Riverside Communications Professional Services

The Borough of Mountainside, located in Union County, New Jersey, has announced the award of a professional services contract for Communications Consulting Services to Riverside Communications. This contract, awarded without competitive bidding under N.J.S.A 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i), encompasses a comprehensive scope of work designed to enhance the municipality's public communication strategies and outreach efforts. Riverside Communications will provide expert guidance on public relations, media engagement, and strategic messaging, ensuring transparent and effective dissemination of information to Mountainside residents and stakeholders. This vital service supports the borough's commitment to clear governance and community interaction. As this document serves as a notice of contract award for professional services, it does not detail specific contractor qualifications, mandatory licenses such as the NJ Public Works Contractor Registration, or requirements for pre-bid meetings or site visits. The selection of Riverside Communications under the professional services exemption indicates their recognized expertise and specialized capabilities deemed necessary for the critical communications consulting role. This procurement pathway is utilized when the nature of the services requires unique professional skill and judgment, consistent with New Jersey public contracting regulations. This notice confirms the contract award and is not an open solicitation for bids. Consequently, there are no submission instructions, deadlines, or bid security requirements applicable. The contract and the associated authorizing resolution are publicly accessible for inspection at the Municipal Clerk's office in the Borough of Mountainside. The financial terms specify that the total cost for the Communications Consulting Services will not exceed $25,000, for a contract period of less than one year. The notice of this award was officially dated July 21, 2026, marking the formal announcement of this important municipal engagement.