Request for Qualifications 2026 Professionals

 

The Borough of Caldwell is soliciting Qualification Statements from interested persons and/or firms for the services set forth below in accordance with the "fair and open process" pursuant to NJ.S.A.19:44A·20.5,et.seq.Through a Request for Qualification process, persons and/or firms interested in assisting the Borough with such services must prepare and submit a Qualification Statement in accordance with the procedure and schedule in the RFQ. The Borough will review Qualification Statements only from those firms that submit a Qualification Statement which includes all the information required to be included as described (in the sole judgment of the Borough). The Borough intends to qualify (a)person(s)and/or firm(s) that (a)possess(es) the professional, financial and administrative capabilities to provide the proposed services, and (b)agrees and meets the terms and conditions determined by the Borough that provide the greatest benefit to the taxpayers of Caldwell.

 

The selection of Qualified Respondents is not subject to the provisions of the Local Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A.40A:11•1et seq. The selection is subject to the "New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play" Law, N.J.S.A.19:44A 20.4  et seq., however. The Borough has structured a procurement process that seeks to obtain the desired results, and to assure that each person and/or firm is provided an equal opportunity to submit a Qualification Statement in response to the RFQ. Qualification Statements must be submitted to, and be received by Brittany Heun, Borough Clerk, Borough of Caldwell, 24 Smull Ave, Caldwell, NJ 07006 on or before 12:00p.m.(NOON) on Thursday, December 18, 2025. RFQ's will be publicly opened on Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 12:00p.m.(NOON). Qualification Statements will not be accepted by facsimile transmission or e-mail.

 

 

The Instructions for Qualification Statements are filed in the office of Brittany Heun, Borough Clerk, Borough of Caldwell, 24 Smull Ave, Caldwell, NJ 07006 and may be inspected by prospective respondents during regular business hours between 9a.m. to 4p.m. beginning on Thursday, November 13, 2025, excluding Holidays. Qualification Statements must be submitted in the manner designated in the Instructions, must be enclosed in sealed envelopes bearing name and address of the respondent and the name of the Professional Service respondent is seeking on the outside and addressed to the Borough of Caldwell. Any questions, please contact Brittany Heun at 973-403-4638, or email bheun@caldwell-nj.com.

 

BY ORDER OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF CALDWELL, NEW JERSEY

 

Brittany Heun

Borough Clerk