Passaic Valley Water Commission is seeking proposals for professional bond counsel services for Project **** are due by 2:00 PM on August 25, 2026. Submissions must be hand-delivered or mailed to **** Main Avenue, Clifton, New Jersey **** forms must be used, and modifications are not allowed. Questions regarding the RFP can be directed to ***@***. *. * no later than ten days prior to the submission deadline. The commission reserves the right to reject any or all submissions. The contract award will be made no later than sixty days from receipt of submissions.
Proposals are due by 2:00 PM prevailing time on Tuesday, August 25, 2026.
Invoices will be paid as soon as the commission can reasonably process them in the normal course of business, barring any system failures or staffing shortages. Invoices are submitted monthly after completion of services, including progress reports and breakdown of hours and charges.
Proposals will be evaluated based on what is most advantageous to the commission, considering experience, reputation, knowledge, availability, qualifications, and other factors in the best interest of the commission. Specific weighted criteria include: overall background, qualifications, skills, and experience (30%); specialized relevant experience (40%); prior experience with the firm and familiarity with PVWC (5%); quality of the proposal and proper completion of forms (15%); and other factors (10%).
Responders must demonstrate experience and reputation in the field, knowledge of the subject matter, availability of personnel and resources, and qualifications and experience of their staff. Documentation of these aspects is required in the proposal.
Failure to follow instructions, modify standardized forms, or submit required documentation (e. g. , conflict of interest certification, noncollusion affidavit, disclosure of ownership statement, insurance requirements acknowledgement, equal employment opportunity acknowledgement, business registration certificate) may result in the submission being deemed unresponsive and subject to rejection.
