Professional Planner Services

The Borough of Seaside Park, located in Ocean County, New Jersey, is soliciting sealed proposals for Competitive Contracting Request for Proposals (RFP) number 2026-19 for Professional Planner services. This procurement aims to secure a qualified professional planner to provide comprehensive planning expertise and support to the municipality. The scope of work involves fulfilling the Borough's planning requirements as outlined in the detailed specifications, which can be obtained from the Municipal Clerk's Office or the Borough website. This engagement is critical for the Borough's ongoing development, zoning, and land use initiatives, requiring a vendor capable of navigating complex municipal planning challenges and contributing to the community's strategic vision. Prospective contractors must comply with all applicable New Jersey statutes and regulations, specifically N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27 et seq., pertaining to affirmative action and equal employment opportunity. The competitive contract will be awarded based on price and other factors as delineated in N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 5:34-4.1 et seq. While specific licenses such as NJ Public Works Contractor Registration are not explicitly mentioned for this professional service, bidders are expected to possess all necessary professional licenses and qualifications relevant to providing municipal planning services in New Jersey. No mandatory pre-bid meetings or site visits are indicated in the provided notice. Sealed proposals must be submitted to the Municipal Clerk, Borough of Seaside Park, located at Borough Hall, 1701 N Ocean Avenue, Seaside Park, NJ 08752. The absolute deadline for proposal submission is February 18, 2026, at 10:00 am prevailing time, at which point all proposals will be publicly opened and read. Bidders are required to use the official proposal forms included with the specifications and must enclose their submission in a sealed package clearly bearing the bidder's name and address, along with the designation "RFP 2026-19, Professional Planner" on the exterior. There is no mention of bid security or performance bonds required for this RFP. Inquiries and requests for specifications should be directed to the Municipal Clerk’s Office, with contact person Jenna Jankowski.