RFQs, RFPs, RFAs, RCCPs

PUBLIC NOTICE

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

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

October 29, 2026, at 11:30 A.M. EDT in the Union County Administration Building,

10 Elizabethtown Plaza, County Counsel, 2nd Floor, Elizabeth, NJ, for the provision of:

RISK MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES 2027

JANuary 1, 2027 THROUGH december 31, 2029

with the potential option for one 24 month extension

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 (https://ucnj.org/vendor-opportunities/rfqs-and-rfps/current/) beginning on October 8, 2026; 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, 2^ND Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey 07207.  Attention: “PROPOSALS – RISK MANAGEMENT SERVICES 2027-2029” 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. Hand delivery of proposals are strongly discouraged due to public restrictions. 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 – RISK MANAGEMENT SERVICES 2027-2029” prior to the stated time for the receipt of proposals and received no later than 11:30 A.M. on October 29, 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.

PUBLIC NOTICE

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

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

October 29, 2026, at 11:30 A.M. EDT in the Union County Administration Building,

10 Elizabethtown Plaza, County Counsel Conference Room, 2^nd Floor,

Elizabeth, NJ, for the provision of:

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM SERVICES 2027

JANuary 1, 2027 THROUGH december 31, 2027

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 (https://ucnj.org/vendor-opportunities/rfqs-and-rfps/current/) beginning on October 8, 2026; 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 Thumb Drive must be delivered to reach Carolyn Sullivan Kropp, Esq., Office of the County Counsel, Union County Administration Building, 2^nd Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey 07207.  Attention: “PROPOSALS – EAP SERVICES 2027” 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 – EAP SERVICES 2027” prior to the stated time for the receipt of proposals and received no later than 11:30 A.M. on October 29, 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.

PUBLIC NOTICE

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

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

October 29, 2026, at 11:30 A.M. EDT in the Union County Administration Building,

10 Elizabethtown Plaza, County Counsel Conference Room, 2^nd Floor, Elizabeth, NJ, for the provision of:

PRE-EMPLOYMENT MEDICAL EXAMS &

ALCOHOL DRUG TESTING FOR EMPLOYEES WITH AND WITHOUT COMMERICAL DRIVERS LICENSES SERVCIES 2027

JANuary 1, 2027 THROUGH december 31, 2027

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 (https://ucnj.org/vendor-opportunities/rfqs-and-rfps/current/) beginning on October 8, 2026; 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 Thumb Drive must be delivered to reach Carolyn Sullivan Kropp, Esq., Office of the County Counsel, Union County Administration Building, 2^nd, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey 07207.  Attention: “PROPOSALS – PRE-EMPLOYMENT MEDICAL EXAMS / ALCOHOL DRUG TESTING 2027” 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 – PRE-EMPLOYMENT MEDICAL EXAMS / ALCOHOL DRUG TESTING 2027” prior to the stated time for the receipt of proposals and received no later than 11:30 A.M. on October 29, 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.

PUBLIC NOTICE

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

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

October 29, 2026 at 11:30 A.M. EDT in the Union County Administration Building,

10 Elizabethtown Plaza, County Counsel Conference Room, 2^nd Floor, Elizabeth, NJ, for the provision of:

FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES 2027

JANuary 1, 2027 THROUGH december 31, 2027

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 Qualifications may be obtained by:

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

directly by visiting (https://ucnj.org/vendor-opportunities/rfqs-and-rfps/current/) beginning on October 8, 2026; or

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

All questions regarding the RFQ 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, 2^nd Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey 07207.  Attention: “PROPOSALS – FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES 2027” 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 – FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES 2027” prior to the stated time for the receipt of proposals and received no later than 11:30 A.M. on October 29, 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
October 29, 2026 at 11:30 A.M. EDT in the Union County Administration Building,
10 Elizabethtown Plaza, County Counsel Conference Room, 2nd Floor,
Elizabeth, NJ, for the provision of:

COMPREHENSIVE GRANT WRITING SERVICES 2027

TENTATIVE PERIOD OF CONTRACT – January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2027
Potential option at the County’s sole discretion for two (2) 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.

***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 (https://ucnj.org/vendor-opportunities/rfqs-and-rfps/current/) beginning on October 8, 2026; 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, 2nd Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey 07207. Attention: “PROPOSALS – COMPREHENSIVE GRANT WRITING SERVICES 2027” 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 – COMPREHENSIVE GRANT WRITING SERVICES 2027” prior to the stated time for the receipt of proposals and received no later than 11:30 A.M. on October 29, 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.

PUBLIC NOTICE
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

Notice is hereby given that the County of Union will receive proposals on
October 29, 2026 at 11:30 A.M. EDT in the Union County Administration Building,
10 Elizabethtown Plaza, County Counsel Conference Room, 2nd Floor,
Elizabeth, NJ, for the provision of:

COMPREHENSIVE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT RELATIONS & LOBBYING SERVICES

TENTATIVE PERIOD OF CONTRACT – January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2027
Potential option at the County’s sole discretion for two (2) 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.

***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 (https://ucnj.org/vendor-opportunities/rfqs-and-rfps/current/) beginning on October 8, 2026; 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, 2nd Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey 07207. Attention: “PROPOSALS – COMPREHENSIVE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT RELATIONS & LOBBYING SERVICES 2027” 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 – COMPREHENSIVE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT RELATIONS & LOBBYING SERVICES 2027” prior to the stated time for the receipt of proposals and received no later than 11:30 A.M. on October 29, 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.

PUBLIC NOTICE

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

Notice is hereby given that the County of Union will receive qualification proposals on October 29, 2026 at 11:30 A.M. EDT in the Union County Administration Building,

10 Elizabethtown Plaza, County Counsel Conference Room, 2^nd Floor,

Elizabeth, NJ, for the provision of:

PSYCHOLOGICAL EXAM SERVICES 2027

JANuary 1, 2027 THROUGH december 31, 2027

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 (https://ucnj.org/vendor-opportunities/rfqs-and-rfps/current/) beginning on October 8, 2026; 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 Thumb Drive must be delivered to reach Carolyn Sullivan Kropp, Esq., Office of the County Counsel, Union County Administration Building, 2^nd Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey 07207.  Attention: “QUALIFICATIONS – PSYCHOLOGICAL EXAM SERVICES 2027” 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 Qualifications must be provided or the proposal may be disqualified.  Proposals MUST BE SEALED and labeled “PROPOSALS – PSYCHOLOGICAL EXAM SERVICES 2027” prior to the stated time for the receipt of proposals and received no later than 11:30 A.M. on October 29, 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

October 29, 2026 at 11:30 A.M. EDT in the Union County Administration Building,

10 Elizabethtown Plaza, County Counsel Conference Room, 2^nd Floor, Elizabeth, NJ, for the provision of:

TITLE SERVICES2027

JANuary 1, 2027 THROUGH december 31, 2027

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 (https://ucnj.org/vendor-opportunities/rfqs-and-rfps/current/) beginning on October 8, 2026; 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 Joseph J. Altavilla, Esq., Office of the County Counsel. Questions may be faxed to (908) 289-4230 or emailed to jaltavilla@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 Joseph J. Altavilla, Esq., Office of the County Counsel, Union County Administration Building, 5^th Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey 07207.  Attention: “PROPOSALS – TITLE SERVICES 2027” 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 – TITLE SERVICES 2027” prior to the stated time for the receipt of proposals and received no later than 11:30 A.M. on October 29, 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.

PUBLIC NOTICE

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

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

October 29, 2026 at 11:30 A.M. EDT in the Union County Administration Building,

10 Elizabethtown Plaza, County Counsel Conference Room, 2^nd Floor, Elizabeth, NJ, for the provision of:

APPRAISAL SERVICES 2027

JANuary 1, 2027 THROUGH december 31, 2027

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 (https://ucnj.org/vendor-opportunities/rfqs-and-rfps/current/) beginning on October 8, 2026; 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, 2^nd Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey 07207.  Attention: “PROPOSALS – APPRAISAL SERVICES 2027” 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 – APPRAISAL SERVICES 2027” prior to the stated time for the receipt of proposals and received no later than 11:30 A.M. on October 29, 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.

PUBLIC NOTICE

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

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

October 29, 2026 at 11:30 a.m. EDT in the Union County Administration Building,

10 Elizabethtown Plaza, County Counsel Law Conference Room, 2^nd Floor, Elizabeth, NJ, for the provision of:

AUDITING AND CONSULTING SERVICES 2027

JANuary 1, 2027 THROUGH december 31, 2027

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 (https://ucnj.org/vendor-opportunities/rfqs-and-rfps/current/) beginning on October 8, 2026; 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 Thumb Drive must be delivered to reach Carolyn Sullivan Kropp, Esq., Office of the County Counsel, Union County Administration Building, 2^nd Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey 07207.  Attention: “PROPOSALS – AUDITING AND CONSULTING SERVICES 2027” 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 – AUDITING AND CONSULTING SERVICES 2027” prior to the stated time for the receipt of proposals and received no later than 11:30 A.M. on October 29, 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.

PUBLIC NOTICE
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

Notice is hereby given that the County of Union will receive qualification proposals on
October 29, 2026 at 11:30 A.M. EDT in the Union County Administration Building,
10 Elizabethtown Plaza, County Counsel Conference Room, 2nd Floor, Elizabeth, NJ, for the provision of:

Medical Director Union County Family Clinic 2027

Term of Qualification Period – January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2027

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. Proposals must be delivered to reach Carolyn Sullivan Kropp, Esq., Office of the County Counsel, Union County Administration Building, 2nd Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey 07207 no later than 11:30 A.M. EST on October 29, 2026.

Requests for Proposals may be obtained by:

1. By visiting (https://ucnj.org/vendor-opportunities/rfqs-and-rfps/current/) beginning on October 8, 2026; or
2. Proposals may be mailed upon request by calling the Office of the County Counsel at (908) 527-4250.

The County of Union is requesting qualifications proposals from qualified Physicians to provide clinical team leadership to nurses and other staff in the Union County Family Clinic in Elizabeth. This shall be a Professional Service Contract for a full-time Physician with a valid New Jersey license as an MD/DO in the State of New Jersey by the State Board of Medical Examiners; current DEA, CDS required; current CPR (pediatric advanced life support) Certification preferred; valid Driver’s License, current immunization record; current PPD; and must be able to maintain current credentialing and privileging requirements. Details of the position include:

• Consulting and/or Attending coverage 24/7, 365 days.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

Director Duties:
• Provides medical direction and administration including, but not limited to, developing clinical practice guidelines and standing orders.
• Supervising staff.
• Performing quality assurance activities.
• Participating in medical care meetings.
• Establish positive relationships with local medical community and attends local medical society functions as required.

Physician Duties:
• Reviews and audits documentation of the medical record to assure accuracy and legibility on the medical record.
• Performing as a member of the medical team.

Position Qualifications include, but are not limited to:
• Skill in providing excellent customer service and support; organizing and prioritizing workload and; excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to interact effectively and professionally with persons from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, education, racial, ethnic and professional backgrounds.
• Ability to work effectively with managers, co-workers, members of the public and professional groups.
• Ability to communicate effectively, clearly, concisely with others (internal and external, both verbally and in writing), consistently demonstrate positive/proactive customer service attitude. Consistently maintains ethical behaviors exemplary of quality public service and fair standards, inclusively, among all employees and members of the public.
• Ability to work as effective team member; function independently, exercise sound judgement and initiative; maintain confidentiality; establish and maintain effective interpersonal work relationships, effectively assist providers, work towards goals and objectives of draft priorities.
• Ability to receive constructive feedback including evaluation of provider’s productivity and practice attributes.
• Other duties as assigned, including but not limited to providing education, quality review and/or other activities.
• Follow Clinic practice guidelines including adhering to the immunization policy and the mission, vision.

Minimum qualifications include, but are not limited to:
• Ability to perform responsibly, satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the position.
• Ability to understand that safety is a condition of employment. Unsafe acts or conditions will be reported to the County Supervisor.
• Must be computer literate with ability to enter information.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English.

Proposals will be evaluated in accordance with the criteria set forth below. Each proposer that meets the requirements set forth (in the sole judgment of the County). All Medical Staff must pass the credentialing process prior to seeing any patients.

All professionals interested in being considered must submit one (1) copy of their CURRICULUM VITAE in a SEALED envelope LABELED “Medical Director Union County Family Clinic 2027” no later than 11:30 A.M. on October 29, 2026.

All questions regarding this public notice or its process must be made in writing directed to Carolyn Sullivan Kropp, Assistant County Counsel. Please call the Office of the County Counsel at (908) 527-4250 for assistance. Questions may be faxed to (908) 289-4230 or emailed to csullivan@ucnj.org.

Curriculum Vitae may be submitted prior to the opening by submitting the sealed Vitae to the attention of: Carolyn Sullivan Kropp, Assistant County Counsel, County Administration Building, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, NJ 07207. Envelopes must be sealed and labeled “RFQ – Medical Director Union County Family Clinic 2027.”

The County will not be responsible for late delivery by the U.S. Mail or any other carrier. Hand delivery of proposals are strongly discouraged due to public restrictions. 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 proposers will be evaluated using the following factors:

(a) Relevance and Extent of Qualifications.

(b) Knowledge of a public health or community clinic setting, previous work experience as a Medical Director, completion of an accredited primary care residency program, or Board Certification (or eligible) in Pediatrics or Family Medicine, Internal Medicine.

All proposers MUST have current New Jersey licensures, malpractice insurance and below insurance requirements:
Insurance Requirements for Professional Services
Consultant shall procure and maintain for the duration of the contract insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damages to property which may arise from or in connection with the performance of the work hereunder by the Consultant, its agents, representatives, or employees.

Coverage shall be at least as broad as:

1. Commercial General Liability (CGL): Coverage on an “occurrence” basis, including products and completed operations, property damage, bodily injury and personal & advertising injury with limits no less than $1,000,000 per occurrence. If a general aggregate limit applies, either the general aggregate limit shall apply separately to this project/location or the general aggregate limit shall be twice the required occurrence limit. The County of Union, its officers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers are to be covered as additional insureds.

2. Automobile Liability: Coverage for all owned, hired, or non-owned automobiles used in connection with this agreement with limits no less than $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury and property damage. Note – required if auto is used in performance of work.

3. Workers’ Compensation insurance as required by the State of New Jersey, with Statutory Limits, and Employer’s Liability Insurance with limits of no less than $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury or disease. Note – required if Consultant has employees.

4. Professional Liability (Errors and Omissions): Insurance appropriate to the Consultant’s profession with limits not less than $2,000,000 per occurrence or claim, $2,000,000 aggregate.

5. Sexual Abuse or Molestation (SAM) Liability: If the work will include contact with minors, and the CGL policy referenced above is not endorsed to include affirmative coverage for sexual abuse or molestation, Consultant shall obtain and maintain a policy covering Sexual Abuse and Molestation with a limit no less than $1,000,000 per occurrence or claim.

Other Insurance Provisions

The insurance policies are to contain, or be endorsed to contain, the following provisions:

Primary Coverage – For any claims related to this contract, the Consultant’s insurance coverage shall be primary and non-contributory as respects the County of Union, its officers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers.

Acceptability of Insurers – Insurance is to be placed with insurers authorized to conduct business in the state with a current A.M.

Best’s rating of no less than A:VII, unless otherwise acceptable to the County of Union.

Verification of Coverage – Consultant shall furnish the County of Union with Certificates of Insurance and amendatory endorsements before work begins.

Claims Made Policies – If any coverage required is written on a claims-made coverage form:

The retroactive date must be shown, and this date must be before the execution date of the contract or the beginning of contract work.

Insurance must be maintained and evidence of insurance must be provided for at least three (3) years after completion of contract work.

If coverage is cancelled or non-renewed, and not replaced with another claims-made policy form with a retroactive date prior to the contract effective, or start of work date, the Consultant must purchase extended reporting period coverage for a minimum of three (3) years after completion of contract work.

Subcontractors -Consultant shall require and verify that all subcontractors maintain insurance meeting all the requirements stated herein, and Consultant shall ensure that County of Union is an additional insured on insurance required from subcontractors.

Special Risks or Circumstances – The County of Union reserves the right to modify these requirements, including limits, based on the nature of the risk, prior experience, insurer, coverage, or other special circumstances.

Below Language MUST be included on the ACORD Insurance Form in the Description Box while the contract is in effect:

The County of Union, its officers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers are included as additional insured as required by contract with the County of Union. Coverage shall be on a primary basis as respects to the County of Union, its officers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers.

Certificate Holder is:

County of Union
10 Elizabethtown Plaza
Elizabeth, NJ 07207

All medical staff MUST submit a Business Registration Certificate (BRC) from the State of New Jersey if the value of their contract exceeds $5,400.00 during a 12-month period.

Proof of business registration shall be:

• A copy of a Business Registration Certificate issued by the Department of Treasury, Division of Revenue; or
• A copy of the web printed version provided by the NJ Division of Revenue.

In addition, all medical staff MUST comply with producing Affirmative Action evidence if the value of their contract exceeds $36,000.00 during a 12-month period.

General Requirements of P.L. 1975, c. 127 – All successful vendors must submit one of the following:

• A photocopy of your Federal Letter of Affirmative Action Plan Approval;
• A photocopy of your Certificate of Employee Information Report; OR
• A completed Affirmative Action Employee Information.

If the medical staff does not produce the above once the applicable thresholds are reached, the County cannot issue payment and this could delay the payment process.

Proposers provide services as a consulting and/or attending practitioners.

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.

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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, November 5, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., prevailing time in the 2^nd Floor Conference Room, U.C. Administration Building, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey for:

One Contractor to provide:

 Routing, Scheduling, Dispatch and Road Operations for:

UNION COUNTY PARATRANSIT SYSTEM OPERATOR – RCCP#3-2026

Contract Period:  February 1, 2027 through December 31, 2027 (11 months)

With four (4) 12-month extensions for 2028, 2029, 2030, 2031

in accordance with the specifications and forms of the proposal packages furnished by the Division of Purchasing. 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. 19:44A20.4.

Requests for Competitive Contract Proposals may be obtained beginning October 1, 2026 by registering and downloading at https://ucnj.org/vendor-opportunities/rfqs-and-rfps/current/ or via U.S. Postal Service upon written request. Fax your request for a proposal package to (908) 558-2548.  Proposers should be aware that the County of Union may issue addenda to the Request for Competitive Contract Proposal 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 procurement.  Therefore, interested parties should check the website throughout the Request for Quotations process for any updates.

Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) in accordance with the Department of Transportation (DOT) Regulations 49 CFR, Part 26, shall have the maximum opportunity to participate in the performance of this process. NEW JERSEY TRANSIT has deemed there is no DBE goal for this project.

All questions should be submitted in writing and directed to Michelle Hagopian, Assistant Director, at ucbids@ucnj.org.  Written questions will be accepted through 4:00 p.m., prevailing time, Thursday, October 22, 2026.

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.  If a proposal is 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 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, 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, eight (8) paper copies, and one (1) electronic copy of the Word and Excel application forms with the required scanned attachments on Thumb Drive submitted in a sealed package to: 

County of Union – Purchasing Division – 2^nd Floor

10 Elizabethtown Plaza Elizabeth, NJ 07207

Attention: RCCP# 3-2026 UNION COUNTY PARATRANSIT SYSTEM

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.   

The Board of County Commissioners reserves the right to reject any and all proposals and to accept any proposals which in their judgment will best serve the interest of Union County.

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

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PUBLIC NOTICE
COUNTY OF UNION

YSC- State/Community Partnership Grant Funds 2027

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)

Notice is hereby given that the County of Union will receive proposals on Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at 11:30 a.m., EST, in the Union County Administration Building, 2nd floor,
10 Elizabethtown Plaza, County Counsel Conference Room, Elizabeth, NJ for the program entitled:

YSC- State/Community Partnership Grant Funds 2027 – RFP #24-2027
January 1, 2027 – December 31, 2027

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

The Request for Proposals (“RFP”) may be obtained beginning Thursday, October 15, 2026 by registering and downloading at https://ucnj.org/vendor-opportunities/rfqs-and-rfps/current or via U.S. Postal Service upon written request.

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 procurement. Therefore, interested parties should check the website throughout the RFP process for any updates.

Interested Proposers are strongly encouraged to attend the Technical Assistance Meeting scheduled for 10:00 a.m. EST on THURSDAY, October 22, 2026 via Zoom Meeting. Please RSVP to ysc@ucnj.org to access the Technical Assistance Conference via Zoom Meeting. The County prefers that questions are sent in advance of this meeting.

All questions regarding the RFP must be made in writing and submitted to ysc@ucnj.org. Written questions will be accepted through 4:00 p.m., EST, Thursday, October 29, 2026.

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 the late delivery by the U.S. Postal Service or any other carrier. No late proposals will be accepted. Proposals submitted by fax or email will not be accepted.

All information requested in the Request for Proposals must be provided or the Proposer may be disqualified. All proposals must be sealed and CLEARLY labeled, on the outside of the packaging, with the subject of the proposal (Attention: RFP #24-2027-YSC-State/Community Partnership Grant Funds 2027), name and address of the proposer, phone and fax numbers, and date of proposal opening. Each proposal must be delivered to the County of Union Department of Law prior to the stated time of the opening of proposals.

Proposals must be made in the form required by the specifications and one (1) original paper hard copy and one (1) electronic copy of the Application Package, in Word and Excel application form, with the required scanned attachments on a Thumb Drive submitted in a sealed envelope to:

Carolyn Sullivan Kropp, Esq.
County of Union
Office of the County Counsel
10 Elizabethtown Plaza, 2nd Floor
Elizabeth, NJ 07207
Attention: RFP #24-2027-YSC-State/Community Partnership Grant Funds 2027

The Board of County Commissioners reserves the right to reject any and all proposals and to accept any proposals which in their judgment 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 Friday, November 13, 2026 at 11:00 a.m., Eastern Time in the 2^nd Floor Conference Room, U.C. Administration Building, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey for:

One Contractor to provide:

OPERATIONS OF THE UNION COUNTY CHILDREN’S SHELTER

RCCP# 7-2026

Contract Period:  February 1, 2027 through December 31, 2027 (11 months)

With four (4) 12-month extensions for years 2028, 2029, 2030, 2031

in accordance with the specifications and forms of the proposal packages furnished by the Division of Purchasing. 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. 19:44A20.4.

Requests for Competitive Contract Proposals packages may be obtained beginning October 20, 2026 by registering and downloading at https://ucnj.org/vendor-opportunities/rfqs-and-rfps/current/ or via U.S. Postal Service upon written request. Fax your request for a proposal package to (908) 558-2548.  Proposers should be aware that the County of Union may issue addenda to the Request for Competitive Contract Proposal 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 proposers to be knowledgeable of any and all addenda related to this procurement.  Therefore, interested parties should check the website throughout the Request for Competitive Contract Proposal process for any updates.

All questions should be submitted in writing and directed to Michelle Hagopian, Assistant Director, at ucbids@ucnj.org.  Written questions will be accepted through 4:00 p.m., Eastern Time, Friday, October 30, 2026.

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.  If a proposal is 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 Competitive Contract Proposals must be provided or the Proposer 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 & 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, seven (7) paper copies, and one (1) electronic copy of the Word and Excel application forms with the required scanned attachments on a Thumb Drive submitted in a sealed package to: 

County of Union – Purchasing Division – 2^nd Floor

10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, NJ 07207

Attention: RCCP #7-2026

OPERATIONS OF THE UNION COUNTY CHILDREN’S SHELTER

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.  

The Board of County Commissioners reserves the right to reject any and all proposals and to accept any proposals which in their judgment will best serve the interest of Union County.

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

PUBLIC NOTICE
COUNTY OF UNION

IDRC 12-HOUR EDUCATIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)

Notice is hereby given that the County of Union will receive proposals on Friday, November 13, 2026 at 11:30 a.m., EST, in the Union County Administration Building, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, County Counsel 2nd Floor Conference Room, Elizabeth, NJ for the program entitled:

IDRC 12-HOUR EDUCATIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT
Contract Period: January 1, 2027–December 31, 2027

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

The Request for Proposals (“RFP”) may be obtained beginning Thursday, October 22, 2026 by registering and downloading at https://ucnj.org/vendor-opportunities/rfqs-and-rfps/current or via U.S. Postal Service upon written request.

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 procurement. Therefore, interested parties should check the website throughout the RFP process for any updates.

Interested Proposers are strongly encouraged to attend the Technical Assistance Meeting scheduled for 2:00 p.m. EST on Thursday, October 29, 2026 via Zoom Meeting. Please RSVP to obhsm@ucnj.org to access the Technical Assistance Conference via Zoom link. The County prefers that questions are sent in advance of this meeting.

All questions regarding the RFP must be made in writing and submitted to obhsm@ucnj.org. Written questions will be accepted through 4:00 p.m., EST Friday, October 30, 2026.

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 the late delivery by the U.S. Postal Service or any other carrier. No late proposals will be accepted. Proposals submitted by fax or email will not be accepted.

All information requested in the Request for Proposals must be provided or the Proposer may be disqualified. All proposals must be sealed and CLEARLY labeled, on the outside of the packaging, with the subject of the proposal (Attention: IDRC 12-Hour Educational Services RFP #25-2027), name and address of the proposer, phone and fax numbers, and date of proposal opening. Each proposal must be delivered to the County of Union Office of the County Counsel prior to the stated time of the opening of proposals.

Proposals must be made in the form required by the specifications and one (1) original paper hard copy, five (5) paper hard copies, and one (1) electronic copy of the Application Package, in Word and Excel application form, with the required scanned attachments on a Thumb Drive submitted in a sealed envelope to:

Carolyn Sullivan Kropp, Esq.
County of Union
Office of the County Counsel
10 Elizabethtown Plaza, 2nd Floor
Elizabeth, NJ 07207
Attention: IDRC 12-Hour Educational Services RFP #25-2027

The Board of County Commissioners reserves the right to reject any and all proposals and to accept any proposals which in their judgment 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 November 17, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. prevailing time in the 2^nd Floor Conference Room, U.C. Administration Building, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey for:

RETIREMENT PLANNING SERVICES

UNION COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE

RCCP# 5-2026

Contract commencing January 1, 2027 for an initial 24-month period through December 31, 2028 with two (2) additional extension options of one 24-month option beginning January 1, 2029 through December 31, 2030 and a final 12-month option beginning January 1, 2031 trough December 31, 2031.  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 October 9, 2026 by registering and downloading at https://ucnj.org/vendor-opportunities/rfqs-and-rfps/current/ or via U.S. Postal Service upon written request or in person from the Division of Purchasing (2^nd 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. Written questions will be accepted through 4:00 p.m., prevailing time, Friday, November 6, 2026.

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 5-2026, 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 Thumb Drive submitted in a sealed envelope to:

County of Union – Purchasing Division – 2^nd Floor

10 Elizabethtown Plaza

Elizabeth, NJ 07207

Attention: RCCP# 5-2026 UNION COUNTY RETIREMENT PLANNING SERVICES

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

PUBLIC NOTICE
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

Notice is hereby given that the Union County Workforce Development Board (“UCWDB”) will receive proposals no later than Wednesday, November 25, 2026 by 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time, addressed to Kraig M. Dowd, Esq., General Counsel to the UCWDB, Weber Dowd Law, LLC, 365 Rifle Camp Road, Suite 212, Woodland Park, New Jersey 07424, for the provision of:

COMPREHENSIVE ONE STOP CAREER CENTER PROVIDER FOR YOUTH SERVICES
UNDER THE WORKFORCE INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITY ACT
RFP NO. 23-2027

The UCWDB will utilize a competitive contracting process to procure the listed services pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4.1 et seq. Proposals are being solicited through a fair and open process in accordance with N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq. The procurement was authorized by UCWDB Resolution No. 2026-11, adopted July 29, 2026. Proposals will be publicly opened, and the names of Respondents and their proposal prices announced, on Wednesday, November 25, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time at the law offices of Weber Dowd Law, LLC, 365 Rifle Camp Road, Suite 212, Woodland Park, New Jersey 07424.

The services described in this Request for Proposals are supported by the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL) with funds from the United States Department of Labor (USDOL) through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). The total estimated cost of the program is $600,000. One hundred percent (100%) of the total program cost, in the amount of $600,000, is financed with federal funds. Zero percent (0%) of the total program cost, in the amount of $0, is financed by non-governmental sources. This disclosure is made pursuant to Section 511 of Public Law 101-166, as re-enacted in the annual appropriations acts. The anticipated contract period is January 13, 2027 through December 31, 2027, with an option to extend from January 1, 2028 through December 31, 2028, contingent upon successful performance and the availability of funding. The Request for Proposals (“RFP”) is soliciting proposals to procure a single service provider to deliver youth workforce development services under WIOA to eligible in-school youth ages 14 through 21 and out-of-school youth ages 16 through 24 in Union County, with access to all fourteen WIOA youth program elements, including work experience, and to serve as the youth intake, eligibility, and data hub for UCWDB- funded youth services.

Funding allocations governed by this public notice are set forth in the Request for Proposals. Successful Respondents must demonstrate current or future service delivery capabilities to serve youth in Union County effectively.

The Request for Proposals may be obtained online as of Monday, October 26, 2026 at http://ucnj.org/vendor- opportunities/rfqs-and-rfps/current/.

All questions regarding the RFP must be made in writing and directed to Kraig M. Dowd, Esq., General Counsel to the UCWDB, at kraig@weberdowdlaw.com. Written questions will be accepted through Thursday, November 5, 2026 by 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Written responses will be posted no later than Monday, November 9, 2026 by 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Protests of the RFP specifications must be received by General Counsel no later than Tuesday, November 10, 2026 by 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time.

All information requested in the Request for Proposals must be provided or the proposal shall be disqualified. Proposals must follow the format outlined in the RFP. Proposals must be sealed and labeled “PROPOSAL — COMPREHENSIVE ONE STOP CAREER CENTER PROVIDER FOR YOUTH SERVICES — RFP NO. 23-2027 — DO NOT OPEN”. One (1) original, two (2) copies, and one (1) PDF electronic copy on a flash drive must be received by General Counsel by postal mail, hand delivery, or commercial mail carrier no later than Wednesday, November 25, 2026 by 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time. Neither the UCWDB nor its General Counsel will be responsible for late delivery by the U.S. Mail or any other carrier. No late proposals will be accepted. Proposals submitted by fax, e- mail, or other electronic delivery method will not be accepted

The Union County Workforce Development Board reserves the right to reject all proposals in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:34-4.3(d) and N.J.S.A. 40A:11-13.2, and to award a contract to the Respondent whose proposal is most advantageous, price and other factors considered.

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