RFQ Professional Services - 2027

The Township of West Orange is in need of a variety of Professional Service Contracts for the calendar year of 2027. This Request for Qualification “RFQ” will serve as a source of reference for the Township regarding the hire of an individual and/or a company for a particular professional service during this contract period.

Submissions will be evaluated in accordance with the criteria set forth in this RFQ. One or more individuals/firms may be selected to provide services. Submission of the RFQ does not guarantee the Township will hire your company during the contract year.

The following is a brief description of the professional services needed, including, were appropriate, a description of tasks involved. Services are not limited to what is described here.

Legal

Municipal Attorney, Assistant Municipal Attorney, Municipal Prosecutor, Alternate Municipal Prosecutor, Labor Attorney, Planning Board Attorney, Zoning Board Attorney, Redevelopment Attorney, Bond Attorney, Municipal Tax Appeal Attorney, OPRA Counsel, Special Property Maintenance Prosecution Counsel, Special ABC (Alcohol Beverage Control) Counsel, Hearing Officer, Rent Leveling Board Attorney, Affordable Housing Counsel, and Special Counsel.

Financial

Municipal Auditor, Municipal Financial Advisor & Municipal Redevelopment Advisor, Misc. Services.

Insurance

Risk Management Services

Planning/Architectural/General

Municipal Planning Services (Planning and Zoning Board), Municipal Engineering Services, Municipal Architectural Services, Municipal Landscape Architectural Services, Real Estate Appraisal Services Environmental Consulting Services, Traffic Consulting Services, Tax Mapping Land Surveyor, Affordable Housing Administrator, Housing Rehabilitation Consultant, Affordable Housing Planner, Environmental Compliance Officer, and additional Planning Services.

Medical

Psychological Consulting Services, Medical Director, Veterinary Services, Cancer Screening for The West Orange Fire Department

The Municipal Finance Auditor shall make the annual audit of the Township financial records for the year ending December 31, 2026 and to serve as Township Auditor for the calendar year 2027. [...] The Labor Counsel shall be responsible for all labor and employment matters in the Township. [...] The Municipal Prosecutor must represent the State, the county or the municipality in the prosecution of all offenses within the statutory jurisdiction of the municipal court as defined by law.

Please submit sealed request for qualifications no later than **November 17, 2026 at 11:00AM** to the Township of West Orange, 66 Main Street, West Orange, NJ 07052, Attn: Panayiota Reynolds, QPA.

Envelopes should be clearly marked with title of RFQ, name and address of party submitting and should be mailed or hand delivered to the Purchasing Office, room 111 at the above address. Submissions by Corporations, Partnerships and Sole Proprietors must include a completed Disclosure of Ownership (N.J.S.A. 52:25-24.2), a valid NJ Business Registration Certificate P.L. 2004, c57, and must comply with the Equal Employment Opportunity requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27.

Mandatory Minimum Requirements for the legal services include:

- Must have $2,000,000 professional liability insurance/$1,000,000 general liability insurance/must comply with New Jersey’s mandatory worker’s compensation insurance requirements

In the event respondent’s services are chosen during this 12-month contract period. The successful respondent shall be required to execute the Township's form contract, which includes the indemnification, insurance, termination and licensing provisions. The Township Mayor and Council shall approval such contracts through resolution.