2026 RFP for Public Relations Consultant

Agency:	Mount Holly township
State:	New Jersey
Type of Government:	State & Local
NAICS Category:	541613 - Marketing Consulting Services 541820 - Public Relations Agencies
Posted Date:	Apr 13, 2026
Due Date:	May 7, 2026
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MOUNT HOLLY TOWNSHIP

BURLINGTON COUNTY

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS/

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR PUBLIC RELATIONS CONSULTANT

PLEASE BE ADVISED that the Township of Mount Holly will accept proposals for Public

Relations Consultant on Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. in the Township of Mount Holly

Municipal Building located at 23 Washington Street, Mount Holly, NJ 08060.

To obtain a copy of the RFP packet, contact Township Clerk, Sherry Marnell at 23 Washington

Street, Mount Holly, New Jersey 08060, via email at smarnell@twp.mountholly.nj.us or visit our

website at www.twp.mountholly.nj.us. All proposals submitted to the Township must be

submitted pursuant to the said RFP packet.

Contractors are required to comply with the requirements of P.L. 1975, c. 127 (N.J.A.C. 17:27)

and N.J.S.A. 10:5-31.

Contractors are required to comply with the requirements of P.L. 1999, c. 238, where applicable.

All RFP Addenda will be issued on the website. Therefore, all interested respondents should

check the website from now through the RFP opening. It is the sole responsibility of the

respondent to be knowledgeable of all addenda related to the procurement. Respondents shall

comply with the said requirements within the RFP.

Please submit one (1) original, one (1) unbound copy and one (1) electronic copy on a CD or

USB drive in a sealed envelope marked “Submission of RFP for Public Relations Consultant”

clearly marked on the outside.

Sherry Marnell

Township Clerk

Mount Holly Township

Township of Mount Holly

23 Washington Street

Mount Holly, New Jersey 08060

The Township of Mount Holly desires to hire a consultant to provide public relations services.

Duties to include but not limited to working with administration to moderate website and social

media posts, produce press releases, attend special events, produce Township newsletter, etc.

Contract term will be for one (1) year from the contract date.

REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY:

Must have at least five (5) years’ experience in the profession, including exposure to issues likely

to be of assistance in serving as a Public Relations Consultant; must have the ability to attend

meetings of the Township when necessary; must have sufficient support to provide all services

required by the Township. Must list past and public entities represented as Public Relations

Consultant. Must provide other factors if demonstrated to be in the best interest of the

Township.

Requests for these forms should be made to the Township Clerk, Sherry Marnell, 23 Washington

Street, Mount Holly, New Jersey 08060, at (609) 845-1101.

THIS PROPOSAL IS BEING SOLICITED THROUGH A FAIR AND OPEN PROCESS IN

ACCORDANCE WITH N.J.S.A. 19:44-20.5 et seq.

REQUESTS FOR QUALIFICATIONS/PROPOSALS

Purpose and Scope of Work:

The following process is designed to find qualified service providers in a fair and open manner

for the provision of professional or other service contracts 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 Proposals (RFP) shall be used to determine which proposers meet or

exceed the minimum qualifications for the position and offer the municipality quality

professional or other exempt services best meeting the needs of 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.

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, if necessary), 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. Submissions must be sent by mail or delivery service to the Acting Township

Clerk, Sherry Marnell; Please submit (1) original, one (1) unbound copy and one

(1) electronic copy on a CD or USB drive in a sealed envelope marked

“Submission of Qualifications/Proposal for {Name of Position}” clearly marked

on the outside. Submissions may NOT be sent by fax, or transmitted over the

telephone.

2. Submissions must be received no later than May 7, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Late

submissions will not be accepted or considered. The Township assumes no

responsibility for submissions misdirected in delivery or delayed in transmission.

3. The Township reserves the right to conduct an interview or interviews with the

proposer to discuss the scope of the project as outlined in its proposal.

4. If awarded a contract, your company/firm shall 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 with 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 the Township Council at a Township Council 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

RFQ/RFP:

 To accept or reject any or all proposals;

 To amend this RFQ/RFP;

 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 responses/proposals. Points shall be awarded based on the information contained in each

response/proposal for each category as listed below on a scale of 1-10 with 10 meeting all

required criteria and 1 not meeting the required criteria. The highest total score shall be the basis

for the award of the contract.

EVALUATION CRITERIA

TECHNICAL CRITERIA:

Vendor’s response/proposal demonstrates a clear understanding of the scope of

work and related objectives

Vendor’s response/proposal is complete and responsive to the technical RFP

requirements

Vendor evidences successful past performance of other like projects

MANGEMENT CRITERIA:

History and experience in performing similar work

Availability of personnel, facilities, equipment, etc.

Qualification and experience of support personnel

Comprehensive work plan and schedule

Significant experience in application, processing, report auditing and

exercising federal, state and local grant matters

Proof of licensure

COST CRITERIA:

Cost of goods/services provided

Quality and quantity of vendor’s services to previous clientele

Vendor’s financial ability to meet obligations

POINT TOTALS

SCORE/

POINTS

PROPOSAL FOR PUBLIC RELATIONS CONSULTANT

RESPONDENT’S NAME:

________________________________________________

RESPONDENT’S ADDRESS: ________________________________________________

________________________________________________

TELEPHONE NO.

______________________ FAX NO.________________

E-MAIL ADDRESS

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FEDERAL TAX ID NO.

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Please explain how you or your firm meets the minimum requirements.

(Attach additional sheets, if necessary.)

______________________________________________________________________________

[Please outline your fees proposed, fee schedule, etc. Please, where applicable, indicate hourly

rates, monthly or other retainers, per project fees, or such other manner of compensation you

deem appropriate to the services to be provided.]

This page summarizes the opportunity, including an overview and a preview of the attached documents.

BID/RFP	DUE DATE
2026 RFP for Public Relations Consultant	May 7, 2026 at 10:00 A.M.

2026 RFP for Public Relations Consultant

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