The Borough of Keyport (the "Borough"), by means of this Request for Proposals for Sanitary and Drinking Water System Evaluation Financial Consultant (the "RFP") is soliciting proposals from qualified firms interested in performing the services described herein as a Sanitary and Drinking Water System Evaluation Consultant (the "Consultant") to perform a for Keyport. The Consultant will be engaged for a term of up to a maximum of 180 calendar days, commencing with the date of appointment which is expected to be on or about November 2024. The Borough reserves the right to extend the term of engagement for a period of six (6) months. The Borough is seeking a Consultant to conduct a Sanitary and Drinking Water System Financial Evaluation of specific manholes, pump stations and pipes that may be reused in the sale of said property. The Consultant will also prepare a financial analysis for determining the sale of the said property. Specific activities to be performed by the Consultant include, but are not limited to: Rate Analysis and Infrastructure Debt. No faxed or email proposals will be accepted. Proposals received after the time and date listed above will not be considered. The Borough will not be responsible for any expenses in the preparation and/or presentation of the proposals and oral interviews, if any, for the disclosure of any information or material received in connection with the solicitation, whether by negligence or otherwise. The Borough reserves the right to request additional information if necessary, or to request an interview with firm(s), or to reject any and all proposals with or without cause, and waive any irregularities or informalities in the proposals submitted. The Borough further reserves the right to make such investigations as it deems necessary as to the qualifications of any and all firms submitting proposals. In the event that all proposals are rejected, the Borough reserves the right to re-solicit proposals. Responding firms may withdraw their proposals at any time prior to the final filing date and time, as indicated on the cover page to this RFP, by written notification signed by an authorized agent of the firm(s). The proposal may thereafter be resubmitted, but only up to the final filing date and time. The responding firm assumes sole responsibility for the complete effort required in the RFP. No special consideration shall be given after proposals are opened because of a firm's failure to be knowledgeable about all requirements of this RFP. By submitting a proposal in response to this RFP, the firm represents that it has satisfied itself, from its own investigation, of all of the requirements of this RFP. Documents and information submitted in response to this RFP shall become property of the Borough and generally shall be available to the general public as required by applicable law, including the New Jersey Open Public Records Act, N.J.S.A. 47:lA-1 et seq. The Borough reserves the right to hold oral interviews with any or all of the firms submitting a proposal. The Borough expects to hold oral interviews, if any, on or about the week of September 16th If held, each firm being requested to attend oral interviews will be notified by the Borough on or about September 12th . Communications with representatives of the Borough concerning this RFP, by you or on your behalf, are NOT permitted during the term of the submission and selection process. Communications regarding this RFP in any manner will result in disqualification from consideration of the firm seeking the appointment as Consultant pursuant to this RFP. Potential bidders will be permitted to ask questions regarding any aspect of this RFP via email. The Borough will also accept questions regarding any aspect of this RFP until 1:00 p.m. EST on August 29th, from all potential bidders. Questions should be directed via e-mail to: Mclark@keyportonline.com. All answers to questions posed will be posted on the Borough website. Approval of Appointment of Consultant by Borough Mayor and Council On or about November 2024 Project Initiation Meeting On or about November 2024 Project Start Date On or about November/ December 2024 Interim Report - Borough Council Meeting February 2025 Final Report - Borough Board Meeting March 2025 Final Report and project completion March 2025 The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time.
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