Request For Qualifications
Cancer Screening for The West Orange Fire Department
DUE DATE & TIME: May 27, 2026 at 4:00PM
Issued by: Township of West Orange
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REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a fair and open process in accordance with N.J.S.A.
19:44A-20.5, qualifications are being solicited by the Township of West Orange for the
following professional services for the 2026 calendar year. The submission date is May 27, 2026
at 4:00PM. Proposal packages are available via email to: preynolds@westorange.org or on the
Township website.
Professional Services Requested: Cancer Screening for The West Orange Fire Department
The Township of West Orange, is seeking the services of a Cancer Screening for The West
Orange Fire Department. The proposal package can be obtained in person at the Township of
West Orange, 66 Main St., Purchasing Room 111, West Orange, NJ 07052, during regular
business hours M-F 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM or online at www.westorange.org. Any questions can
be sent via email to preynolds@westorange.org. Proposals must be clearly marked with the
title of project, name and address of party submitting to the above-mentioned address.
Submission date and time is May 27, 2026 at 4:00PM. RFQ shall be opened in the Council
Chambers of the above address on May 27, 2026 at 4:00PM No proposals received after this
date and time will be accepted. Submissions by Corporations, Partnerships and sole proprietors
must include a completed Disclosure of Ownership (N.J.S.A. 52:25-24.2), a valid NJ Business
Registration Certificate P.L. 2004, c57, and must comply with the Equal Employment
Opportunity requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27. Additional Pay to Play
Requirements Contractors are advised of the responsibility to file an annual disclosure
statement on political contributions with the New Jersey Election Enforcement Commission,
pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44-20.13(P.L. 2005, c, 271, s.3), if the contractor receives contracts in
excess of $50,000 in the aggregate from public entities during the calendar year. It is the
contractor’s responsibility to determine if filing is necessary. Additional information on this
requirement is available from ELEC at 888-313-3532 or at www.elec.state.nj.us .
As of March 1, 2026, pursuant to the provisions of P.L. 2025, c.72, all Township of West Orange
current legal notices will be published on the Township’s official website for at least one week,
or other time period as required by law, before transferring the publication to the Legal Notice
Archive. Notices shall be published at the following link: https://westorange.org/2141/Current-
Legal-Notices The NJ Secretary of State will create a centralized portal linking to the public
notice pages of all public entities. Once completed, the hyperlink will be shared on all Township
of West Orange legal notices: https://nj.gov/state/statewide-legal-notices-list.shtml
Panayiota Reynolds
Purchasing Agent
Township of West Orange
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TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
FOR THE POSITION OF CANCER SCREENING FOR THE WEST ORANGE FIRE DEPARTMENT
SUBMISSION DATE: May 27, 2026 at 4:00PM
SUBMISSION OF PROPOSAL STATEMENTS: One (1) original and one (1) copy, copy should be a flash/usb
stick/CD should be sent to the contact below in sealed envelopes.
CONTACT PERSON:
Panayiota Reynolds, R.P.P.S, QPA
Purchasing Agent
Township of West Orange
66 Main Street
West Orange, NJ 07052
The Township of West Orange (Township) is issuing this Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for qualified
individual to provide Consultant services of a specialized nature for the Township as directed by the
appropriate official within the Township for a contract period ending 12.31.2026. All candidates are
required to comply with N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27 et seq. as amended (Affirmative
Action). The successful professional must have significant experience in representing municipal clients
or other local governments and public agencies in the State of New Jersey. The Township of West
Orange reserves the right to pre-qualify and/or contract with an individual.
N.J.S.A 52:14-17.29ii(a) requires access to periodic cancer screenings for full-time paid
firefighters not enrolled in the State Health Benefits Plan (SHBP) within three years after the
start of the firefighter's employment and every three years thereafter during the course of
employment. The examination shall include, at a minimum and as applicable, the screening for
eleven types of cancer pursuant to N.J.S.A 52:14-17.29ii(a). The State of New Jersey, through
the Department of the Treasury's Division of Administration, will reimburse eligible public
employers a maximum of $1,250 per firefighter over a three year period towards the costs
associated with providing the required cancer screenings.
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SCOPE OF SERVICES
2 Phases
a. Phase 1 - Onsite or in office visit
Physical & Blood draw – Provider review of complete health history, Oral Cancer
Screening & Full Skin Cancer Screening.
Cancer Screening Ultrasound
Script provided for Low Dose Lung CT Screening & appt
scheduled at an offsite location convenient to member
Telehealth appt 1 week out from onsite or in office visit appt
Testing should include, at a minimum, testing and screenings for the following
types of cancer in accordance with N.J.S.A. 52:14-17.29ii(a)(1)-(11):
1. Colon
2. Lung
3. Bladder
4. Oral
5. Thyroid
6. Skin
7. Blood
8. Breast
9. Cervical
10. Testicular
11. Prostate
Phase 2 – 20-minute telehealth results review –Provider consults on patient results
(Ultrasound & comprehensive Blood Work review). If member completed the CT
screening and results are ready the consult will include those as well.
i. All members have access to their complete medical record & results in
a medical system provided by you. Vendor to provide login instructions
for accessing those results to ease follow up.
ii. Provider follow up ensures all members understand their results and if
any follow up is required they are directed appropriately to their primary
care provider.
Additional Services to be included:
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a. provides all marketing & scheduling materials.
i. Registration information – Demographics of members (for lab
requisitions), eligibility (active members only and have at least 3 years as
an active-duty firefighter).
Scheduling – Program delivered mostly on duty – provides registrant list to contact of Township
choice to have them coordinate the schedule/times provides coverage for all shifts.
Procurement Process and Schedule
The selection of Qualified Respondents is not subject to the bidding provisions of the Local
Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et 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. The Township has structured a
procurement process to assure that each Individual is provided an equal opportunity to
submit a Qualification Statement in response to the RFQ. Qualification statements will be
evaluated in accordance with criteria set forth in section 2 of this RFQ, which will be applied
in the same manner to each Qualification Statement received. Respondents agree to at all
times to abide by all requirements of the New Jersey law, including, but not limited to the
aforementioned “Pay to Play” laws, as well as any and all relevant Executive Orders and the
New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission disclosure requirements.
Conditions Applicable to RFQ
Upon submission of a Qualification Statement in response to this RFQ, the Respondent acknowledges
and consents to the following conditions:
This RFQ does not commit the Township of West Orange to issue a Request for Proposal.
The Township reserves the right to exercise its judgment to weigh the relative merit and
deficiencies, if any, in all responses and commits. The Township reserves the right to reject for
any reason, all responses and components thereof and eliminate any and all Respondents
submitting this RFQ from consideration.
The Township reserves the right (in its sole judgment) to reject any Respondent that submits
incomplete responses to this RFQ, or a Qualification Statement that is not responsive to this
RFQ.
The Township reserves the right, without prior notice, to supplement, amend, or otherwise
modify this RFQ, or otherwise request additional information.
All Qualification Statements shall become the property of the Township and will not be
returned.
All Qualification Statements will be made available to the public at the appropriate time, as
determined by the Township (in the exercise of its sole discretion) in accordance with law.
The Township may request Respondents to send representatives to the Township for
interviews.
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This page summarizes the opportunity, including an overview and a preview of the attached documents.