BOROUGH OF RINGWOOD
COUNTY OF PASSAIC
STATE OF NEW JERSEY
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
FAIR AND OPEN PUBLIC SOLICITATION PROCESS
FOR THE PROVISION OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AND
EXTRAORDINARY UNSPECIFIABLE SERVICES
MAYOR:
Jaime Matteo-Landis
DEPUTY MAYOR:
Michelle Kerr
FIRM NAME:
ADDRESS:
BOROUGH
COUNCIL:
Stephanie N. Baumgartner
Yvonne M. Echols
Zolton F. Kiraly
Sean T. Noonan
Paul I. Rubacky
BOROUGH CLERK:
Nicole Langenmayr, RMC
BOROUGH MANAGER:
Scott Heck, C.P.W.M.
TELEPHONE:
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BOROUGH OF
RINGWOOD
60 MARGARET KING
AVE.
RINGWOOD, NEW JERSEY 07456
NOTE: To receive addenda or modification to this Request for Qualifications, please provide the Clerk
with Respondent’s name, email address, and phone number upon receipt of this Document.
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REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
FAIR AND OPEN PUBLIC SOLICITATION PROCESS
FOR THE PROVISION OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AND
EXTRAORDINARY UNSPECIFIABLE SERVICES
ISSUE DATE:
November 9, 2025
DUE DATE:
December 3, 2025
DUE TIME:
11:00 o’clock a.m.
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REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
FAIR AND OPEN PUBLIC SOLICITATION PROCESS
FOR THE PROVISION OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AND
EXTRAORDINARY UNSPECIFIABLE SERVICES
BOROUGH OF RINGWOOD
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE PROVISION OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AND
EXTRAORDINARY UNSPECIFICABLE SERVICES
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed Qualifications for Professional Services not subject to
bidding pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5, will be received by the Clerk of the Borough of Ringwood.
Please be advised that two (2) copies of the Qualification Statement must be submitted to the Borough
Clerk via mail or hand delivered in person at the front desk of the Borough of Ringwood, 60 Margaret King
Avenue, Ringwood, New Jersey, 07456, on or before December 3, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. at which time and place
Proposals will be received. Qualifications Statements will not be accepted by facsimile transmission or
email.
Proposals for the following Professional Services for the 2026 calendar year will be accepted:
1. Labor and Employment Attorney;
2. Special Counsel;
3. Municipal Attorney;
4. Municipal Auditor;
The Municipal Appointing Authority shall thereafter publicly select the Professional for the position so
advertised, which shall thereafter be confirmed or approved as required by Law or Ordinance.
Request for Qualifications may be obtained from the Borough Website:
www.ringwoodnj.net. - Important Links – Bids & RFPs.
1t: November 9, 2025
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Fee
NICOLE LANGENMAYR, RMC
MUNICIPAL CLERK
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REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
FAIR AND OPEN PUBLIC SOLICITATION PROCESS
FOR THE PROVISION OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AND
EXTRAORDINARY UNSPECIFIABLE SERVICES
GLOSSARY
The following definitions shall apply to and are used in this Request for Qualifications:
“Borough” – refers to the Borough of Ringwood.
“Cost Proposal” – refers to a statement of hourly rates and costs for the services provided.
“Due Date” – refers to the date and time by which Qualification Statements must be
received by the Borough in order to be considered for award of the contract or
position.
“Qualification Statement” – refers to the complete responses to this RFQ submitted by the
Respondents.
“Qualified Respondent” – refers to those Respondents who (in the sole judgment of the
Borough) have satisfied the qualification criteria set forth in this RFQ.
“RFQ” – refers to this Request for Qualifications, including any amendments thereof or
supplements thereto.
“Respondent” or “Respondents” – refers to the interested firm(s) that submit a Qualification
Statement.
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This page summarizes the opportunity, including an overview and a preview of the attached documents.