Passaic Valley Water Commission is seeking professional legal services for loss prevention, insurance, and personal injury defense. Proposals are due by 2:00 PM on August 25, 2026. The contract duration is one year, with potential extensions. The estimated value for specific services is up to $19,****, with an hourly rate of **** must comply with New Jersey business registration requirements and submit various certifications, including conflict of interest and non-collusion affidavits. The commission reserves the right to reject any or all submissions. Questions can be directed to lbresemann@pvwc. com.
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, with accompanying reports and progress information.
Proposals will be evaluated based on the overall background, qualifications, skills, and experience of the firm and its staff (30%), specialized relevant experiences (40%), prior experience with the firm and familiarity with PVWC (5%), quality of the proposal and proper completion of forms (15%), and other factors in the best interest of PVWC (10%).
Responders must demonstrate experience and qualifications relevant to the project, including knowledge of the subject matter, availability of personnel and resources, and the qualifications and experience of their staff. They must also comply with New Jersey business registration requirements and submit specific certifications.
Failure to comply with requirements, such as the affirmative action compliance notice, may result in the proposal being rejected as nonresponsive. The commission also reserves the right to reject any or all submissions for any reason.
Failure to follow instructions, modify standardized forms, or submit required documentation (e. g. , conflict of interest certification, noncollusion affidavit, ownership statement, insurance requirements, affirmative action compliance, business registration certificate) may result in rejection of the submission.
The cost of services for pre-authorized portions of the project shall not exceed $19,****, with an hourly rate of ****.