
Proposal form).
This contract will expire on December 31, 2026. However, design and construction administration projects may
be for the length of the project, if the project extends past the annual contract completion date.
The Township reserves the right to approve additional engineering firms for specific projects requiring
engineering services.
RFP 2027-04 Special Engineering Services
Scope of Services:
The successful firm(s) will provide the Township with engineering services on projects as assigned by the
Township. The services required are more specifically set forth in the Special Engineer Fee Proposal form
attached hereto as Engineering Schedule B).
Bidders are required to submit the attached Special Engineer Fee Proposal form (Engineering Schedule
B).
Proposals will be evaluated by the Township of North Bergen on the basis of the most advantageous, price and
other factors considered. The evaluation will consider:
a. Experience and reputation in the field;
b. Knowledge of the Township of North Bergen and the subject matter to be addressed under the
contract;
c. Availability to accommodate any required meetings of the Township;
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d. Familiarity with North Bergen's topography and physical infrastructure;
e. Other factors to be demonstrated to be in the best interest of the Township of North Bergen;
f. Compensation proposal (see Engineering Schedule B, attached hereto, for Special Engineer Fee
Proposal form).
This contract will expire on December 31, 2026. However, design and construction administration projects may
be for the length of the project, if the project extends past the annual contract completion date.
The Township reserves the right to approve additional engineering firms for specific projects requiring
engineering services.
RFP 2027-05 Energy Agent and Procurement Consultant
Scope of Services:
The work shall consist of providing consulting services related to publicly owned electricity and gas accounts
located within the corporate boundaries of the Township of North Bergen.
Services shall include, but not be limited to assistance with and/or execution of purchase of energy generation
services for utility accounts, retrofits, incentives, utility tariff/invoice review and other energy-related projects
for public facilities. Consultant should be able to provide electronic data interchange platforms to assist with
the following services:
1. Municipal Energy Procurement and Management:
Review current supply contracts and ensure smooth transition from current supply contract to
new supply contract or back to utility company
Assist with energy budgeting and management
Analyze account profile and generate procurement strategies
Compile request for bids, generate online auction and facilitate execution of supply contracts
Correspond with suppliers and/or utility company as required in order to assist with contractual
issues that may arise
Perform spot tariff reviews if/when anomalies with utility bills arise and assist the Township
in rectifying issues
Review and analyze utility charges at the Township's request
Track and show energy cost, consumption and savings of procured supply rates on at a
minimum on a quarterly basis
2. Energy Incentives & Special Projects:
Assist with review and application process for incentive programs offered by the State of New
Jersey and/or the utility company
Analyze impact of installed retrofitting projects
Assist in the review of renewable energy and other energy related sustainability projects
Provide consultation regarding Sustainable Jersey offerings, programs and initiatives
Review and/or solicit proposals for energy/weather related projects such as solar, energy cost
fixing and weather expense cost fixing
Consultant must be registered with the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities as an Energy Agent, Energy
Consultant and Private Aggregator and must be fully equipped with industry experience and technological
capabilities unique to the NJDCA's approved providers of online reverse auctions for the purchase of energy
generation services.
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Compensation: The Consultant shall not invoice the customer for any of the services outlined herein. All
services rendered by the Consultant shall be covered by the fees remitted from the Energy Service Providers
that win the bids issued over the course of the term of service. Even in the event that no supply contract is
ever executed, the Consultant agrees to perform all tasks outlined herein and shall not charge for services
rendered.
In the event that Consultant's work leads to the execution of an energy supply contract(s) for Township
facilities, the Consultant shall earn a transactional commission fee per kWh for consumed electricity volume
and a transaction fee per therm for consumed natural gas volume. These fees shall be stated in respondent's
proposal.
Proposals will be evaluated by the Township of North Bergen on the basis of the most advantageous, price
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. Knowledge of the Township of North Bergen and the subject matter to be addressed under the
contract;
d. Availability to accommodate any required meetings of the Township;
e. Other factors to be demonstrated to be in the best interest of the Township of North Bergen;
f. Compensation proposal (Transactional commission fees)
RFP 2027-06 Professional Appraiser and Tax Appeal Representation Services
Scope of Services:
Professional appraisal services, inspecting and representation on all tax appeals before the New Jersey
State Tax Court.
Proposals will be evaluated by the Township of North Bergen on the basis of the most advantageous, price 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. Knowledge of the Township of North Bergen and the subject matter to be addressed under the
contract;
d. Availability to accommodate any required meetings of the Township;
e. Other factors to be demonstrated to be in the best interest of the Township of North Bergen;
f. Compensation proposal.
RFP 2027-07 Animal Control Services
Scope of Services:
Animal Control Services performed within the borders of the Township of North Bergen. Full services to
include all parks including Braddock Park. Services must be performed by NJ licensed Animal Control
Officers for generally five (5) days a week, 8:00am to 4:00pm, but also as needed for emergencies on
Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, and nights. Emergency services are defined as the care of injured animals,
trapped animals, sick animals, animals whose lives are endangered, animals that are providing a danger to
humans, and removal of dead animals.
The services shall also include the transportation, control and sheltering of animals as needed. The contractor
shall be responsible for providing his/her own transportation for animals that are taken to a licensed and or
approved shelter, or for veterinarian services. The contractor must have an existing contract with a licensed
shelter, or have an approved shelter. Contractor shall have access to emergency veterinary services as needed.
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Contractor shall issue summonses to owners when possible, for animal control violations. When called upon
by the Township, contractor shall impound or attempt to impound any stray dog or cat, or any animals posing
potential danger to humans or other animals. Such animals must be humanely disposed of in accordance with
New Jersey Laws. Contractor shall be responsible for rabies quarantine and compliance with those procedures.
Any services provided by the contractor for private owners shall not be paid for by the Township, but shall be
subject to an agreement between those parties.
The successful candidate will be required to comply with the following insurance requirements:
a. The Contractor shall be required to carry full insurance including comprehensive general liability;
workman's compensation insurance; which shall cover all operations of the Contractor, its employees,
agents and servants hereunder, and; motor vehicle and equipment used by the Contractor in connection
with the Contractor's operations under the Contract; Contractor shall provide professional liability
(errors & omissions) insurance for claims arising from any negligent performance of contractors'
services pursuant to the agreement in the amount of $1,000,000 per claim. Said insurance, by
endorsement, shall fully protect the Township of North Bergen from liability.
b. Certificates naming the Township of North Bergen as an additional named insured, and evidencing
such insurance coverage, shall be filed with the Township Clerk prior to the commencement of
operations hereunder by the Contractor.
The following Certificates of Insurance must be furnished:
1.Worker's Compensation;
Part Two - Statutory
2.Comprehensive General Liability:
a. Minimum limits: $1,000,000.00; Combined Single Limit Coverage to include: Premise /
Operations; Independent Contractors; Product / Completed Operations; Contractual; Personal
Injury; Broad Form Property Damage; Township of North Bergen as additional insured.
b. Comprehensive General Liability must be maintained for at least one year after completion of the
contract and its acceptance by the Township of North Bergen.
The certificate of insurance shall designate the Township of North Bergen as an additional insured and shall
contain a thirty (30) day notice of cancellation whereby the Township Clerk will be provided with a written
notification of cancellation. Said insurance must be paid for a minimum of six (6) months into the contract period
at the time of the contract.
It is understood and agreed that the Contractor is an independent Contractor and not an employee of the Township
of North Bergen.
The Contractor agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Township of North Bergen, the Board of
Commissioners of the Township of North Bergen, and all of its officers, agents and employees of and from any
and all liability for damages for injury to person and property, including death and against and from all suits and
actions and all costs, damages and change of whatsoever kind of nature, including attorneys' fees to which the
Township of North Bergen maybe put for or on account of any injury or alleged injury to person, including death,
or property, resulting from the performance of the Contractor's operations under this Contract, or by or in
consequence of any neglect or omission on the part of the Contractor in the performance of operations under the
Contract, whether such operations, or in the absence thereof, be by the Contractor or anyone directly or indirectly
employed by the Contractor.
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The Contractor shall hold the Township of North Bergen harmless for damages to the Contractor's Equipment
utilized during the term of this Contract.
Programs of self-insurance are not acceptable.
Proposals will be evaluated by the Township of North Bergen and awarded on the basis of the most advantageous
proposal, price and other factors considered. The evaluation will consider:
a. New Jersey State licensure, experience, references and reputation in the field;
b. Qualifications of the individuals who will perform the tasks outlined in the scope of services, and the
degree of their respective participation;
c. Ability to address, complete, and facilitate all items stated in the above scope of services;
d. Knowledge of the Township of North Bergen and the candidate's ability to provide such services in a
timely manner (including staffing, familiarity and location of key staff);
e. Availability to accommodate any required meetings of the Township and or Health Department;
f. Other factors to be demonstrated to be in the best interest of the Township of North Bergen;
g. Compensation proposal.
Professional information required to be submitted with proposals:
1. Name of firm or individual.
2. Copy of candidate's current contract with NJ licensed animal shelters or qualified organization where stray
animals are to be placed by candidate.
3. Address of principal place of business and all other offices and corresponding telephone and electronic
mail
4. Names of personnel that will be assigned to perform the work outlined in the scope of services.
5. Description of candidate's and staff's education, experience, qualifications, number of years with the firm,
and a description of their experience with providing such services for other municipalities.
6. References indicating experience with municipalities.
7. Compensation proposal, which shall not exceed $165,000.
8. Any other information that the candidate deems relevant.
RFP 2027-08 Risk Management Consultant
Scope of Services:
The Risk Management Consultant shall assist the Township in identifying its insurable exposures and to
recommend professional methods to reduce, assume or transfer the risk or loss.
Assist the Township in understanding and selecting the various coverages available from the Garden
State Municipal Joint Insurance Fund and or other Joint Insurance Funds.
Review with the Township any additional coverages that the Risk Management Consultant feels should
be carried but are not available from the Fund, and subject to the Township's authorization, place such
coverages outside the Fund.
Assist the Township in the preparation of the application, statements of values and similar documents
requested by the Fund. This does not include any appraisal work by the Risk Management Consultant.
Review the Township's assessment as prepared by the Fund and assist in the preparation of its annual
insurance budget.
Review the loss and claims reports and generally assist the Safety Committee in its loss containment
objectives.
Assist where needed in the settlement of the claims, not including work normally done by a public
adjuster.
Any other services required by the Fund's Bylaws.
Proposals will be evaluated by the Township of North Bergen on the basis of the most advantageous, price and
other factors considered. The evaluation will consider:
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a. Experience and reputation in the field;
b. Knowledge of the Township of North Bergen and the subject matter to be addressed under the
contract;
c. Availability to accommodate any required meetings of the Township;
d. Experience in Municipal Self Insurance Programs, Joint Insurance Funds, by-laws of Joint Insurance
Funds, and compensation procedures of Joint Insurance Funds;
e. Other factors to be demonstrated to be in the best interest of the Township of North Bergen;
f. Compensation proposal.
RFP 2027-09 Maintenance and Hosting of Township's Official Website
Scope of Services:
The work shall consist of maintaining and hosting the Township's and the Police Department's official
websites. Such maintenance and hosting tasks must include, but not be limited to: Maintaining easily updated
on-line functionality including photos, forms, and content submitted by Township staff members; creating
new pages upon request; maintaining broad ADA accessibility across all platforms; providing 24/7 service in
critical situations; implementing system and service updates and upgrades; search function for easily finding
information on the website; menus that allow for easy navigation; calendar of events functionality and the
posting of breaking news; on-demand website usage reports; any required data processing; security to protect
website from hacking and/or alterations by unauthorized parties and protection from cookies, spyware and
pop-ups; maintenance of a complete and current copy of the website on a server located at a remote location;
hosting website and providing back-up services and statistics; provision of trouble-shooting and technical
assistance to Township staff; posting changes as needed; special event photography upon request and prompt
website posting; maintaining availability of website to users 99% of the time; maintaining of bandwidth for
website's connection to the internet to be sufficient such that operating at peak capacity shall not be
compromised more than 60 minutes in any one month period; provision of telephone help desk support for
Township staff; revisions to content and formatting on website upon request; providing graphics and
illustrations as appropriate to accompany posts; light proofreading to ensure content is consistent and error-
free; posting news and events to social media; maintain the Township's Facebook, Instagram and X pages;
post items on Facebook, Instagram and X including links back to the website.
Proposals will be evaluated by the Township of North Bergen on the basis of the most advantageous, price
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. Knowledge of the Township of North Bergen and the subject matter to be addressed under
the contract;
d. Availability to accommodate any required meetings of the Township;
e. Compensation proposal (please also include an hourly rate of compensation for any work
that might occur outside of the referenced scope of services);
f. Other factors to be demonstrated to be in the best interest of the Township of North
Bergen.
RFP 2027-10 General Architectural Services
Scope of Services:
The successful firm will provide the Township with architectural services relating to but not limited to the
planning, designing, bidding and construction oversight phases of various projects deemed to be in the best
interest of the Township. Additionally, the successful firm will provide architectural services for the Township's
Abandoned Properties Program which conforms to the Abandoned Property Rehabilitation Act (N.J.S.A. 55:19-
78 et seq). Such services will include but not be limited to the development of property conditions reports, bidding
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