Cinnaminson Sewerage Authority

1621 Riverton Road, Suite 100

Cinnaminson, New Jersey 08077-2325

 

 

2012 Request for Proposals: Fair and Open Process

Fully Compliant with “Best Practices for Awarding Service Contracts”

Promulgated by the New Jersey Office of the State Comptroller

 

Public Notice

 

Pursuant to Resolution No. 2011/2012-42, the Cinnaminson Sewerage Authority welcomes qualified individuals and firms to submit proposals to furnish the following service which is anticipated to exceed $17,500 for the period February 15, 2012 through February 14, 2013:

 

· Solicitor (RFP 2012-1)

· Engineer (RFP 2012-2)

· Auditor (RFP 2012-3)

· Bond Counsel (RFP 2012-4)

· Liability Insurance Broker (RFP 2012-5)

· Health Benefits Insurance Broker (RFP 2012-6)

 

Complete instructions and specifications may be obtained at no charge by prospective bidders during business hours from Cynthia Doerr, Administrator, Cinnaminson Sewerage Authority, Cinnaminson Township Municipal Building, 1621 Riverton Road, Suite 100, Cinnaminson, New Jersey 08077-2325, telephone number 856-829-5290.

 

Proposals will be carefully and impartially evaluated by the Cinnaminson Sewerage Authority on the basis of the most advantageous, price and other factors considered.  Specifically, reviewing panels of three (3) Authority officials will evaluate and uniformly score proposals in the following areas:

 

1.         Technical Considerations (Responsiveness, Scope of Work Understanding, Qualifications & Experience, Innovation, Environmental Respect).

 

2.         Performance (Track Record, References & Recommendations, Responsibility, Integrity, Cultural Sensitivity).

 

3.         Cost (Relative Cost, Full Explanation).

 

4.         Local Criteria (Familiarity, Community Stake).

 

It is recommended that proposals specifically address each of the categories and subcategories listed above.

 

Proposals must comply with the following:

 

1.         Furnish complete information addressing each of the selection criteria listed above.

 

2.         Clearly reference on the outside of the sealed envelope the service listed above for which the proposal is being submitted including the applicable RFP number prominently visible.

 

3.         The contractor shall comply with the requirements of P.L. 1975, c. 127 (N.J.A.C. 17:27) regarding Affirmative Action.

 

4.         PLEASE NOTE: In addition to the original proposed documents, the bidder must submit two (2) copies, for a total of three (3) complete submission packages.  This is important for affording each of the three (3) reviewing panel members an opportunity to scrutinize and evaluate your proposal. 

                                                                                 

5.         Mail or deliver the proposal before the deadline to the following address:

Richard C. Strobel, Director of Personnel

Cinnaminson Sewerage Authority

1621 Riverton Road, Suite 100

            Cinnaminson, New Jersey 08077-2325

 

6.         The deadline for submitting proposals is January 12, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. prevailing time.  Proposals must be received by the Authority at its offices on or before this date and time.

 

All proposals will be publicly opened on January 12, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. by the Authority’s Director of Personnel or designee, and the name of each proposer, their price proposal, and other pertinent information read aloud.  The opening of the proposals shall take place at the Cinnaminson Township Municipal Building, 1621 Riverton Road, Cinnaminson, New Jersey.  The public is invited to attend.

 

Proposals are being solicited through a fair and open process in accordance with N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq.

 

Questions should be directed to Director of Personnel Richard C. Strobel at rstrobel@cinnaminsonsewerage.org or 856-314-8372.

 

This Public Notice and the proposal documents were approved by the P.A.C.O. on December 12, 2011.

 

BY ORDER OF THE CINNAMINSON SEWERAGE AUTHORITY, A PUBLIC BODY CORPORATE AND POLITIC OF THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY

 

Richard C. Strobel

Chairman

December 12, 2011

 

 

View Resolution No. 2011/2012-42