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TOWNSHIP OF  DOWNE

NOTICE OF SOLICITATION

REQUESTS FOR QUALIFICATIONS

 

Notice of Solicitation

 

Notice is hereby given that pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq, New Jersey Pay to Play, New Jersey Campaign Contributions and Expenditures Reporting Act, the Township of Downe  located at 288 Main Street, Newport New Jersey 08345 is seeking RFQ=s for professional services to be provided to the Township of Downe as listed below for the 2008 term. 

All RFQ’s must be received by the Township Clerk on or before January 21, 2008 at the Township Clerk’s office located at 288 Main Street , Newport , New Jersey 08345 . All questions concerning this notice should be addressed to the Township Clerk, Lois Buttner at 856-447-3100.

 

All statements of qualifications for professional service contracts shall include at a minimum the following information.

 

1.  Names of individuals who will perform required tasks as well as the listing of their licenses.

A.  Identify the person who will be primarily responsible for the services required by the Township of Downe and provide a description of the experience of the primary person with projects and issues similar to those more specifically set forth in this proposal and on behalf of the Township of Downe .

B.  Identify persons who will serve as back up to the primary person including resumes of all parties.

2.  Describe ability to provide services in a timely fashion including a description of your staffing and a description of your familiarity with the services required by the Township of Downe .

 

Township Solicitor

 

Scope of Services:

 

Specialized services required - The selected professional (solicitor) will be expected to provide specialized professional services to the Township of Downe during the entire year.  Various issues arise during the normal course of business involving the need for professional services on matters that will require guidance and advice from the aforesaid professional.  Because such services, at times, represent emergency situations, the solicitor will be expected to return a phone call to the Township of Downe on the same day.  The professional will also be expected to be available to provide advice to the Township of Downe during non-business hours including the attendance at meetings, formal and informal.  The Solicitor will be required, as needed, to engage in litigation services on behalf of the Township

 

 

Township Auditor

 

Scope of Services

 

The Township desires to appoint a firm of certified public accountants to act as auditors for the Township of Downe .  Applicant should demonstrate knowledge of municipal auditing laws and regulations and experience in providing advice to municipalities on records compliance issues.  Any experience or knowledge of matters that directly affect the Township of Downe should be addressed.

                                                                                     

Township  Engineer

 

Scope of Services

 

The Township of Downe   desires to appoint an individual to provide engineering services to the Township.  Applicants should demonstrate knowledge and experience with respect to all aspects of engineering services required by a municipality.  Any experience or knowledge of matters that directly affect the Township of Downe should be addressed.

  Township Grant Application and Management Consultant Services

 

Scope of Services:

 

The Township of Downe desires to appoint a firm to provide grant services to the Township.  Applicants should demonstrate knowledge and experience with respect to all aspects of grant services required by a municipality.  Any experience or knowledge of matters that directly affect the Township of Downe should be addressed.

 

Township Insurance Brokerage/Risk Management Consultant Services

 

Scope of Services:

            The Township of Downe desires to appoint a firm to provide Insurance Brokerage Services/Risk Management Consultant Services to the Township. Applicants should demonstrate knowledge and experience with respect to all aspects of health and property/casualty insurance brokerage services and management of public insurance risks required by a municipality. Any experience or knowledge of matters that directly affect the Township of Downe should be addressed.

Proposal should include a list identifying any public entities in which services have been provided.

 

Evaluation of Proposals

 

The Township of Downe intends to award a professional services contract for the defined scope of work under the Fair and Open Process in accordance with N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq.

 

The proposals will be evaluated by the members of the Downe Township Committee based upon information supplied by each Proposer in response to this RFQ.

 

Any questions regarding this Request for Qualifications should be directed to Lois Buttner, clerk of the Township of  Downe .

 

Please submit two (2) copies of the proposal to:

 

Township of Downe

c/o Lois Buttner, Clerk

288 Main Street

Newport , NJ 08345