Solicitation for Municipal Professionals for the Year 2026

The City of Estell Manor, located in Atlantic County, New Jersey, is soliciting proposals from qualified firms to provide essential municipal professional services for the calendar year January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026. This comprehensive solicitation aims to secure expert legal, financial, engineering, and planning support crucial for the city's operations and development. The specific professional positions include City Solicitor/Alternate Solicitor, City Auditor, City Engineer/Alternate Engineer, Labor Counsel, Municipal Planner, Risk Management Consultant, Planning/Zoning Board Solicitor/Alternate Solicitor, and Planning/Zoning Board Engineer/Alternate Engineer. This initiative underscores the city's commitment to maintaining efficient and compliant governance by engaging top-tier professional expertise across various critical departments. Proposals will be evaluated and contracts awarded through a fair and open process, strictly adhering to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, also known as the New Jersey Pay to Play Law, ensuring transparency and equitable opportunity for all prospective vendors. Successful contractors will be mandated to comply with the stringent requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27 et seq., which pertain to affirmative action and equal employment opportunity regulations. Detailed specifications for each professional service role can be conveniently obtained from the City Clerk’s Office, located at 148 Cumberland Avenue, Estell Manor NJ 08319, by calling (609) 476-2692 Ext. 2, or by direct download from the official City website at www.estellmanor.org, providing accessible means for all interested parties to review the full scope and requirements. All sealed proposals must be physically received by the City Clerk no later than 11:00 A.M. prevailing time on Thursday, December 4, 2025. Submissions are to be delivered to the City Clerk's Office at 148 Cumberland Avenue, Estell Manor NJ 08319. Following the submission deadline, a public opening of all received proposals will commence at 12:00 NOON on the same day in the Council Chambers, ensuring a transparent review process. Prospective proposers seeking clarification or with questions regarding this solicitation are directed to contact the City Clerk exclusively at (609) 476-2692, Extension 2, to ensure all inquiries are formally addressed. No bid security, performance bonds, or specific pre-bid meetings are explicitly mentioned as mandatory requirements in the provided text.