Contract Drafting Government Bids & RFPs

The bid submission deadline is April 21st, 2026, at 3:00 p. m. The bid opening will take place at the City Hall Conference Room, 141 West Haynes Street, Sandersville, GA. bids will be received until 3:00 p. m. on april 21st , 2026 at which time the bid opening will take place city hall conference room, 141 west haynes street, sandersville, ga.

The bids will be evaluated and awarded based on several factors to include cost, availability, suitability and quality. he bids will be evaluated and awarded based on several factors to include cost, availability, suitability and quality.

Respondents must demonstrate the necessary ability, financial resources, and relevant experience to perform the work in a satisfactory manner. A minimum of five years experience in planning and zoning services or similarly related services is required. Respondents must demonstrate the necessary ability, financial resources, and relevant experience to perform the work in a satisfactory manner. a minimum of five 5 years experience in planning and zoning services or similarly related services is required.

Questions regarding this solicitation and the process should be submitted via email to ***@***. *. * before 4 p. m. on April 14th, 2026. questions regarding this solicitation and the process should be submitted via email to ***@***. *. * before 4 p. m. on april 14th 2026

The sealed proposals must be received no later than 10:00 a. m. on April 30, 2026. The contract period for services is from January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026.

The bid notice states that the contract with the successful proposer will permit the city to make payments to the successful proposer for approved services in accordance with, and within the time permitted by, the law governing prompt payment of public contracts for the purchase of goods and services.

The selection criteria used in awarding a contract or agreement for professional services shall include: qualifications of the individuals who will perform the tasks and the amounts of their respective participation; experience and references; ability to perform the task in a timely fashion, including staffing and familiarity with the subject matter; cost competitiveness; and due consideration will be given to familiarity with pending litigation against the city and its officials for which special counsel may be necessary.

Candidates are required to comply with N. J. S. A. 10:5-31 et seq. and N. J. A. C. 17:27 et seq. as amended. The successful firms must have significant experience in representing New Jersey municipalities. Each candidate shall submit proof of business registration with the New Jersey Division of Taxation and must comply with affirmative action requirements.

The bid notice mentions that if a person or entity makes a certification in violation of the law regarding prohibited activities in Russia or Belarus, the department shall take action as may be appropriate and provided by law, rule or contract, including but not limited to, imposing sanctions, seeking compliance, recovering damages, declaring the party in default and seeking debarment or suspension of the party.

The final guide is due by December 30, 2026, with an optional training presentation due by March 30, 2027.

The selected provider will be paid on a firm-fixed price per deliverable basis, with a payment term of net 60 from the acceptance date of a correct invoice.

Award will be made to the highest-scored proposal based on a 100-point scale, considering quality of work plan, experience, qualifications of staff, acceptance of terms, timing, DVBE incentive, and cost.

The proposer must have expertise in juvenile justice law, competency procedures, youth development, and related clinical or forensic evaluation areas. They must also submit specific certifications and forms as outlined in the RFP.

Failure to meet the DVBE commitment set forth in the proposal will constitute a breach of contract. Fraudulent misrepresentation in connection with the DVBE incentive is a misdemeanor and punishable by imprisonment or fine, and violators are liable for civil penalties.

The deadline for the Judicial Council to receive a solicitation specifications protest is the proposal due date, May 4, 2026.

The funding available for this project is $145,****, which must include all expenses.