The intent of this Request for Proposals and resulting contract is to obtain Consulting Services for certain Community Development programs. Cherry Hill Township is a Federal Entitlement Community under the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. The Township is seeking a consultant to assist with the management of this program. One firm will be awarded for a one (1) year contract commencing January 1, 2022, price and other factors considered. It is the sole responsibility of the person submitting the proposal to be knowledgeable of all addenda related to this procurement. If bidders obtain a Bid/RFP/RFQ from the website, it is the responsibility of the person submitting the bid to check prior to the bid opening to see if addenda have been issued. Copies of addenda or notice of same will be made available on the Township website and will be emailed to all registered bidders. One firm will be awarded for the calendar year 2022, price and other factors considered. As used herein, the term Township shall include all Cherry Hill Township Departments and affiliated agencies including, but not limited to, the Cherry Hill Public Library. The Township Council reserves the right to reject all proposals pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-13.2 (Rejection of Bids) and to waive such minor informalities as may be permitted by law. Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27-1 et seq., Affirmative Action requirements, and N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq., P.L. 2004, Chapter 19 (as amended by P.L. 2005, c.51) and Cherry Hill Ordinances 2007-21 and 2008-9. The Township of Cherry Hill is soliciting proposals through a fair and open process in accordance with N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5 et seq., P.L. 2004, Chapter 19 (as amended by P.L. 2005, c.51), Resolutions 2006-1-51 and 2008-10-10 ,and Cherry Hill Ordinance 2007-21 entitled "Public Contracting ("Pay-to-Play") Reform Ordinance" and Ordinance 2008-9 entitled "The Cherry Hill Transparency Reform Act", Cherry Hill Township is soliciting Requests for Proposal/Statements of Qualification for applicants for professional service position appointments. Pursuant to Cherry Hill Township Ordinances 2007-21 and 2008-9, any vendor which enters into a contract or agreement with the Township of Cherry Hill or any department or agency thereof shall file a disclosure statement as set forth in the Ordinances prescribed by the Township of Cherry Hill identifying all reportable contributions to any Cherry Hill Township candidate for Mayor or Township Council or officeholder of political committee required to be reported pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-1, et seq Responses to the above referenced professional positions should address the general criteria and mandatory minimum criteria for the position sought. All responses will be treated as confidential and reviewed only by the governing body, unless otherwise required by law. One firm will be awarded for the calendar year 2022, price and other factors considered. As used herein, the term Township shall include all Cherry Hill Township Departments and affiliated agencies including, but not limited to, the Cherry Hill Public Library. The Township Council reserves the right to reject all proposals pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-13.2 (Rejection of Bids) and to waive such minor informalities as may be permitted by law. Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27-1 et seq., Affirmative Action requirements, and N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq., P.L. 2004, Chapter 19 (as amended by P.L. 2005, c.51) and Cherry Hill Ordinances 2007-21 and 2008-9. Questions may be emailed to aplodizyn@chnj.gov . In order to be given consideration, written requests for interpretation must be received no later than September 3, 2021, 10:00 a.m. Please direct all questions in writing via email to:
Alvina Plodizyn, Purchasing Agent (QPA)
Township of Cherry Hill
820 Mercer Street, Room 102
Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08002
Voice: 856 488-7848
Cell: 856-580-3191
Email: aplodizyn@chnj.gov The method of contractor selection has not been determined at this time.
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