Borough of Bergenfield (New Jersey) posted this RFQu on Oct 23, 2026. Responses are due Dec 4, 2026. Category: Legal Services. Questions are due 2026-11-06 10:00. Solicitation number OpenGov-e3dded6f.
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The Borough is soliciting Qualification Statements from interested persons and/or firms For the Provision of Professional Services - Zoning Board of Adjustment Attorney & Engineer - 2027
The Borough seeks to award a contract for up to one year for the positions listed below during the calendar year 2027. The contract shall be open-ended and may encompass additional work during the year not explicitly described herein.
Zoning Board of Adjustment Attorney
Respondent must have significant experience representing New Jersey municipal land use boards as land use attorney. The successful respondent will provide the Board of Adjustment with legal guidance and representation relating to, but not necessarily limited to: performing legal research and providing advisory opinions as needed; representing the Board in federal and state courts and administrative forums; reviewing, analyzing and advising the Board on any application before it; reviewing and/or drafting resolutions; attending all regularly scheduled and special meetings of the Bergenfield Board of Adjustment; performing all requirements of the position of Board of Adjustment Attorney; notifying the Board of changes in law or regulations, as well as Court decisions, that impact the Board and the applications before it; and any other matters as appropriately directed by the Board.
Zoning Board of Adjustment Engineer
Respondent must have significant experience in providing engineering services to New Jersey municipalities and/or other New Jersey public entities. Preference will be given to respondents that employ at least one Certified Municipal Engineer ("CME"). The successful respondent will perform all of the engineering work required in the capacity of Zoning Board Engineer and, in addition, perform any additional duties assigned by the Board. The successful respondent will provide the Zoning Board with engineering services relating, but not necessarily limited to, subdivisions, variances and site plans including preparation of written reports setting forth compliance to municipal ordinances and to accepted planning and engineering design practices, attend all regular or special meetings of the Zoning Board or its subcommittee as required by the Board, provide field observation service of subdivisions and/or site plans to assure compliance with Board requirements and approvals, provide and maintain subdivision plans, site plans, studies and reports related to engineering matters and reviews approved by the Zoning Board, provide general engineering advice and assistance to the Board as requested, prepare or cause to be prepared plans, studies and/or reports which the Board may request, maintain all papers, documents, memoranda, reports and other material related to the Board Engineer's duties and function. Upon the termination of these services with the Board, the Zoning Board Engineer shall forthwith surrender all Board records.
Submission method
Qualification statements will be received electronically via the Borough's electronic bidding system before **Friday, December 4, 2026 10:00 am**: https://secure.procurenow.com/portal/bergenfield.
Qualification Statements forwarded by mail, facsimile, or e-mail will not be accepted. Qualification statements received after this time will not be considered.
Upload a separate and distinct qualification statement for each POSITION that the respondent is submitting a qualification statement response.
The respondent shall upload all required forms as one (1) PDF document, as provided in the Attachments section of this RFQ.
Evaluation
The Borough will (in its sole judgment) determine which Respondents are qualified (from professional, administrative, and financial standpoints). Each Respondent that meets the requirements of the RFQ (in the sole judgment of the Borough) will be designated as a Qualified Respondent.
Insurance
Certificate of Insurance (COI) or Proof of Professional Liability Insurance is required.
Contract term
The contract period shall be January 1st to December 31st, 2027.
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