REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2020

The Borough of Haddon Heights is soliciting proposals for comprehensive professional services for the Calendar Year 2020, adhering to a fair and open process as per N.J.S.A. 19:44-20.5. This Request for Proposals (RFP) seeks qualified firms and individuals to fill several crucial municipal positions, including Municipal Solicitor/Conflict Solicitor, Municipal Auditor, Municipal Engineer, Risk Manager, Municipal Planner, Municipal Bond Counsel, Broker of Record for Health Insurance, Licensed Site Remediation Professional, and Conflict Tax Assessor. The engagement period for these services is from January 1, 2020, to December 31, 2020, with the selected professionals playing vital roles in various borough operations, from legal and financial oversight to infrastructure development and environmental compliance. The scope encompasses detailed responsibilities for each role, requiring extensive expertise in municipal government affairs. Prospective contractors must demonstrate specific qualifications, licenses, and extensive experience pertinent to the professional service they are proposing to provide. For instance, the Municipal Solicitor must be licensed to practice law in New Jersey for at least 15 years with a minimum of five years' experience representing municipal entities, possessing knowledge of MLUL, Municipal Budget Law, and Open Public Records Act. The Municipal Auditor requires certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and a Registered Municipal Accountant (RMA) in New Jersey, with at least 15 years of municipal audit experience. The Municipal Engineer needs applicable NJ licenses, ten years' experience in similarly sized municipalities, and expertise in road construction, construction management, and land use. Each position has detailed experience thresholds and specific skill set requirements, ensuring high-quality professional engagement. There are no mandatory pre-bid meetings or site visits specified in the document. Proposals must be submitted in two (2) copies, clearly marked with the firm's or individual's name on a sealed envelope, and delivered to the Borough Clerk, Borough of Haddon Heights, located at 625 Station Avenue, Haddon Heights, New Jersey 08035. The submission deadline is precisely Wednesday, December 11, 2019, at 10:00 AM, prevailing time; late submissions will be deemed non-responsive. Hand-delivery is recommended, as the Borough disclaims responsibility for carrier delays, and submissions via fax, telephone, or e-mail are strictly prohibited. While the RFP outlines compliance requirements for corporate ownership, business registration, and equal employment opportunity, it does not explicitly require bid security or performance bonds as part of the initial proposal submission. All inquiries regarding this RFP must be made in writing to Kelly Santosusso, RMC, Borough Clerk, at the aforementioned address or via email at ksantosusso@haddonhts.com. UNLOCK