Public Notice – Request for Professional Services Proposals for Fiscal Year 2027

The Township of Scotch Plains, New Jersey, is issuing a fair‑and‑open solicitation for a wide range of professional services to be performed during the 2027 calendar year. The services include municipal auditing, bond counsel, engineering, legal counsel (labor, prosecutorial, public defender, attorney, etc.), planning and zoning, grant writing, risk management, and various specialized roles such as a township physician and health‑insurance broker. Proposals must be submitted in sealed envelopes (one original, four copies, one digital copy) by 10:00 AM on Tuesday, November 24, 2026, to the Municipal Clerk’s Office. Each envelope must be clearly marked with the specific service being offered. Evaluation criteria focus on experience, local knowledge, availability, compensation, references, conflict‑of‑interest certification, licensing, insurance, business registration, and compliance with applicable state and federal regulations. Contracts will be awarded by a majority vote of the Township Council after a resolution is passed. • Services sought cover audit, engineering, legal, planning, grant writing, risk management, health‑care, insurance brokerage, and related consulting. • Submission deadline: Nov 24 2026, 10:00 AM (sealed original, 4 copies, digital copy). • Proposals must be individually labeled for each service and include resumes, licenses, insurance certificates, business registration, and required certifications. • Evaluation based on experience, local familiarity, references, compensation, and compliance with “Pay‑to‑Play,” affirmative‑action, ADA, and ownership‑disclosure statutes. • Award requires Council majority vote; contracts run for the full 2027 fiscal year (Jan 1 2027 – Dec 31 2027). • Contact for questions: Office of the Municipal Manager, (908) 322‑6700.