Legal Notices

COUNTY OF HUDSON

NOTICE TO RESPONDENTS

Notice is hereby given that Request for Qualifications will be received by the County of Hudson, State of New Jersey at the Administration Annex Building, Purchasing Department, 

3rd Floor, 567 Pavonia Avenue, Jersey City, New Jersey 07306 on February 19, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. prevailing time, and at that time and place publicly opened and read for the following:

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

FOR THE PROVISION OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES 

FOR THE HUDSON COUNTY PLANNING BOARD

Requests for Qualifications may be viewed and obtained through the Hudson County Purchasing Department website, hudsoncountynjprocure.org http://www.hudsonprocure.org. Applicants must register on the Purchasing Portal in order to download the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) and to receive Addenda, if issued. All RFQ Addenda will be posted on the Purchasing Portal/Website. Therefore, all interested Respondents should check the Purchasing Portal Website from now through the RFQ opening. It is the sole responsibility of the Respondent to be knowledgeable of all Addenda related to this procurement. Proposals shall be submitted in accordance with the specifications contained in the Request for Qualifications (RFQ). 

Request for Qualifications  may be submitted in person or by courier service.  Though Request for Qualifications may be sent by courier services, the County takes no responsibility for the loss, non delivery or physical condition of the Qualification Statements so sent.  Please state on the envelope that the contents contain a Request for Qualifications.

Respondents are required to comply with requirements of N.J.S.A.19:44A-20.4 et seq.  

The County reserves the right, in its sole judgment, to reject any Respondent that submits incomplete responses to this Request for Qualifications, or a Qualification Statement  that is not responsive to the requirements of this Request for Qualifications. 

BY: Christine Moro/Purchasing Agent 

For: Cheryl Fuller/Director Department of Finance & Administration

($19.25)


COUNTY OF HUDSON

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATION STATEMENTS NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that Qualification Statements will be received by the County of Hudson, State of New Jersey, at the Administration Building Annex, Purchasing Department, 567 Pavonia Avenue, 3rd Floor, Jersey City, New Jersey 07306 on Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. prevailing time and at that time and place shall be publicly opened and the names of Respondents read for the following:

QUALIFICATION STATEMENTS FOR

FOR THE PROVISION OF “ON- CALL” ENGINEERING SERVICES

PROVIDED TO THE HUDSON COUNTY ENGINEER’S OFFICE

This Request for Qualifications (RFQ) is being publicly advertised and any firm or person licensed in the State of New Jersey may reply with a Qualification Statement.  Requests for Qualifications may be viewed and obtained through the Hudson County Purchasing Department website, hudsoncountynjprocure.org. Applicants must register on the Purchasing Portal in order to download the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) and to receive Addenda, if issued. All RFQ Addenda will be posted on the Purchasing Portal/Website. Therefore, all interested Respondents should check the Purchasing Portal Website from now through the RFQ opening. It is the sole responsibility of the Respondent to be knowledgeable of all Addenda related to this procurement. Proposals shall be submitted in accordance with the specifications contained in the Request for Qualifications (RFQ).

Qualifications may be submitted in person or by courier service.  Though Qualification Statements may be sent by courier service, the County takes no responsibility for the loss, non-delivery or physical condition of the Qualification Statements so sent.

The Qualification Statements are being solicited through a fair and open process in accordance with N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq.  The County reserves the right, in its sole judgment, to reject any Respondent that submits incomplete responses to this Request for Qualifications or a Qualification Statement that is not responsive to the requirements of this Request for Qualifications.

The Qualification Statements should consist of one original and four (4) bound copies sealed and labeled: 

FOR THE PROVISION OF “ON- CALL” ENGINEERING SERVICES

PROVIDED TO THE HUDSON COUNTY ENGINEER’S OFFICE

Consultant selection will be based on the qualifications of the firm, key staff assigned to the County and on the criteria set forth within this Request for Qualifications which include but are not limited to the firm’s ability to understand the purposes, goals and objectives of the County and establish appropriate work activities by task to produce recommendations needed.  

Qualifications shall be detailed (for the consultant and its sub-consultants) and shall include a statement of qualifications, detailed experience and expertise, description of relevant work, and resumes of key personnel.  Resumes of each employee should be limited to no more than two pages each.  

Issued by:

Christine Moro, Esq., Q.P.A.,

Purchasing Agent

For:

Craig Guy

County Executive

Denise C. D’Alessandro

Director, Department of Roads & Public Property

Thomas Malavasi, PE, PP, CME, CPWM

County Engineer

Adv.: 02/06/2025

($29.75)


COUNTY OF HUDSON

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that Qualifications will be received by the County of Hudson, State of New Jersey, at the Administration Building Annex, Purchasing Department, 567 Pavonia Avenue, 3rd Floor, Jersey City, New Jersey 07306 on Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. prevailing time, and at that time and place shall be publicly opened and the names of Respondents read for the following:

QUALIFICATION STATEMENTS FOR

CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL REPAIRS TO THE JOINT HUDSON/ESSEX COUNTY BRIDGES

This Request for Qualification (RFQ) is being publicly advertised and any firm or person licensed in the State of New Jersey may reply with a Qualification Statement.  Requests for Qualifications may be viewed and obtained through the Hudson County Purchasing Department website, hudsoncountynjprocure.org. Applicants must register on the Purchasing Portal in order to download the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) and to receive Addenda, if issued. All RFQ Addenda will be posted on the Purchasing Portal/Website. Therefore, all interested Respondents should check the Purchasing Portal Website from now through the RFQ opening. It is the sole responsibility of the Respondent to be knowledgeable of all Addenda related to this procurement. Proposals shall be submitted in accordance with the specifications contained in the Request for Qualifications (RFQ).

Qualifications may be submitted in person or by courier service.  Though Qualification Statements may be sent by courier service, the County takes no responsibility for the loss, non-delivery or physical condition of the Qualification Statements so sent.

The Qualification Statements should consist of one original and three (3) bound copies sealed and labeled CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL REPAIRS TO THE JOINT HUDSON/ESSEX COUNTY BRIDGES.  Consultant selection will be based on the qualifications of the firm, key staff assigned to the County and on the firm’s ability to understand the purposes, goals and objectives of the County and establish appropriate work activities by task to produce recommendations needed.  

Qualifications shall be detailed (for the consultant and its sub-consultants) and shall include a statement of qualifications, detailed experience and expertise, description of relevant work, and resumes of key personnel.  Resumes of each employee should be limited to no more than two pages each.  All Respondents deemed qualified will be asked to submit a Cost Proposal for specified services.  Please do not submit a Cost Proposal at this time.

Issued by:

Christine Moro, Esq., Q.P.A., Purchasing Agent

For:

Craig Guy, County Executive

Denise C. D’Alessandro ,Director, Department of Roads & Public Property

Thomas Malavasi, PE, PP, CME, CPWM, County Engineer

Adv.: 02/06/2025

($25.20)


TOWN OF KEARNY

PUBLIC NOTICE
2025-(O)-03
Ordinance Establishing Handicapped Parking Spaces at 144 Kearny Avenue and 339 Davis Avenue
DURING A REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF KEARNY HELD FEBRUARY 4, 2025, THE FOREGOING ORDINANCE WAS PASSED ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE ORDERED SIGNED BY THE MAYOR, ATTESTED TO BY THE TOWN CLERK, ENGROSSED IN THE ORDINANCE BOOK AND PUBLISHED ACCORDING TO LAW.  A FULL COPY IS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION IN THE TOWN CLERK’S OFFICE.
PATRICIA CARPENTER
 TOWN CLERK
($11.00)

TOWN OF KEARNY
PUBLIC NOTICE
2025-(O)-02
Ordinance Vacating Handicapped Parking Spaces at 385 Hickory Street, 132 Wilson Avenue, and 676 Elm Street
DURING A REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF KEARNY HELD FEBRUARY 4, 2025, THE FOREGOING ORDINANCE WAS PASSED ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE ORDERED SIGNED BY THE MAYOR, ATTESTED TO BY THE TOWN CLERK, ENGROSSED IN THE ORDINANCE BOOK AND PUBLISHED ACCORDING TO LAW.  A FULL COPY IS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION IN THE TOWN CLERK’S OFFICE.
PATRICIA CARPENTER
TOWN CLERK
($10.00)

TOWN OF KEARNY

PUBLIC NOTICE
2025-(O)-01
Ordinance Vacating Handicapped Parking Space at 600 Devon Street
DURING A REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF KEARNY HELD FEBRUARY 4, 2025, THE FOREGOING ORDINANCE WAS PASSED ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE ORDERED SIGNED BY THE MAYOR, ATTESTED TO BY THE TOWN CLERK, ENGROSSED IN THE ORDINANCE BOOK AND PUBLISHED ACCORDING TO LAW.  A FULL COPY IS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION IN THE TOWN CLERK’S OFFICE.
PATRICIA CARPENTER
TOWN CLERK

($9.50)


TOWN OF KEARNY

PUBLIC NOTICE
2025-(O)-07
Ordinance Amending Section 7-37.1(b) Regarding Public Parking Behind Town Hall
THE ABOVE ORDINANCE WAS INTRODUCED AND PASSED ON FIRST READING AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF KEARNY, NEW JERSEY HELD FEBRUARY 4, 2025.  THE ORDINANCE WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN COUNCIL TO BE HELD ON FEBRUARY 25, 2025, AT 7:00 P.M., IN THE TOWN OF KEARNY, KEARNY TOWN HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBER, 402 KEARNY AVENUE, KEARNY, NJ 07032. A FULL COPY OF THE ORDINANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION AT THE OFFICE OF THE TOWN CLERK
PATRICIA CARPENTER
TOWN CLERK
($11.00)

TOWN OF KEARNY

PUBLIC NOTICE
2025-(O)-06
Ordinance Rescinding Ordinance 2024-07 Regarding Council Agenda Meetings
THE ABOVE ORDINANCE WAS INTRODUCED AND PASSED ON FIRST READING AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF KEARNY, NEW JERSEY HELD FEBRUARY 4, 2025.  THE ORDINANCE WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN COUNCIL TO BE HELD ON FEBRUARY 25, 2025, AT 7:00 P.M., IN THE TOWN OF KEARNY, KEARNY TOWN HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBER, 402 KEARNY AVENUE, KEARNY, NJ 07032. A FULL COPY OF THE ORDINANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION AT THE OFFICE OF THE TOWN CLERK.
PATRICIA CARPENTER
TOWN CLERK
($11.00)

TOWN OF KEARNY
PUBLIC NOTICE

2025-(O)-05

Ordinance Vacating Handicapped Parking Space at 257 Laurel Avenue

THE ABOVE ORDINANCE WAS INTRODUCED AND PASSED ON FIRST READING AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF KEARNY, NEW JERSEY HELD FEBRUARY 4, 2025. THE ORDINANCE WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN COUNCIL TO BE HELD ON FEBRUARY 25, 2025, AT 7:00 P.M., IN THE TOWN OF KEARNY, KEARNY TOWN HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBER, 402 KEARNY AVENUE, KEARNY, NJ 07032. A FULL COPY OF THE ORDINANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION AT THE OFFICE OF THE TOWN CLERK.

($10.50)


COUNTY OF HUDSON

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)

FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF A CONSULTANT TO ASSIST THE COUNTY IN THE DEVELOPMENT AND DISTRIBUTION OF AN EDUCATIONAL NEWSLETTER

Notice is hereby given that sealed Proposals will be received by the County of Hudson, State of New Jersey, Attention: Purchasing Agent, 567 Pavonia Avenue, 3rd Floor, Jersey City, NJ 07306 on February 21, 2025, no later than 11:00 a.m.  prevailing time. At that time and place the following will be publicly opened and read:

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF A CONSULTANT TO ASSIST THE COUNTY IN THE DEVELOPMENT AND DISTRIBUTION OF AN EDUCATIONAL NEWSLETTER

Requests for Proposals may be viewed and obtained through the Hudson County Purchasing Department website, http://www.hudsoncountynjprocure.org. Applicants must register on the Purchasing Portal in order to download the Request for Proposals (RFP) and to receive Addenda, if issued. There is no cost to register or download opportunities from the Purchasing Portal. All RFP Addenda will be posted on the Purchasing Portal/Website. Therefore, all interested Respondents should check the Purchasing Portal Website from now through the RFP opening. It is the sole responsibility of the Respondent to be knowledgeable of all Addenda related to this procurement. Proposals shall be submitted in accordance with the specifications contained in the Request for Proposals (RFP).

Questions are to be submitted in writing via EMAIL by February 7, 2025 by 2:00 p.m. to Christine Moro, Hudson County’s Purchasing Agent, at questions.purchasing@hcnj.us . No further questions will be accepted after this time. Answers and addenda will be made available publicly on February 11, 2025 by end of business.

Sealed proposals are to be received by the County of Hudson, State of New Jersey, Attention: Purchasing Agent, 567 Pavonia Avenue, 3rd Floor, Jersey City, NJ no later than February 21, 2025  no later than 11:00a.m. prevailing time. One (1) original and one (1) copy of the proposal and one (1) digital copy of the complete proposal, in a sealed box must be hand-delivered (either via courier service, mail, or hand delivered) to the Hudson County Administration Annex, 567 Pavonia Avenue, 3rd Floor, Jersey City, NJ 07306 no later than 11:00a.m on February 21, 2025. Proposals cannot be submitted via fax or email. ABSOLUTELY NO LATE PROPOSALS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

If a respondent wishes to deliver an RFP submission earlier than February 21 at 11:00 a.m., then the submission should be hand delivered and must be clearly marked on the outside with the title of the RFP submission, and the date and time which it is scheduled to be opened, and the name of the entity submitting the proposal.

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 et seq.

This proposal is being solicited through “Competitive Contracting” procurement in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4.1 et seq.

The County of Hudson reserves the right, as permitted by law, to reject any and all proposals, to waive any non-material informalities, and to accept a Proposal, which, in its judgment, best serves the interest of the County. No proposals may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after the date and time set for the opening of the proposals.

($40.95) (1/31)


COUNTY OF HUDSON

NOTICE TO RESPONDENTS 

Notice is hereby given that Request for Qualifications will be received by the County of Hudson, State of New Jersey at the Administration Annex Building, Purchasing Department,

3rd Floor, 567 Pavonia Avenue, Jersey City, New Jersey 07306 on February 13, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. prevailing time, and at that time and place publicly opened and read for the following:

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

FOR THE PROVISION OF LICENSED SEWAGE PLANT OPERATOR AND LICENSED COLLECTION SYSTEM OPERATOR SERVICES

FOR HUDSON COUNTY MEADOWVIEW CAMPUS

Requests for Qualifications may be viewed and obtained through the Hudson County Purchasing Department website, hudsoncountynjprocure.org. Applicants must register on the Purchasing Portal in order to download the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) and to receive Addenda, if issued. All RFQ Addenda will be posted on the Purchasing Portal/Website. Therefore, all interested Respondents should check the Purchasing Portal Website from now through the RFQ opening. It is the sole responsibility of the Respondent to be knowledgeable of all Addenda related to this procurement. Proposals shall be submitted in accordance with the specifications contained in the Request for Qualifications (RFQ).

Request for Qualifications  may be submitted in person or by courier service.  Though Request for Qualifications may be sent by courier services, the County takes no responsibility for the loss, non delivery or physical condition of the Qualification Statements so sent.  Please state on the envelope that the contents contain a Request  for Qualifications.

Respondents are required to comply with requirements of N.J.S.A.19:44A-20.4 et seq.

The County reserves the right, in its sole judgment, to reject any Respondent that submits incomplete responses to this Request for Qualifications, or a Qualification Statement  that is not responsive to the requirements of this Request for Qualifications.

BY: Christine Moro

Purchasing Agent

For: Cheryl Fuller, Director

Department of Finance & Administration ($25.55) (1/31)


TOWN OF KEARNY
BID NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received by the Mayor and Council or its agent(s) of the Town of Kearny, Hudson County, New Jersey, for the Elm Street Roadway Improvements (NJDOT Funded) at the Kearny Town Hall, 402 Kearny Avenue, Kearny, New Jersey on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at 11:30 A.M. Local Prevailing Time.

Drawings, specifications and forms of bids, contract and bond for proposed work, prepared by David Silva, P.E., on behalf of Michael J. Neglia, P.E., P.P., P.L.S., Town Engineer, will be on file at the office of said Engineer, 34 Park Avenue, Lyndhurst, New Jersey, on Monday, February 3, 2025, at 9:00 A.M. Local Prevailing Time and may be examined at no expense by prospective bidders during business hours.  Bidders, upon request, will be furnished with a copy of the specifications and blueprints by the Engineer upon proper notice and a non-refundable payment cost of $10.00 for a digital thumb drive or $100.00 for a hard copy to cover the cost of reproduction.  (Checks made payable to: Neglia Group.)  Bids must be made on Standard Proposal Forms in the manner designated herein and required by the Specifications, must be enclosed in sealed envelopes, bearing the name and address of bidder and name of project on the outside addressed to Mayor and Council, Town of Kearny, Hudson County, New Jersey, and must be accompanied by a non-collusion affidavit and a certified check or bid bond for not less than ten (10%) percent of the amount bid, provided said check need not be more than $20,000.00, nor shall not be less than $500.00, and a consent of surety from a surety company authorized to transact business in the State of New Jersey in a sum equal to one hundred (100%) percent of the amount bid.  Signatures shall be in ink and longhand.  Bids shall be either mailed directly to OR hand delivered directly to Patricia Carpenter, Town Clerk, Town of Kearny, 402 Kearny Avenue, Kearny, New Jersey 07032.

The Standard Proposal Form and the non-collusion affidavit are attached to the Specifications, copies of which will be furnished on application to the Engineer.

Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27, regarding Affirmative Action and Executive Order 11246 regarding Equal Opportunity, and with all provisions of the Local Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq. and all rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, the provisions of which are incorporated herein by reference.

New Jersey Business Registration Requirements: N.J.S.A. 40A:11-23.2 requires all contractors and subcontractors with public contracting agencies to provide proof of registration with the Department of Treasury, Division of Revenue.

The requirement of proof of business registration extends down through all levels (tiers) of the project.  Before final payment on the contract is made by the contracting agency, the contractor shall submit an accurate list and the proof of business registration of each subcontractor or supplier used in the fulfillment of the contract, or shall attest that no subcontractors were used.

For the term of the contract, the contractor and each of its affiliates and a subcontractor and each of its affiliates [N.J.S.A. 52:32-44(g) (3)] shall collect and remit to the Director, New Jersey Division of Taxation, the use tax due pursuant to the Sales and Use Tax Act on all sales of tangible personal property delivered into this State, regardless of whether the tangible personal property is intended for a contract with a contracting agency.  The Contractor is required to comply with all rules and regulations and orders promulgated by the State Treasurer pursuant to N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27, P.L.1975, c 127., regarding Affirmative Action, Executive Order 11246 regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, and Chapter 33, Laws of 1977 regarding disclosure of Partners & Stockholders, and all rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, the provisions of which are incorporated herein by reference, and with all provisions of the Local Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq. and all rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, the provisions of which are incorporated herein by reference. All bidders must be registered with the New Jersey Department of Labor.

All bids shall be irrevocable, not subject to withdrawal and shall stand available for a period of sixty (60) days.  The Town of Kearny reserves the right to reject any or all bids, or to waive any informalities in the bidding.

Contractors shall be advised that this project is being funded by the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) Municipal Aid funds. Federal Prevailing Wage Rates shall prevail in this contract.

Small, Minority and Women’s Business Enterprises are encouraged to obtain specifications and compete for this project.

“By order of the Mayor and Council, Town of Kearny, Hudson County, New Jersey.”

Patricia Carpenter, R.M.C.

Town Clerk

($56.00)

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