Township of Burlington, Burlington County
New Jersey
Request for Proposal
2026 Annual Professional Services
Sealed Proposals Opening
December 18, 2025 at 10:00 AM
TOWNSHIP OF BURLINGTON
851 OLD YORK ROAD
BURLINGTON TOWNSHIP, N.J. 08016
TOWNSHIP OF BURLINGTON
851 OLD YORK ROAD
BURLINGTON TOWNSHIP, NJ 08016
Request for Proposals for 2026 Annual Professional Services
Please take notice in accordance with N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5 et seq., through the fair and open process, Burlington
Township is seeking proposals and resumes for our 2026 Annual Professional Services Contracts for the following
positions:
Affordable Housing Administrative Agent
Affordable Housing Attorney
Affordable Housing Planner
Animal Control Services
Auditor
Bond Attorney
Dam Safety Engineering Consultant
*Financial Advisory Services
*Geographic Information Systems Professional
*Grant Application and Management Consultant Services
Insurance/Risk Manager Services
Labor Counsel
*Lake Management Consultant
Land Surveyor
Liability Claims Adjuster
Licensed Site Remediation Professional (LSRP)
Planner, Township
Planner, Planning/Zoning
Prosecutor
Public Defender
Real Estate Tax Appeal Appraisal Services
Solicitor, Township
Solicitor, Planning Board
Solicitor, Zoning Board
Traffic Engineer, Planning/Zoning
*Wireless Communications Antenna/Tower Siting
and Management Consultant
Worker’s Compensation Attorney
Worker’s Compensation Claims Handling Services
*Sanitary Sewer Utility Instrumentation Programming
and Engineering
*Water Storage Tank Maintenance and Management Consultant
*Water Utility Instrumentation Programming
and Engineering
* Asterisk indicates that descriptions for these disciplines are fully described in the proposal packet.
Any requests to obtain proposal forms should be made to the Municipal Clerk, Mary E. Field, 851 Old York Road,
Burlington Township, NJ, 08016 during the hours of 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday, or on the web
at twp.burlington.nj.us .
Sealed proposals will be opened on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at 10:00 AM by the Municipal Clerk and
Purchasing Agent at the Burlington Township Municipal Building, 851 Old York Road, Burlington Township, NJ
08016. Proposals received after this time will not be accepted. Proposals shall be labeled “RFP for (Name of
Position)” marked on the outside. Please submit only one copy of the proposal for each position.
Respondents are required to comply with the requirements of N.J.S.A 10:5-31 et seq. and P.L. 1975, c. 127
(N.J.A.C.17:27), Affirmative Action Requirements, (N.J.A.C. 52:25-24.2) Statement of Ownership, (N.J.S.A
52:32-44) New Jersey Business Registration and Disclosure of Investments in Iran (Public Law 2012, c.25).
The award of contracts for providing the above will be made at a Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Township
Council, who reserve the right to waive formalities and accept or reject any part or all of the submitted proposals
as they may determine to be in the best interest of the Township of Burlington.
Mary E. Field, RMC
Municipal Clerk
TOWNSHIP OF BURLINGTON
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
Purpose:
The following process is designed to find qualified service providers in a fair and open manner for the
provision of professional or other service contract based on qualifications, merit and cost effectiveness.
The general requirements set forth below must be met in order for any proposer to be considered to
provide such services, exempt from public bidding pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 and within the scope
of N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5 et seq., to the Township.
Response to the Request for Proposal (RFP) shall be used to determine whether the costs or fees
proposed to provide the services are fair and reasonable, both in terms of the Township’s budgetary
interest, the general market rate for the requested services, and the level of experience, breadth of
services, and expertise of the proposer.
Appointments shall be for the calendar year 2026.
Submissions:
Submission shall address how the proposer meets the qualifications for the desired position and shall
outline fees proposed, fee schedule (including attendance at regular monthly or special meetings), or
other basis for compensation sought. Please, where applicable, indicate hourly rates, monthly or other
retainers, per project fees, or such other manner of compensation proposer deems appropriate to the
services to be provided.
1. Please submit one copy of your proposal to the Burlington Township Municipal Clerk at the
address listed below:
Mailing Address:
Township of Burlington
ATTN: Mary E. Field
Municipal Clerk
851 Old York Road
Burlington, NJ 08016
2. Sealed proposals will be opened on Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 10:00 AM by the
Municipal Clerk at the Burlington Township Municipal Building, 851 Old York Road,
Burlington Township, NJ 08016. Proposals received after this time will not be accepted.
Proposals shall be labeled “RFP for (Name of Position)” marked on the outside. Please
submit only one copy of the proposal for each position.
3. The Township reserves the right to conduct an interview or interviews with the proposer to
discuss the scope of the project as out lined in its proposal.
4. Where applicable, proposer will be required to comply with the requirements of
(N.J.S.A. 10-5-31 et seq. and (N.J.A.C. 17:27) Affirmative Action, (N.J.A.C. 52:25-24.2)
Statement of Ownership, and (N.J.S.A. 52:32-44) New Jersey Business Registration and
Disclosure of Investments in Iran (Public Law 2012, c.25).
5. Proof of Insurance for professional liability/malpractice coverage with limits as to liability
acceptable to the Township will be required prior to the award of any contract.
6. All awards are subject to availability of funds. Acceptance of a contract will be by
resolution acted on by either the Township Council, Planning Board or Zoning Board at
their Meeting.
7. The Township will not guarantee any minimum level of activity or business.
By submitting a proposal, the proposer agrees and understands that the Township reserves the right and
may exercise at its sole discretion the following rights and options with respect to this RFP:
• To accept or reject any or all proposals;
• To issue additional solicitations for proposals;
• To waive any irregularities in proposals should it be in the best interest of the Township;
• To enter into an agreement for only portions (or not enter into an agreement for any) of
the services contemplated by the proposals;
• To select the proposal that best satisfies the interests of the Township and not necessarily
on the basis of price or any other single factor.
Evaluation:
The following criteria, not necessarily listed in the order of importance, will be used to review the
proposals. The Township reserves the right to weigh its evaluation criteria in any manner it deems
appropriate for the best interest of the Township:
• Experience and reputation in the field
• Qualification of individual(s) who will perform the service or activity
• Knowledge of the Township and the subject matter to be addressed by the contract
• Availability to accommodate and required meetings
• Compensation proposal
• Other factor, if demonstrated to be in the best interest of the Township
This page summarizes the opportunity, including an overview and a preview of the attached documents.