HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
PUBLIC NOTICE: REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Township of Hopewell is requesting qualifications for the following professional services for the Township of Hopewell during the year 2026:
- Animal Sheltering Services
- Risk Management Consultant
All submissions shall be submitted no later than 10:00 a.m., December 11, 2025.
Qualifications will be opened and read aloud, in pertinent part, at that time.
All submissions shall be submitted to: Hopewell Township, Attention: Rosa-Maria Brambila, Acting Municipal Clerk, 590 Shiloh Pike, Bridgeton, NJ 08302.
Qualifications are being solicited in accordance with the fair and open process as set forth by P.L. 2004, Chapter 19 (as amended by P.L. 2005, c.51) N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5 et seq. Request for Qualifications documents may be obtained from the Clerk’s Office at the Hopewell Township Municipal Building, by emailing the Clerk at municipalclerk@hopewelltwp-nj.com, or by visiting www.hopewelltwp-nj.com. The Governing Body reserves its right to reject all submissions and/or award any or all contracts to a qualified vendor through a non-fair and open process in accordance with law.
Rosa-Maria Brambila,
Acting Municipal Clerk
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES – 2026
The Township of Hopewell is requesting qualifications for the provision of professional services to the Township for the year 2026. Qualifications will be accepted for the specific professional services set forth in the Public Notice, a copy of which is attached hereto.
Qualifications for Risk Management Consultant and Animal Sheltering shall be submitted no later than 10:00 a.m., December 11, 2025. Qualifications will be opened and read aloud, in pertinent part, at that time.
All submissions shall be submitted to Hopewell Township, Attention: Rosa-Maria Brambila, Acting Municipal Clerk, 590 Shiloh Pike, Bridgeton, NJ 08302. Three (3) paper copies and one (1) digital copy of the proposal shall be submitted.
Minimum Submission Requirements
All Qualifications should 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; a proposal for compensation or a schedule of fees to be charges for such professional services.
- Completed disclosure of investment activities in Iran and completed political contribution disclosure form.
- W-9.
- NJ Business Registration Certificate (BRC).
Evaluation Considerations
All Qualifications will be evaluated by the Governing Body of the Township of Hopewell on the basis of the Qualifications deemed to be most advantageous, price and other factors considered. The evaluation will consider as applicable:
- The number of years of Municipal Experience and reputation in the field;
- Knowledge of the Township of Hopewell and the subject matter to be addressed under the contract;
- Availability to accommodate any required meetings of the Township of Hopewell;
- Compensation proposal;
- Other factors if determined to be in the best interest of the Township of Hopewell and its agencies.
Description of Professional Services Required
- Risk Management Consultant: Shall provide Risk Management services as requested to the Township of Hopewell as required under New Jersey State Law and the Ordinances of the Township of Hopewell.
- Animal Sheltering: Shall provide animal sheltering services for the Township of Hopewell as required by law.
DISCLOSURE OF INVESTMENT ACTIVITIES IN IRAN
Pursuant to Public Law 2012, c. 25, any person or entity that submits a bid or proposal or otherwise proposes to enter into or renew a contract must complete the certification below to attest, under penalty of perjury, that the person or entity, or one of the person or entity’s parents, subsidiaries, or affiliates, is not identified on a list created and maintained by the Department of the Treasury as a person or entity engaging in investment activities in Iran.
If the Borough of Prospect Park (“Borough”) finds a person or entity to be in violation of the principles which are the subject of this law, they shall take action as may be appropriate and provided by law, rule or contract, including but not limited to, imposing sanctions, seeking compliance, recovering damages, declaring the party in default and seeking debarment or suspension of the person or entity.
Part 1: Certification
I certify, pursuant to Public Law 2012, c. 25, that the person or entity listed above for which I am authorized to bid/renew:
AND
In the event that a person or entity is unable to make the above certification because it or one of its parents, subsidiaries, or affiliates has engaged in the above-referenced activities, a detailed, accurate and precise description of the activities must be provided in Part 2 below to the Borough under penalty of perjury. Failure to provide such will result in the proposal being rendered as non-responsive and appropriate penalties, fines and/or sanctions will be assessed as provided by law.
Part 2: Please Provide Further Information Related to Investment Activities in Iran
You must provide a detailed, accurate and precise description of the activities of the bidding person/entity, or one of its parents, subsidiaries or affiliates, engaging in the investment activities in Iran outlined above by completing the boxes below.
Certification (Disclosure of Investment Activities in Iran)
I, being duly sworn upon my oath, hereby represent and state that the foregoing information and any attachments thereto to the best of my knowledge are true and complete. I attest that I am authorized to execute this certification on behalf of the above-referenced person or entity. I acknowledge that the Borough of Prospect Park (“Borough”) is relying on the information contained herein and thereby acknowledge that I am under a continuing obligation from the date of this certification through the completion of any contracts with the Borough to notify the Borough writing of any changes to the answers of information contained herein. I acknowledge that I am aware that it is a criminal offense to make a false statement or misrepresentation in this certification, and if I do so, I recognize that I am subject to criminal prosecution under the law and that it will also constitute a material breach of my agreement(s) with the Borough and that the Borough at its option may declare any contract(s) resulting from this certification void and unenforceable.
C. 271 POLITICAL CONTRIBUTION DISCLOSURE FORM
Required Pursuant To N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.26
This form or its permitted facsimile must be submitted to the local unit no later than 10 days prior to the award of the contract.
Part I – Vendor Information
The undersigned being authorized to certify, hereby certifies that the submission provided herein represents compliance with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.26 and as represented by the Instructions accompanying this form.
Part II – Contribution Disclosure
Disclosure requirement: Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.26 this disclosure must include all reportable political contributions (more than $300 per election cycle) over the 12 months prior to submission to the committees of the government entities listed on the form provided by the local unit.
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List of Agencies with Elected Officials Required for Political Contribution Disclosure
County Name: Cumberland County
State Officials
- Governor, and Legislative Leadership Committees
- Legislative District #s: 3 (N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.26 State Senator and two members of the General Assembly.)
County Officials
- Commissioners
- County Executive
- County Clerk
- Surrogate
- Sheriff
Municipalities (Mayor and members of governing body, regardless of title)
Greenwich, Stow Creek, Shiloh, Hopewell, Bridgeton, Millville, Vineland, Fairton, Deerfield, Lawrence, Upper Deerfield, Downe, Commercial, Maurice River.
Boards of Education
Any and all members of school boards located within the boundaries of the municipalities listed above.
BASIS OF AWARD EVALUATION CRITERIA (Point System)
The following is the criteria for evaluation of the proposal/response. Not all criteria will be applicable to all requested services. Points shall be awarded based on the information contained in the proposal/response for each category as listed below on a scale of 1-10, with 10 meeting all required criteria and 1 not meeting the required criteria. The highest total score shall be the basis for the contract award.
| Evaluation Criteria | SCORE / POINTS (1-10) |
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| TECHNICAL CRITERIA | |
| Vendor’s proposal/response demonstrates a clear understanding of the scope of work and related objectives | |
| Vendor’s proposal/response is complete and responsive to the technical RFP/RFQ requirements | |
| Vendor evidences successful past performance of like projects/services | |
| MANAGEMENT CRITERIA | |
| History and experience in performing similar work | |
| Availability of personnel, facilities, equipment, etc. | |
| Qualification and experience of support personnel | |
| Comprehensive work plan and schedule, if applicable | |
| Significant experience in area in which services are being requested | |
| COST CRITERIA | |
| Cost of goods/services provided based upon most advantageous price to consumer | |
| Quality and quantity of vendor’s services to previous clientele | |
| Vendor’s financial ability to meet obligations | |
| POINT TOTALS | |

