RFQs, RFPs, RFAs, RCCPs

PUBLIC NOTICE
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

Notice is hereby given that the County of Union will receive proposals on
April 30, 2024 at 11:00 A.M. EDT in the Union County Administration Building,
10 Elizabethtown Plaza, County Counsel Law Conference Room, 5th Floor, Elizabeth, NJ, for the provision of:

WORKPLACE HEALTH & SAFETY
COMPLIANCE AND CONSULTING SERVICES

JUNE 1, 2024 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2025
POTENTIAL OPTION FOR ADDITIONAL 24 MONTH EXTENSION
IN THE COUNTY’S SOLE DISCRETION

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 (www.ucnj.org);
directly by visiting (http://ucnj.org/vendor-opportunities/rfqs-and-rfps/current/) beginning on April 2, 2024; or
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 CD or Thumb Drive must be delivered to reach Carolyn Sullivan Kropp, Esq., Office of the County Counsel, Union County Administration Building, 5th Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey 07207. Attention: “PROPOSALS – WORKPLACE HEALTH & SAFETY
COMPLIANCE AND CONSULTING SERVICES” 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 – WORKPLACE HEALTH & SAFETY COMPLIANCE AND CONSULTING SERVICES” prior to the stated time for the receipt of proposals and received no later than 11:00 A.M. on April 30, 2024. 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.

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Notice is hereby given that the COUNTY OF UNION will receive and open proposals on Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 11:30 AM in the Union County Administration Building, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Department of Economic Development, Community Services/Bureau of Housing Conference Room, 3rd  Floor, Elizabeth, New Jersey 07207 for:

HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM – UC-HOME RFP

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

This Notice solicits proposals from providers of housing for the purpose of providing affordable housing for the residents of Union County. The County of Union intends to invest HOME funds into projects that further expand the availability of affordable housing through rental new construction, rental rehabilitation, tenant-based rental assistance (TBRA) or homebuyer new construction, rehabilitation and downpayment assistance for low income households.

The HOME Program is designed to form partnerships with non-profit organizations and private developers committed to affordable housing, and may be mixed-income and/or mixed use. The County of Union reserves the right to review the amount and form of any investments(s) with any number of partners in order to achieve its affordable housing goals.

This notice announces that approximately $7,000,000.00 may be available from the HOME Program, of which approximately $202,000.00 will be available for activities provided by Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDO). HOME Program funding is governed by the federal National Affordable Housing Act; further information is available in the Application Package. The County of Union reserves the right to amend, modify, or waive conditions of this Request for Proposals (RFP) and/or reject any or all proposals submitted.

The RFP may be obtained either by downloading it from the County of Union’s website http://ucnj.org/vendor-opportunities/rfqs-and-rfps/current or via U.S. Postal Service upon written request.  Fax your request for an RFP package to: (908) 352-3980 or write to: HOME Investment Partnerships Program, Division of Community Services/Bureau of Housing, Union County Administration Building, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, 3rd floor,  Elizabeth, New Jersey 07207 beginning on Thursday, March 21, 2024. The RFP may also be obtained upon request by calling the Bureau of Housing at (908) 527-4258. All questions regarding the RFP must be submitted in writing by no later than 5:00 p.m. on April 25, 2024. Questions may be emailed to Nicholas Micheludis in the Division of Community Services/Bureau of Housing at nmicheludis@ucnj.org. Proposers should be aware that the County of Union may issue addenda to the RFP package. 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. It is the sole responsibility of the proposer to be knowledgeable of any and all addenda related to this RFP. Therefore, interested parties should check the website throughout the RFP process for any updates.

Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to attend the Technical Assistance Meetings. The Technical Assistance Meetings will be held for all interested proposers via Zoom on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 and Thursday, April 4, 2024 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM via the links provided below:

April 2, 2024 Session:

• https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83083485894
• Meeting ID: 830 8348 5894
• Passcode: 047518

April 4, 2024 Session:

• https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88115962324
• Meeting ID: 881 1596 2324
• Passcode: 450262

Proposers are reminded to review their submissions for any information they consider to be confidential. The County of Union is not 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. No proposals submitted via fax or e-mail will be accepted.

If a proposal will include relocation of individuals, the proposer must submit a summary of its relocation plan. The proposer must send General Information Notices (GIN) to all of their tenants via certified mail prior to application. When the time comes to submit the proposals to the County of Union, the proposer will need to include a minimum of ten (10) General Information Notices, with certified mail proof. Regulations: Home Final Rule: 24 CFR 92; HOME Program Recordkeeping regulations: 24 CFR 92.508; HOME Program Relocation regulations: 24 CFR 92.353.

All information requested in the RFP must be provided or the proposal may be disqualified. All proposals must be sealed and CLEARLY labeled Attention: “PROPOSAL FOR HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM: UC-HOME RFP”. Proposals must be submitted in the form required by the specifications including one (1) original paper hard copy, along with eight (8) paper hard copies and one (1) electronic copy of the Application Package, in Word and Excel application format, with the required scanned attachments on a USB drive.  Proposals must be received by 11:30 AM on May 2, 2024.

Packages may be received prior to the due date and should be addressed to:

Joseph J. Altavilla, Jr., Esq.
County of Union
Office of the County Counsel
10 Elizabethtown Plaza, 5th Floor
Elizabeth, NJ 07207
Attention: PROPOSAL FOR HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM:
UC-HOME RFP

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 the County of Union.

Proposers are required to comply with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq., N.J.A.C. 17:27, and N.J.A.C. 17:44-2.2.

If English is not your first language and you need an interpreter, or you need to have documents translated from English to your native language, please contact our office. Furthermore, the County of Union requests a notice in advance for any residents with disabilities so reasonable accommodations can be made. If you would like to attend the technical assistance meeting, please call Nicholas Micheludis at 908-527-4258 or email nmicheludis@ucnj.org for links and/or additional information.

PUBLIC NOTICE

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

Notice is hereby given that the County of Union will receive proposals on

May 16, 2024, 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:

Cooking Oil Recycling Program

Tentative Period of Contract

June 15, 2024 – June 14, 2027

with two (2) additional 12-month extension options

Proposals are being solicited through a fair and open process in accordance with

N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4.

Requests for Proposals may be obtained by:

1. Downloading the proposal from the County’s Webpage (ucnj.org);
2. Directly by visiting (http://ucnj.org/vendor-opportunities/rfqs-and-rfps/current/);
3. A hard copy may be picked up at the Office the County Counsel, Union County Administration Building, 5^th Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey during the hours of 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. beginning on April 25, 2024; or
4. 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 BOTH Carolyn Sullivan Kropp, Esq., Office of the County Counsel and Stuart Newman, Environmental Specialist 2. Questions may be emailed to csullivan@ucnj.org and Stuart.newman@ucnj.org.  

Proposals must be made in the form required by the specifications and One (1) Original, one (1) Paper hard copy and One (1) PDF electronic copy on a CD or 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 – COOKING OIL RECYCLING PROGRAM” prior to the stated time for the receipt of proposals.

All information requested in the Request for Proposals must be provided or the proposal may be disqualified.  Proposals MUST BE SEALED and labeled “PROPOSALS – COOKING OIL RECYCLING PROGRAM” prior to the stated time for the receipt of proposals and received no later than 11:30 A.M. on May 16, 2024.  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.

PUBLIC NOTICE

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

Notice is hereby given that the County of Union will receive proposals on

May 16, 2024, 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:

Used Clothing and Accessory Recycling Program

Tentative Period of Contract

June 15, 2024 – June 14, 2027

with two (2) additional 12-month extension options

Proposals are being solicited through a fair and open process in accordance with

N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4.

Requests for Proposals may be obtained by:

1. Downloading the proposal from the County’s Webpage (ucnj.org);
2. Directly by visiting (http://ucnj.org/vendor-opportunities/rfqs-and-rfps/current/);
3. A hard copy may be picked up at the Office the County Counsel, Union County Administration Building, 5^th Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey during the hours of 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. beginning on April 25, 2024; or
4. 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 BOTH Carolyn Sullivan Kropp, Esq., Office of the County Counsel and Stuart Newman, Environmental Specialist 2. Questions may be emailed to csullivan@ucnj.org and Stuart.newman@ucnj.org.  

Proposals must be made in the form required by the specifications and One (1) Original, one (1) Paper hard copy and One (1) PDF electronic copy on a CD or 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 – USED CLOTHING AND ACCESSORY RECYCLING PROGRAM” prior to the stated time for the receipt of proposals.

All information requested in the Request for Proposals must be provided or the proposal may be disqualified.  Proposals MUST BE SEALED and labeled “PROPOSALS – USED CLOTHING AND ACCESSORY RECYCLING PROGRAM” prior to the stated time for the receipt of proposals and received no later than 11:30 A.M. on May 16, 2024.  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.

COUNTY OF UNION

NOTICE TO PROPOSERS

                        REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE CONTRACT PROPOSALS  

SEALED PROPOSALS will be received by the Director of the Division of Purchasing of the County of Union, New Jersey or her designee on Thursday, May 23, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. prevailing time in the 3^rd Floor Conference Room, U.C. Administration Building, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey for:

Food CONCESSION Services

at the Union County Courthouse Complex:

courthouse atrium & CHERRY STREET ANNEX

RCCP# 1-2024

Contract period of sixty (60) months upon execution.  The County 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.

Requests for Competitive Contracting Proposals may be obtained as of April 18, 2024 by registering and downloading at http://ucnj.org/vendor-opportunities/rfqs-and-rfps/current/ or in person from the Division of Purchasing (3^rd floor), Union County Administration Building, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey 07207 between the hours of 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Monday to Friday excluding holidays by calling 908-527-4130 or fax to (908) 558-2548.  Proposers should be aware that the County may issue addenda to the Request for Competitive Contracting Proposal package.  The County is only obligated to inform proposers who have obtained the package directly from the County or by downloading from the County website.

All questions shall be submitted in writing and directed to Michelle Hagopian, Assistant Director, at ucbids@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 Competitive Contract 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, RCCP 1-2024, name and address of the proposer, phone & fax numbers, and date of the proposal opening.  Each proposal must be delivered to reach the Division of Purchasing prior to the stated time of the opening of the proposals.

Proposals will be made in the form required by the specifications and one (1) original paper hard copy, three (3) paper copies, and one (1) electronic copy with the required scanned attachments on a CD or Thumb Drive submitted in a sealed envelope to:

County of Union – Purchasing Dept. – 3^rd Floor

10 Elizabethtown Plaza

Elizabeth, NJ 07207

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. 

Michelle Hagopian, Assistant Director, Division of Purchasing, County of Union