Solicitation of Qualifications for Professional Services

The Township of Cedar Grove, New Jersey, is actively seeking sealed proposals for a comprehensive array of professional services required for the entire 2027 calendar year, conducted through a fair and open process. This significant solicitation targets highly qualified firms and individuals for critical municipal roles including Township Attorney, Tax Appeal Attorney, Bond Counsel, Auditor, Planning Board Attorney, Zoning Board Attorney, Planning Board Engineer, Zoning Board Engineer, Township Planner, Township Engineer, Municipal Prosecutor, Affordable Housing Planner, Affordable Housing Administrative Agent, and Affordable Housing Legal Counsel. The selected providers will deliver essential expertise across various administrative, legal, financial, and infrastructural facets of Township governance, ensuring continuous and specialized support for Cedar Grove's operations. Prospective professional service providers will undergo a rigorous evaluation based on multiple factors designed to identify the most advantageous proposals for the Township. Key evaluation criteria include the firm's established experience and professional reputation within their specialized field, their demonstrated knowledge of the Township of Cedar Grove's specific needs and the subject matter pertinent to the contract, and their proven availability to participate in required meetings and fulfill operational demands. While a compensation proposal is also a crucial component, all proposers are strictly required to adhere to New Jersey statutes N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq and N.J.A.C. 17:27. A mandatory submission element is a valid Business Registration Certificate (BRC), in compliance with P.L. 2001, C. 134 (C.52:32-44 et al), which must be included with the proposal. Sealed proposals must be carefully prepared and submitted in writing to Dale A. Forde, Township Clerk, at the Township of Cedar Grove, located at 525 Pompton Avenue, Cedar Grove, NJ, 07009. The definitive deadline for all submissions is 10:00 a.m., prevailing time, on October 22, 2026, at which specific time all received proposals will be opened publicly. It is imperative that all required documentation, particularly the Business Registration Certificate, accompanies the proposal package. Contracts stemming from this solicitation will be formally awarded at a public meeting, in accordance with legal mandates. For any direct inquiries regarding the proposal submission process or related administrative matters, Dale A. Forde, the Township Clerk, should be considered the primary point of contact, while Joseph M. Zichelli, Esq., Township Manager, is also named as a key signatory for this notice.