Award of 2026 Professional Service Contracts

The Borough of Bloomingdale, situated in Passaic County, New Jersey, has announced the award of numerous professional service contracts for the entirety of the 2026 fiscal year. These significant procurements, issued without competitive bidding in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a), collectively address a wide spectrum of critical municipal operations and services. The awarded services span professional planning, comprehensive municipal website application subscription and support, dedicated landscape and fertilization services, and expert professional engineering. Additionally, the scope includes extensive legal counsel, covering Borough Attorney, Bond Counsel, and Borough Prosecutor roles, alongside essential auditing functions, specialized risk management consultancy, and certified NJDEP licensed operations for water distribution and wastewater collection systems, including potable water sampling. Further awards encompass grant research and project support, crucial IT support services, preventative elevator maintenance, codification services for municipal ordinances, comprehensive recycling services, and the specialized role of an affordable housing agent. Geotechnical services such as land surveying, municipal financial advisory services, and digital record-keeping through social media archiving also form part of these vital contracts, ensuring the continued effective functioning of the Borough's administrative, infrastructure, and community services. As these announcements detail awarded contracts rather than live solicitations, specific contractor qualifications, mandatory licensing, or detailed experience prerequisites for prospective bidders are not outlined within these notices. Furthermore, there are no requirements for pre-bid meetings or site visits, as the selection and contracting processes have already concluded for these services. The contracts were granted to a diverse group of specialized firms and individuals, reflecting a strategic allocation of expertise to meet the Borough’s operational demands. Key awardees include Kyle & McManus Associates for planning, Cit-e-Net for digital infrastructure, TruGreen for grounds maintenance (secured via a co-operative pricing system), H2M Associates, Inc. for engineering, and Dorsey & Semrau for general legal counsel. Other notable partners are Samuel Klein & Company for auditing, Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer P.A. for bond counsel, The Vozza Agency for risk management, James V. Pomaco, Esq. as Borough Prosecutor, Billy Doty, L.O./PACE for water management, Millennium Strategies for grant funding assistance, LawSoft Inc. for technological support, Arrow Elevator Incorporated for facility upkeep, General Code for regulatory framework, Gaeta Recycling Co., Inc. for environmental services, Community Grants, Planning & Housing LLC for housing initiatives, DMC Associates, Inc. for surveying, Phoenix Advisors LLC for financial guidance, and Archive Social for digital compliance. Given that these are final contract award notices covering the period from January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026, there are no active submission instructions, specific bid opening dates, or requirements for bid security, performance bonds, or other guarantees for new proposals. The relevant resolutions sanctioning these awards are readily available for public review at the Municipal Clerk's Office, providing transparency regarding the contracting process. For any general inquiries pertaining to these professional service contracts or broader municipal administrative information, Breeanna Smith, RMC/CMR, the Municipal Clerk, serves as the primary contact. She can be reached directly at (973) 838-0778 ext. 239, or via email at bsmith@bloomingdalenj.net. UNLOCK The Municipal Office is centrally located at 101 Hamburg Turnpike, Bloomingdale, New Jersey 07403, and operates during standard business hours for public access.