Request For Qualifications
Consultant Public Health Nurse Supervisor for
2026/2027
ISSUE DATE: May 6, 2026
DUE DATE & TIME: May 20, 2026 at 2:00PM
Issued by: Township of West Orange
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REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, qualifications are being
solicited by the Township of West Orange for the following professional services for July 1,
2026- June 30, 2027. The submission date is Tuesday, May 20, 2026 at 2:00pm. Proposal
packages are available via email to: preynolds@westorange.org or on the Township website.
Professional Services Requested: Consultant Public Health Nurse Supervisor for 2026/2027
The Township of West Orange, is seeking the services of a Public Health Nurse Supervisor for
2026/2027 The proposal package can be obtained in person at the Township of West Orange,
66 Main St., Purchasing Room111, 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 20, 2026 at 2:00 PM. RFQ shall be opened in the Council Chambers of the above address
on May 20, 2026 at 2:00PM. 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 A CONSULTANT PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE SUPERVISOR FOR 2026/2027
July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027
SUBMISSION DATE: May 20, 2026 at 2:00 pm
SUBMISSION OF PROPOSAL STATEMENTS: One (1) original and one (1) copy, copy can be a flash/usb
stick 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 a 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 of one year. 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.
SCOPE OF SERVICES
1. Plans, organizes, and implements the approved Public Health Nursing
Service in the community or assigned district.
2. Provides supervision, assignments, and instruction to Nursing Division staff and evaluates their
performance.
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3. Identifies and recommends improvement and development of services.
4. Participates in the conduct of studies and surveys.
5. Coordinates the Public Health Nursing Service with other activities of
the health unit.
6. Participates in special health projects for the community or assigned
unit.
7. Makes arrangements for psychological testing when necessary.
8. Refers cases for other needed medical, social, or mental health services.
9. Conducts follow-up activities on case findings.
10. Gathers and disseminates public health information.
11. Meets with groups and agencies engaged in public health activities.
12. Participates in the establishment of consultation and clinic stations.
13. Coordinates aid to physicians in public health programs.
14. Prepares reports and correspondence.
15. Establishes and maintains essential records and files.
16. Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with
those interested or involved in the work of the program.
17. Participates in public health associations and organizations.
18. Keeps current with changing trends in public health nursing.
19. Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic
and/or manual recording and information systems used by the
agency, office, or related units.
20. Bilingual in English/Spanish
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
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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 the 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.
Neither the Township, nor its respective staff, consultants, nor advisors shall be liable for any
claims for damages resulting from the solicitation or preparation of the Qualification Statement.
There shall be no reimbursement to Respondents for the cost of preparing and submitting a
Qualification Statement for participating in this procurement process.
Addenda or Amendments to RFQ
During the period provided for the preparation of responses to the RFQ, the Township may issue
addenda, amendments or answers to written inquiries. Those addenda will be noticed by the Township
and will constitute a part of the RFQ. All responses to the RFQ shall be prepared with full consideration
of the addenda issued prior to the proposal submission date.
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This page summarizes the opportunity, including an overview and a preview of the attached documents.
