RFQs, RFPs, RFAs, RCCPs

SEALED PROPOSALS will be received by the County Engineer of the County of Union, New Jersey or his designee on June 10 2026, at 11:00 a.m. prevailing time at 2325 South Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076 for:

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL OF THE LIMITED SCOPE CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT STUDY FOLLOWING THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CAPTIAL PROJECT DELIVERY PROCESS FOR TWO UNION COUNTY CORRIDORS; JEFFERSON AVENUE IN ELIZABETH NEW JERSEY AND PLAINFIELD AVENUE IN PLAINFIELD NEW JERSEY

The Contract is anticipated to run from approximately 12 (twelve) months with the option to extend said contract period exercised by the County of Union in its sole discretion, in accordance with the specifications and forms of the proposal package furnished by the Division of Engineering. The County of Union reserves the right to reject any and all proposals and to waive any and all informalities in the proposal. Proposals are being solicited through a fair and open process in accordance with N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4.  Federal funds for this project will be provided by the New Jersey Department of Transportation.  All pertinent local, state and federal regulations shall apply. 

Requests for Proposals may be obtained by registering and downloading at http://ucnj.org/vendor-opportunities/rfqs-and-rfps/current/ or in person by contacting the Division of Engineering between the hours of 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., Monday to Friday excluding holidays by calling 908-789-3675 or by fax to 908-789-3674. Proposers should be aware that the County of Union may issue addenda to the Request for Proposals. The County of Union is only obligated to inform proposers of such addenda if they have obtained a package directly from the County of Union or have downloaded it from the County of Union’s website. All questions shall be submitted in writing and directed to Ricardo Matias, County Engineer, at Ricardo.Matias@ucnj.org.

Proposers are reminded to review their submissions for any information they consider to be confidential. The County of Union will not be responsible for the release of any information contained in the proposal package which may be subject to confidentiality.  Proposal delivery is strongly encouraged to be made via commercial mail carrier (USPS, FedEx, UPS) so that tracking information is confirmed. The County of Union is not responsible for late delivery by the U.S. Postal Service or any other carrier. No late proposals will be accepted. Proposals submitted by fax or e-mail will not be accepted. If hand delivered, please note that parking and security access at the County Complex may cause delays and proposers should take them into consideration in order to submit a timely proposal.

All information requested in the Request for Proposals must be provided or the vendor may be disqualified. All proposals MUST BE SEALED AND CLEARLY LABELED, on the outside of the packaging, with the subject of the proposal, name and address of the proposer, phone and fax numbers, and date of the proposal opening. Each proposal must be delivered to the Division of Engineering prior to the stated time of the opening of the proposals. Proposals will be made in the form required by the specifications with FIVE (5) original paper hard copy of the technical proposal in a sealed envelope, FIVE (5) original paper hard copy of the cost proposals in a sealed envelope (must be entirely separate from the technical proposal),  and one (1) electronic copy with the required scanned attachments on a Thumb Drive submitted in a sealed envelope to:

County of Union – Division of Engineering – 2325 South Avenue, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076

Attention: Ricardo Matias, County Engineer

Proposal of the limited scope concept development study following the New Jersey Department of Transportation Capital Project Delivery Process for two Union County Corridors; Jefferson Avenue in Elizabeth New Jersey and Plainfield Avenue in Plainfield New Jersey, Union County. 

Proposers are required to comply with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27.

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PUBLIC NOTICE

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

Notice is hereby given that the County of Union will receive proposals on June 16, 2026, at 11:30 A.M. EDT in the Union County Administration Building, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, County Counsel Law Library, 5^th Floor, Elizabeth, NJ, for the provision of:

Administration of County Housing Programs: Union County Home Improvement Program (UCHIP) &  the Senior Home Improvement Program (SHIP)

 Tentative period of contract – July 1, 2026 THROUGH July 31, 2027 with potential for Two (2) One-Year Extension Options

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

***Proposal delivery is strongly encouraged to be made by Commercial Mail Carrier (USPS, FEDEX, UPS) so that tracking information is confirmed.  Hand deliveries to the Administration Building will be received but without a receipt of confirmation.

Requests for Proposals may be obtained by:

1. Downloading the proposal from the County’s Webpage (ucnj.org);

directly by visiting (http://ucnj.org/vendor-opportunities/rfqs-and-rfps/current/) beginning on June 3, 2026; or Proposals may be mailed upon request by calling the Office of the County Counsel at (908) 527-4250.

All questions regarding the RFP must be made in writing directed to Carolyn Sullivan Kropp, Esq., Office of the County Counsel. Questions may be faxed to (908) 289-4230 or emailed to csullivan@ucnj.org.

Proposals must be made in the form required by the specifications and One (1) Original Paper hard copy and One (1) PDF electronic copy on a Thumb Drive must be delivered to reach Carolyn Sullivan Kropp, Esq., Office of the County Counsel, Union County Administration Building, 5^th Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey 07207.  Attention: “PROPOSALS Administration of County Housing Programs: Union County Home Improvement Program (UCHIP) & the Senior Home Improvement Program (SHIP)” prior to the stated time for the receipt of proposals.

The County will not be responsible for late delivery by the U.S. Mail or any other carrier. If delivered by hand, you will not receive confirmation of delivery. No late proposals will be accepted.  Proposals submitted by fax or e-mail will not be accepted.  

All information requested in the Request for Proposals must be provided or the proposal may be disqualified.  Proposals MUST BE SEALED and labeled “PROPOSALS – Administration of County Housing Programs: Union County Home Improvement Program (UCHIP) & the Senior Home Improvement Program (SHIP)” prior to the stated time for the receipt of proposals and received no later than 11:30 A.M. on June 16, 2026.  The Board of County Commissioners reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, to waive any informality in the RFQ process, and to accept any proposals which, in their judgment, are most advantageous, price and other factors considered, and will best serve the interest of Union County.

Proposers are required to comply with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27.

PUBLIC NOTICE

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

 Notice is hereby given that the County of Union will receive proposals on June 18, 2026 at 11:30 a.m. A.M. EDT in the Union County Administration Building, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, County Counsel Law Library, 5^th Floor, Elizabeth, NJ, for the provision of:

SOCIAL SERVICES PROGRAMMING GRANT FUNDS 2026

JULY 1, 2026 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2026 (6 months)

With options to extend/renew for a one year period of January 1, 2027 – December 31, 2027 and

one final six (6) month period of January 1, 2028 – June 30, 2028

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

***Proposal delivery is strongly encouraged to be made by Commercial Mail Carrier (USPS, FEDEX, UPS) so that tracking information is confirmed.  Hand deliveries to the Administration Building will be received but without a receipt of confirmation.***

Requests for Proposals may be obtained by:

1. Downloading the proposal from the County’s Webpage (ucnj.org); directly by visiting (

2. Proposals may be mailed upon request by calling the Office of the County Counsel at (908) 527-4250.

All questions regarding the RFP must be made in writing directed to Carolyn Sullivan Kropp, Esq., Office of the County Counsel. Questions may be faxed to (908) 289-4230 or emailed to csullivan@ucnj.org.

Proposals must be made in the form required by the specifications and One (1) Original Paper hard copy and One (1) PDF electronic copy on a Thumb Drive must be delivered to reach Carolyn Sullivan Kropp, Esq., Office of the County Counsel, Union County Administration Building, 5^th Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey 07207.  Attention: “PROPOSALS – SOCIAL SERVICES PROGRAMMING GRANT FUNDS 2026” prior to the stated time for the receipt of proposals.  

The County will not be responsible for late delivery by the U.S. Mail or any other carrier. If delivered by hand, you will not receive confirmation of delivery. No late proposals will be accepted.  Proposals submitted by fax or e-mail will not be accepted.

All information requested in the Request for Proposals must be provided or the proposal may be disqualified.  Proposals MUST BE SEALED and labeled “PROPOSALS – SOCIAL SERVICES PROGRAMMING GRANT FUNDS 2026” prior to the stated time for the receipt of proposals and received no later than 11:30 A.M. on June 18, 2026.  The Board of County Commissioners reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, to waive any informality in the RFP process, and to accept any proposals which, in their judgment, are most advantageous, price and other factors considered, and will best serve the interest of Union County.

Proposers are required to comply with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27.

Request for Proposal

Concept Development Phase following the New Jersey Department of Transportation Capital Project Delivery Process for the Replacement of Culvert NE10, Culvert SU7 and Culvert SU52 Located in New Providence and Summit, Union County

County of Union

Department Engineering Public Works & Facilities Management

Division of Transportation Planning

Release Date: 6/3/2026

Proposal Due Date: 7/01/2026 at 11:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

Union County Division of Purchasing Union County Administration Building 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, 3rd Floor Elizabeth, New Jersey 07207

ADDRESS ALL SEALED PROPOSALS TO:

• Ricardo Matias, County Engineer
• Department of Engineering, Public Works & Facilities Management Division of Engineering
• 2325 South Avenue
• Scotch Plains, NJ 07076