160-25 Exhibit.pdf

Request for Proposals The Township of West Orange is soliciting proposals through the competitive contracting process in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4.1 et seq., for the following services: Grant Writer Services The proposal package can be obtained in person at the Township of West Orange, 66 Main Street, Purchasing Room 111, West Orange, NJ 07052, during regular business hours, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., emailing preynolds@westorange.org or on our website at www.westorange.org. Sealed proposals, clearly marked with the title and name and address of party making same, addressed to the Township Council of the Township of West Orange will be received by mail, or hand delivery, at the Municipal Building, 66 Main Street, West Orange, NJ 07052. Submission due date is Tuesday, July 11, 2023 and will be publicly opened and read at that time in the Council Chambers on the same day. No proposals received after that time will be considered. 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, and one (1) electronic copy on a CD or USB drive in a sealed envelope marked “Submission of RFP for Grant Writing Services” clearly marked on the outside Bidders are required to comply with the Contract Compliance and Equal Employment Opportunities in Public Contracts N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27 and have a current New Jersey Business Registration Certificate P.L. 2004, N.J.S.A. 52:25-24.2. 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 Panayiota Reynolds Purchasing Agent