REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL/QUALIFICATIONS
FOR
MUNICIPAL PROFESSIONALS
Issued by the
The Township of Galloway
Advertised in The Press of Atlantic City on November 6, 2025
Responses Due by:
Thursday, December 4, 2025
10:30 AM
1 | Page
NOTICE OF RFP
PROFESSIONAL AND EXEMPT SERVICES
The Township of Galloway is soliciting proposals through a fair and open process in accordance with
N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq.
Sealed RFP responses will be received by the Township Clerk on December 4, 2025 at 10:30 A.M. in
the Township Clerks Office, 300 E. Jimmie Leeds Road, Galloway, NJ 08205 at which time and place
responses will be received for:
TOWNSHIP OF GALLOWAY
2026 MUNICIPAL PROFESSIONALS
_________________________________________________________________________________
3.1 Township Auditor
3.2 Township Attorney and/or Conflict Attorney
3.3 Township Engineer and/or Alternate Township Engineer
3.4 Township Labor Counsel
3.5 Bond Counsel
3.6 Tax Appeal Attorney and/or Conflict Tax Appeal Attorney
3.7 Risk Management Consultant (RMC)
3.8 Redevelopment Counsel
3.9 Planning Board and Zoning Board Solicitors and/or Alternates
3.10 Planning Board and Zoning Board Engineer and/or Alternates
3.11 Township Planner
3.12 Planning Board / Zoning Board Planner
3.13 Municipal Tax Lien Attorney
3.14 Benefits Consultant
RFP responses must be made on the standard proposal forms, be enclosed in a sealed
package bearing the name and address of the respondent and the “RFP TITLE NAME” on the
outside, addressed to Kelli Danieli, Township Clerk, at the address above.
Specifications and instructions to bidders can be obtained at the Township Clerk’s Office or through
the Township website at www.gtnj.org.
Any RFP Addenda will also be issued on the Township website and processed in accordance with
N.J.S.A. 40A:11-23(c)(1). All interested respondents should check the website from now through RFP
opening. It is the sole responsibility of the respondent to be knowledgeable of all addenda related to
this procurement.
Respondents shall comply with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 and N.J.A.C. 17:27et seq.
2 | Page
1. Introduction
These contracts are to furnish and deliver professional services for the Township of Galloway through
a fair and open process in accordance with N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq.
2. Administrative Conditions and Requirements
The following items express the conditions and requirements of this RFP. Together with the other
RFP sections, they will apply to the RFP process, the subsequent contract, and project production.
Any proposed change, modification, or exception to these conditions and requirements may be the
basis for the Township of Galloway, hereinafter referred to as owner, to determine the proposal as
non-responsive to the RFP and will be a factor in the determination of an award of a contract. The
contents of the proposal for the successful respondent, as accepted by the owner, will become part of
any contract awarded as a result of this RFP.
2.1 Schedule
Release of RFP
November 6, 2025
Proposal Due Date
December 4, 2025
Evaluation Completed
December 2025
Governing Body Action
January 6, 2026
2.2 Proposal Submission Information
Submission Date and Time: December 4, 2025 at 10:30 A.M.
One (1) Original signed in ink & (1) copy plus One (1) copy on CD or USB flash drive.pdf format of
the RFP response.
DO NOT SUBMIT Three (3) ring binders or elaborate binding.
Submission Office:
Office of the Township Clerk
Township Municipal Complex
300 E. Jimmie Leeds Road
Galloway NJ 08205
Clearly mark the submittal package with the title of this RFP and the name of the responding firm,
addressed to the Township Clerk. The original proposal shall be signed in ink and marked to
distinguish it from the copy. Faxed or emailed proposals will NOT be accepted.
Only those RFP responses received prior to or on the submission date and time will be considered.
Responses delivered before the submission date and time specified above may be withdrawn upon
written application of the respondent who shall be required to produce evidence showing that the
individual is or represents the principal or principals involved in the proposal. After the submission
date and time specified above, responses must remain firm for the year 2026.
3 | Page
2.2.1. Respondents are asked to follow the same format when assembling their proposal:
Due to limited storage, we are requesting no three ring binders (stapling is acceptable) and no
additional firm advertising. Submit the forms/required information using the following format:
Section 1 of the RFP response should be as follows:
Page 1: Original completed “Proposal Cost Form/Signature Page”
Page 2: Fee Schedule
Page 3: Ownership Disclosure
Page 4: Non-Collusion Affidavit
Page 5: EEO/Affirmative Action Compliance Notice
Page 6: Certificate of Employee Information Report
Page 7: Business Registration Certificate (preferred with response, required at time of contract
award)
Page 8: Acknowledgement of Receipt of Addenda
Page 9: Proof of Licensure
Page 10: References Page
Page 11: Proposal Checklist
Page 12: Disclosure of Investment Activities in Iran and Russia-Belarus (preferred with response,
required at time of contract award)
Page 13: Qualification Statement, proposal
Page 14- end: Any other information requested in specification
***On the “Proposal Cost Form/Signature Page” on page #27 - check ALL the categories that
your firm is applying for.
2.3 Using Department Information
The User Departments for these services are the Township Counsel, Township Administrator,
Township Clerk, Planning and Zoning Boards, Public Works, Finance, Tax Collector, Tax Assessor
and all other departments within the Township of Galloway.
2.4 Township Representative for this Solicitation
Please direct all questions in writing to:
Kelli Danieli, RMC
Township Clerk
300 E. Jimmie Leeds Road
Galloway NJ 08205
Email: kdanieli@gtnj.org
Please note the aforementioned contract is authorized only to direct the attention of prospective
respondents to various portions of the requirements so that they may read and interpret each portion
for themselves. NO employee of the Township of Galloway is authorized to give interpretations of any
portion of this RFP or to give information as to the requirements for the RFP in addition to that already
contained in the RFP unless as a formal addendum.
Interpretations of the RFP or additional information as to its requirements, when necessary, shall be
communicated to prospective respondents only by written addendum issued by the Purchasing Agent
of the Township of Galloway.
4 | Page
2.5 Interpretations and Addenda
A. The respondent understands and agrees that its proposal is submitted on the basis of the
specifications prepared by the Township. The respondent accepts the obligation to become
familiar with these specifications.
B. Respondents are expected to examine the specifications and related documents with care and
observe all their requirements. Ambiguities, errors or omissions noted by respondents should be
promptly reported in writing to the Purchasing Agent. In the event the respondent fails to notify
the Township of such ambiguities, errors or omissions, the respondent shall be bound by the
proposal.
C. No oral interpretation of the meaning of the specifications will be made to any potential
respondent. Every request for an interpretation shall be in writing and addressed to the
Purchasing Agent, referring to the Contract Name in the subject line. In order to be given
consideration, written requests for interpretation and clarification must be received at last three
(3) business days prior to the date fixed for the opening of the proposals.
D. All interpretations, clarifications and any supplemental instructions will be in the form of written
addenda to the specifications and will be distributed to all prospective bidders. All addenda
issued shall become part of the specification, RFP documents, and shall be acknowledged by
the respondent by completing the Acknowledgement of Receipt of Addenda form. The
Township’s interpretations or corrections thereof shall be final.
Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-23(c)(1) when issuing addenda, the owner shall provide required
notice prior to official receipt of proposals to any person who has submitted a response or who
has received an RFP package. They will be sent via electronic transmissions to those known
recipients of the RFP specifications.
E. Discrepancies in RFP’s
1. If the amount shown in words and its equivalent figures do not agree, the written words
shall be binding. Ditto marks are not considered writing or printing and shall not be used.
2. In the event that there is a discrepancy between the unit prices and the extended totals,
the unit price shall prevail. In the event there is an error of the summation of the extended
totals, the computation by the Township of the extended totals shall govern.
2.6 Quantities of Estimate
Wherever the estimated quantities of work to be done are shown in any section of this RFP, including
the Proposal Cost Form, they are to be given for use in comparing proposals. The Township
especially reserves the right (except as herein otherwise specifically limited) to increase or diminish
the quantities as may be deemed reasonably necessary or desirable by the Township to complete the
work detailed by the contract. Such increase or diminution shall in no way violate this contract, nor
shall any such increase or diminution give cause for claims or liability for damages.
2.7 Cost Liability and Additional Costs
The Township assumes no responsibility and liability for costs incurred by the Respondents prior to
the issuance of an agreement. The liability of the Township shall be limited to the terms and
conditions of the contract.
5 | Page
This page summarizes the opportunity, including an overview and a preview of the attached documents.