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2026 Notice for Solicitation of Qualifications for Professional Services
BID #: 4
ISSUED: 10/1/2025
DUE: 10/22/2025
VALUE: TBD
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The Township of Cedar Grove is soliciting qualifications for various professional services for the year 2026. These services include positions such as Township Attorney, Tax Appeal Attorney, Bond Counsel, Township Auditor, and various engineering and planning roles for the Township, Planning Board, and Zoning Board. The submission deadline for proposals is October 22, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. prevailing time. Proposals must be submitted in writing to the Township Clerk at 525 Pompton Avenue, Cedar Grove NJ, 07009.
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--- Document: 2026 Notice for Solicitation of Qualifications for Professional Services (PDF) ---
October 1, 2025
Township of Cedar Grove
525 Pompton Ave.
Cedar Grove, New Jersey 07009
NOTICE FOR THE SOLICITATION OF
QUALIFICATIONS FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
UNDER A FAIR AND OPEN PROCESS
Please be advised that the Township of Cedar Grove is accepting sealed proposals for the following
Professional Services for 2026: Township Attorney, Tax Appeal Attorney, Bond Counsel,
Township Auditor, Planning Board Attorney, Zoning Board Attorney, Planning Board Engineer,
Zoning Board of Adjustment Engineer, Township Planner, Township Engineer, Affordable
Housing Planning Consultant, Affordable Housing Administrative Agent, Affordable Housing
Legal Services, and Township Arborist.
Proposals shall be submitted, in writing, to Dale A. Forde, Township Clerk, Township of Cedar
Grove, 525 Pompton Avenue, Cedar Grove NJ, 07009 no later than 10:00 a.m., prevailing time on
October 22, 2025, at which time they will be opened in public.
Proposals will be evaluated on the basis of the most advantageous to the Township of Cedar Grove,
all factors considered. The evaluation will consider:
1) Experience and reputation in the field;
2) Knowledge of the Township of Cedar Grove and the subject matter to be addressed under
the contract;
3) Availability to accommodate any required meetings;
4) Compensation proposal;
5) Other factors if demonstrated to be in the best interest of the Township of Cedar Grove.
Contracts will be awarded as provided by law at a public meeting.
Prospective providers are required to comply with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq
and N.J.A.C. 17:27. Additionally, prospective providers are required to comply with P.L. 2001,
C. 134 (C.52:32-44 et al) by submitting a copy of their Business Registration Certificate (“BRC”)
with their proposal. Please also include Certificate of Employee Information Report (“CEIR”),
Russia-Belarus disclosure, Iran disclosure, and Certificate of Insurance (“COI”) naming the
Township of Cedar Grove as additional insured.
THIS PROPOSAL IS BEING SOLICITED THROUGH A FAIR AND OPEN PROCESS IN
ACCORDANCE WITH N.J.S.A.19:44A-20.5 et seq.
Joseph M. Zichelli, Esq.
Township Manager
--- Document: COI-Professional Services (PDF) ---
TOWNSHIP OF CEDAR GROVE
CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
o A Certificate of Insurance should be submitted with proposal/bid package and upon award
naming Cedar Grove Township additional insured.
o The Certificate of Insurance must list Township of Cedar Grove as Additional Insured, and
the “Addl Insr” box must be checked in the General Liability, Auto Liability & Excess
Liability section of the certificate.
o Explanation and date of work, program, or contract being performed for the Township must
be entered in the “Description of Operations” section of the Certificate of Insurance.
o General Liability Insurance and Automobile Liability Insurance should show a minimum of
$1,000,000.00 per occurrence.
o Umbrella/Excess Liability Insurance in the amount of $2,000,000 per occurrence.
o Proof of Workers Compensation insurance
o For professional service contracts, proof of Professional Liability Insurance showing a
minimum amount of $1,000,000.00 must also be included.
o A Hold Harmless Clause, per attached, must be filled in and signed by applicant.
--- Document: CEIR-Sample (PDF) ---
Certification 111XX
CERTIFICATE OF EMPLOYEE INFORMATION REPORT
INITIAL
THE ST
This is to certify that the contractor listed below has submitted an Employee Information Report pursuant to
N.J.A.C. 17:27-1.1 et. seq. and the State. Treasurer has approved said report. This approval will remain in
effect for the period of
15-DEC-20XX
to 15-DEC-20XX
VOID
SAMPLE COMPANY, INC.
33 WEST STATE STREET
TRENTON, NJ 08625
TY AND
PROSPEN
State Treasurer
--- Document: COI-Information (PDF) ---
TOWNSHIP OF CEDAR GROVE
CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
o A certificate of insurance should be emailed to both roth@cedargrovenj.org
o The Certificate of Insurance must list Township of Cedar Grove as Additional Insured,
and the “Addl Insr” box must be checked in the General Liability, Auto Liability & Excess
Liability section of the certificate.
o Explanation and date of work, program, or contract being performed for the Township
must be entered in the “Description of Operations” section of the Certificate of Insurance.
o General Liability Insurance and Automobile Liability Insurance should show a minimum
of $1,000,000.00 per occurrence.
o Umbrella/Excess Liability Insurance in the amount of $2,000,000 per occurrence.
o Proof of Workers Compensation insurance
o For professional service contracts, proof of Professional Liability Insurance showing a
minimum amount of $1,000,000.00 must also be included.
o A Hold Harmless Clause, per attached, must be filled in and signed by applicant.
HOLD HARMLESS CLAUSE
TOWNSHIP OF CEDAR GROVE
______________________________________________ will protect, indemnify, and hold
(Vendor’s name)
harmless the Township of Cedar Grove from and against any and all losses, claims, penalties, damages,
settlements, costs, charges, professional fees, or other expenses or liabilities arising out of or resulting
from the performance of the work or the completed operations including any such claims for damage,
loss, or expense resulting in bodily injury, sickness, disease, or death, or to injury to or destruction of the
tangible property, including the loss of the use resulting therefrom, and which is caused in whole or in
part by any negligent or willful act or omission by _____________________________________.
(Vendor’s name)
_________________________________________
Signature
_________________________________________
Title
_________________________________________
Date
--- Document: Iran Disclosure (PDF) ---
TOWNSHIP OF CEDAR GROVE
DISCLOSURE OF INVESTMENT ACTIVITIES IN IRAN
Bidder/Offeror: __________________________________________________________
PART 1: CERTIFICATION
BIDDERS MUST COMPLETE PART 1 BY CHECKING EITHER BOX.
FAILURE TO CHECK ONE OF THE BOXES WILL RENDER THE PROPOSAL NONRESPONSIVE.
Pursuant to Public Law 2012, c. 25, any person or entity that submits a bid or proposal or otherwise proposes to enter into or renew a
contract must complete the certification below to attest, under penalty of perjury, that neither the person or entity, nor any of its parents,
subsidiaries, or affiliates, is identified on the Department of Treasury’s Chapter 25 list as a person or entity engaging in investment
activities in Iran. The Chapter list is found on the New Jersey Division of Purchase and Property’s website at
http://www.state.nj.us/treasury/purchase/pdf/Chapter25List.pdf. Bidders must review this list prior to completing the below certification.
Failure to complete the certification will render a bidder’s proposal nonresponsive. If the Township finds a person or entity to be
in violation of law, action shall be taken as may be appropriate and provided by law, rule, or contract, including but not limited to,
imposing sanctions, seeking compliance, recovering damages, declaring the party in default and seeking debarment or suspension of
the party.
PLEASE CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX:
I certify, pursuant to Public Law 2012, c. 25, that neither the bidder listed above nor any of the bidder’s parents,
subsidiaries, or affiliates is listed on the N.J. Department of the Treasury’s list of entities determined to be engaged in
prohibited activities in Iran pursuant to P.L. 2012, c. 25 (“Chapter 25 List”). I further certify that I am the person listed above,
or I am an officer or representative of the entity listed above and am authorized to make this certification on its behalf. I will
skip Part 2 and sign and complete the Certification below.
OR
I am unable to certify as above because the bidder and/or one or more of its parents, subsidiaries, or affiliates is
listed on the Department’s Chapter 25 list. I will provide a detailed, accurate, and precise description of the
activities in Part 2 below and sign and complete the Certification below. Failure to provide such will result in the
proposal being rendered as nonresponsive and appropriate penalties, fines, and/or sanctions will be assessed as provided
by law.
PART 2: PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION RELATED TO INVESTMENT ACTIVITIES IN IRAN
You must provide a detailed, accurate, and precise description of the activities of the bidding person/entity, or one of its parents,
subsidiaries or affiliates, engaging in the investment activities in Iran outlined above by completing the boxes below.
EACH BOX WILL PROMPT YOU TO PROVIDE INFORMATION RLEATIVE TO THE ABOVE QUESTIONS. PLEASE PROVIDE
THOROUGH ANSWERS TO EACH QUESTION. IF YOU NEED TO MAKE ADDITIONAL ENTRIES, MAKE COPIES OF THIS FORM AND
ATTACH HERETO
Name
Relationship to Bidder/Offeror
______________
Description of Activities
______________
______________
Duration of Engagement
Anticipated Cessation Date
______________
Bidder/Offeror Contact Name
Contact Phone Number
______________
CERTIFICATION:
I, being duly sworn upon my oath, hereby represent and state that the foregoing information and any attachments thereto to the best of my
knowledge are true and complete. I attest that I am authorized to execute this certification on behalf of the above-referenced person or entity.
I acknowledge that the Township of Cedar Grove is relying on the information contained herein and thereby acknowledge that I am under a
continuing obligation from the date of this certification through the completion of any contracts with the Township to notify the Township of
Cedar Grove in writing of any changes to the answers of information contained herein. I acknowledge that I am aware that it is a criminal
offense to make a false statement or misrepresentation in this certification, and if I do so, I recognize that I am subject to criminal prosecution
under the law and that it will also constitute a material breach of my agreement(s) with the Township of Cedar Grove and that the Township at
its option may declare any contract(s) resulting from this certification void and unenforceable.
Full Name (Print):______________________________________________ Signature: ____________________________________________
Title: ______________________________________________________ Date: _________________________________________________
--- Document: Russia Belarus-Goods Services (PDF) ---
CERTIFICATION OF NON‐INVOLVEMENT IN
PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES IN RUSSIA OR BELARUS
NJ Rev. 1.22.2024
Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:32-60.1, et seq. (L. 2022, c. 3) any person or entity (hereinafter “Vendori”) that seeks to enter into
or renew a contract with a State agency for the provision of goods or services, or the purchase of bonds or other obligations,
must complete the certification below indicating whether or not the Vendor is identified on the Office of Foreign Assets
Control
(OFAC)
Specially
Designated
Nationals
and
Blocked
Persons
list,
available
here:
https://sanctionssearch.ofac.treas.gov/. If the Department of the Treasury finds that a Vendor has made a certification in
violation of the law, it shall take any action as may be appropriate and provided by law, rule or contract, including but not
limited to, imposing sanctions, seeking compliance, recovering damages, declaring the party in default and seeking
debarment or suspension of the party.
I, the undersigned, certify that I have read the definition of “Vendor” below, and have reviewed the Office of Foreign Assets
Control (OFAC) Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons list, and having done so certify:
(Check the Appropriate Box)
A.
That the Vendor is not identified on the OFAC Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons list on
account of activity related to Russia and/or Belarus.
OR
B.
That I am unable to certify as to “A” above, because the Vendor is identified on the OFAC Specially
Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons list on account of activity related to Russia and/or Belarus.
OR
C.
That I am unable to certify as to “A” above, because the Vendor is identified on the OFAC Specially
Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons list. However, the Vendor is engaged in activity related to Russia
and/or Belarus consistent with federal law, regulation, license or exemption. A detailed description of how
the Vendor’s activity related to Russia and/or Belarus is consistent with federal law is set forth below.
(Attach Additional Sheets If Necessary.)
Signature of Vendor’s Authorized Representative
Date
Print Name and Title of Vendor’s Authorized Representative
Vendor’s FEIN
Vendor’s Name
Vendor’s Phone Number
Vendor’s Address (Street Address)
Vendor’s Fax Number
Vendor’s Address (City/State/Zip Code)
Vendor’s Email Address
i Vendor means: (1) A natural person, corporation, company, limited partnership, limited liability partnership, limited liability company,
business association, sole proprietorship, joint venture, partnership, society, trust, or any other nongovernmental entity, organization, or
group; (2) Any governmental entity or instrumentality of a government, including a multilateral development institution, as defined in Section
1701(c)(3) of the International Financial Institutions Act, 22 U.S.C. 262r(c)(3); or (3) Any parent, successor, subunit, direct or indirect
subsidiary, or any entity under common ownership or control with, any entity described in paragraph (1) or (2).
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Mar 31, 2026
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