Rfp Rfp Professional Planning Consultant Posted: 08/03/2026 04:00 Pm Due By: 08/14/2026 10:00 Am

The City of Bayonne, New Jersey, is soliciting proposals from qualified professional services providers for a Professional Planning Consultant. This Request for Proposals (RFP) seeks one or more firms to deliver comprehensive planning services crucial for municipal development and compliance. The extensive scope of work includes, but is not limited to, drafting and reviewing land development ordinances for consistency with the master plan, actively participating in iterative redevelopment processes alongside City professionals and staff, scrutinizing applications presented to the City’s Planning and Zoning boards, attending essential development review and City Council meetings, and continuously informing the City administration about statewide legislative updates to ensure consistent adherence. This pivotal role aims to support Bayonne's ongoing urban planning and regulatory needs. Prospective contractors must meet stringent qualification criteria to be considered. A mandatory minimum of ten (10) years of experience in providing planning services to municipalities is required, coupled with demonstrated expertise across a wide spectrum of planning issues. Furthermore, firms must maintain a bona fide principal office physically located within the State of New Jersey. Applicants are also required to furnish a list of past and present municipal or government authorities they have represented, showcasing their relevant public sector experience. Comprehensive insurance coverage is mandatory, including Worker’s Compensation, General Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence / $2,000,000 aggregate), Automotive Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence / $2,000,000 aggregate), and Professional Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence), with the City of Bayonne named as an additional insured. No mandatory pre-bid meetings or site visits are specified. Responses to this RFP must be delivered to the City of Bayonne, Attn: Office of the City Clerk, located at 630 Avenue C, Room 2, Bayonne, New Jersey 07002. The firm submission deadline is precisely August 14, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. local prevailing time. Each submission package must comprise one original signed copy, bound or stapled, accompanied by one electronic copy on a USB drive or disc, all enclosed in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the vendor's name and the nature of the professional services contract. Essential submission forms include the "Proposal, Qualifications and Costs Submission Form," a signed and notarized "Non-Collusion Affidavit," a signed Disclosure of Ownership form, a current "New Jersey Business Registration Certificate," a State of New Jersey Certificate of Good Standing, and a signed W-9 form. Additional documents demonstrating qualifications and experience are also encouraged. No specific bid security or performance bonds are mentioned as required for submission. For further inquiries or to obtain the solicitation package, interested parties should contact the Office of the City Clerk during regular business hours.