This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Ind Hillside, New Jersey. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

For the following: 1. Outside Legal Counsel (General Litigation/Appellate Practice, Labor/Employment and Human Resources, Redevelopment, Bond/Public Finance, Environmental Law, Tax Appeal, Land Use (Planning & Zoning) and Alcoholic Beverage Control) 2. Engineering Services (Township Engineer, Environmental Engineer and Land Use (Planning & Zoning) 3. Professional Planner 4. Township Auditor 5. Grant Writing Services 6. Financial Advisor 7. Insurance Brokerage Services 8. Animal Control Officer and Shelter Services 9. Real Estate Appraisal Services 10. Title Insurance Services All professional service contractors are required to comply with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 52:32-44 (Business Registration of Public Contractors), N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27 et seq. (Contract Compliance and Equal Employment Opportunities in Public Contracts). Submissions by Corporations and Partnerships shall include a completed Disclosure of Ownership form (N.J.S.A. 52:25-24.2) and shall include a completed Non-Collusion Affidavit. The Township reserves the right to reject any or all submissions due to any defects or waive informalities and accept any submissions that in their judgment will be in the best interest of the Township. The Township shall award the contract or reject all submissions no later than 60 days from receipt of same. 1. The Township of Hillside is soliciting proposals for the provision of professional services to the Township for the contract period January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025. Proposals will be accepted for the specific professional services set forth in the Public Notice, a copy of which is attached hereto. 2. The applicant understands and agrees that its proposal is submitted on the basis of the requirements prepared by the Township. The applicant accepts the obligation to become familiar with these requirements. 3. Applicants are expected to examine the requirements with care. Ambiguities, errors or omissions noted by applicants should be promptly reported in writing to the Township. In the event the applicant fails to notify the Township of such ambiguities, errors or omissions, the applicant shall be bound by its proposal. 4. No oral interpretation of the meaning of the specifications will be made to any applicant. Every request for an interpretation shall be in writing, addressed to the Township Clerk. In order to be given consideration, written requests for interpretation must be received at least five (5) days prior to the date fixed for receipt of the proposals. Any and all such interpretations and any supplemental instructions will be in the form of written addenda to the specifications and will be distributed to all prospective applicants in accordance with NJSA 40A:11-23. All addenda so issued shall become part of the contract documents and shall be acknowledged by the applicant in the proposal. The Township's interpretations or corrections thereof shall be final. 8. All proposals shall include, at a minimum, the name, address and all contact information of the person or firm making the proposal; a statement of qualifications, including all applicable professional licenses held; a statement of experience in rendering such professional services to public entities; references; and a proposal for compensation or a schedule of fees to be charged for such professional services. 9. All proposals will be evaluated by the Evaluation Team of the Township of Hillside. 10. Proposals will be evaluated by the Evaluation Team of the Township of Hillside on the basis of the proposals deemed to be most advantageous, price and other factors considered. The evaluation may consider: a) Experience and reputation in the field of professional services; b) Knowledge and experience with the Township's form of government which is Mayor-Council Plan of the Optional Municipal Charter Law (NJSA 40:69A- 1 et seq.); c) Knowledge of the Township of Hillside and the subject matter to be addressed under the contract; d) Availability to accommodate any required meetings; e) Ability of the firm to perform the services on a timely basis, including staffing and familiarity with the subject matter; f) Compensation proposal; g) References; and h) Other factors, if determined to be in the best interest of the Township of Hillside and its agencies. 11. Any applicant successfully awarded a contract must agree to indemnify and hold the Township harmless from any liability to subcontractors and suppliers concerning payment for work performed or goods supplied and must also add the Township of Hillside as a named insured to any applicable insurance policies. 12. The successful respondent will be notified of the award of contract upon a favorable decision by the governing body. 13. Certificate of Professional Liability Insurance in a minimum of $1,000,000 to be submitted with the proposal submission. The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time.