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Author: City of Linden

Public Notice for the Request for Qualifications of Professional Service Contracts Beginning January 1, 2025

Notice is hereby given that sealed submissions will be received by the Purchasing Agent, Jessica Slawinski, of the City of Linden, on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at 10am prevailing time, in the 3rd Floor Planning Board Room, City Hall, City of Linden, 301 N. Wood Avenue, Linden, NJ 07036 then publicly opened and read aloud for the following:

  1. EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM SERVICES
  2. GRANT WRITING SERVICES – GENERAL
  3. APPRAISAL SERVICES
  4. ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES
  5. AUDIT CONSULTING SERVICES
  6. BOND COUNSEL SERVICES
  7. COURT REPORTING SERVICES
  8. DEFENSE COUNSEL FOR WORKERS COMPENSATION PROGRAM SERVICES FOR INSURANCE COMMISSION
  9. ENGINEERING SERVICES
  10. ENGINEERING TESTING SERVICES
  11. ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
  12. FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES
  13. INSURANCE CONSULTANT BROKER SERVICES FOR FINANCE AND INSURANCE COMMISSION
  14. LAND SURVEYING AND TAX MAP REVISION SERVICES
  15. ENGINEERING ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES AT THE LINDEN LANDFILL
  16. LITIGATION DEFENSE COUNSEL SERVICES
  17. MEDICAL SERVICES
  18. PLANNING BOARD ATTORNEY SERVICES
  19. PLANNING BOARD PLANNER SERVICES
  20. PLANNING SERVICES
  21. ZONING BOARD ATTORNEY SERVICES
  22. SPECIAL BANKRUPTCY COUNSEL SERVICES
  23. SPECIAL TAX COUNSEL SERVICES
  24. SPECIAL TAX EXPERT WITNESSES APPRAISAL SERVICES
  25. PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES
  26. SPECIAL COUNSEL SERVICES O.P.R.A.
  27. REDEVELOPMENT LITIGATION COUNSEL SERVICES
  28. PROJECT MANAGEMENT COORDINATION SERVICES
  29. TITLE SERVICES
  30. HOUSING REHABILITATION CONSULTING SERVICES
  31. INSURANCE COMMISSION ATTORNEY SERVICES
  32. RETIREMENT SERVICES “MASSMUTUAL” (EMPOWER)
  33. RETIREMENT SERVICES “VOYA FINANCIAL”
  34. REDEVELOPING, MASTER PLANNING & AFFORDABLE HOUSING SERVICES
  35. SPECIAL COUNSEL SERVICES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO AVIATION MATTERS, MUNICIPAL PORT AUTHORITY MATTERS, ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS AND LABOR COUNSEL
  36. CONSULTING SERVICES FOR LINDEN FIRST EMPLOYMENT READINESS PROGRAM
  37. TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT SERVICES
  38. BANKING SERVICES
  39. BANKING SERVICES AND COVERAGE OF PAYROLL EXPENSES
  40. WEBSITE SERVICES
  41. LITIGATION DEFENSE FOR THE INSURANCE COMMISSION
  42. GRANT WRITING SERVICES – TRANSPORTATION
  43. AVIATION ENGINEERING SERVICES
  44. COMMUNICATIONS CONSULTANT SERVICES
  45. CREDIT CARD PROCESSING SERVICES
  46. INSURANCE CONSULTANT BROKER SERVICES FOR FINANCE AND INSURANCE COMMISSION – DENTAL ONLY
  47. MUNICIPAL MARKETING SERVICES
  48. CYBERSECURITY CONSULTING SERVICES
  49. VOICE OVER IP (VOIP) CONSULTING SERVICES
  50. BOARD OF HEALTH ATTORNEY SERVICES
  51. BOARD OF HEALTH LEAD INSPECTION SERVICES
  52. GENERAL MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES
  53. SPECIAL MOUNT LAUREL COUNSEL SERVICES
  54. THE PROVISION OF THIRD PARTY CLAIMS ADMINISTRATION SERVICES FOR WORKERS COMPENSATION
  55. TV STATION & VIDEOGRAPHY MANAGEMENT SERVICES
  56. AFFORDABLE HOUSING PLANNING & ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT SERVICES
  57. NETWORK ENGINEERING SERVICES

Standardized submission requirements and selection criteria are on file and available in the Purchasing Department, City Hall, 301 North Wood Avenue, Linden, NJ 07036.

Submission packages may also be downloaded on the The City of Linden’s website on this page.

All professional service contractors are required to comply with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 52:32-44 (Business Registration of Public Contractors), N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. And N.J.A.C. 17:27 et seq. (Contract Compliance and Equal Employment Opportunities in Public Contracts).

Submission by Corporations and Partnerships shall include a completed Disclosure of Ownership form (N.J.S.A. 52:25-24.2) and shall include a completed Non-Collusion Affidavit.

The City of Linden reserves the right to reject any or all submissions due to any defects of waive informalities and accept any submissions that in their judgment will be in the best interest of the City of Linden. The City of Linden shall award the contract or reject all submissions no later than 60 days from receipt of the same.

Jessica L. Slawinski, Purchasing Agent

  • To view and/or download the paper version of the RFQ Notice for Professional Service Contracts Beginning January 1, 2025 click here.
  • To see all active RFQ and job opportunities with the City of Linden, including those in the notice above, click here.

Youth Swim Lessons

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, and the Department of Parks & Recreation and the Gateway Family YMCA are pleased to offer Youth Swim Lessons, due to a grant received by Phillips 66 and in partnership with the City of Linden.

Click here to view and/or download the informational flyer for this program.

  • Who: Youth. Linden residents.
  • What: Free youth swim lessons. Classes will be held in the Fall at either our Union or Rahway branches.
  • Where: Classes will be held in either of the following branches:
    1. The Gateway Family YMCA Rahway Branch, which is located at 1564 Irving St, Rahway, NJ 07065.
    2. The Gateway Family YMCA Five Points Branch, which is located at 201 Tucker Ave, Union, NJ 07083.
  • When: Fall, 2024.
  • How: Free program. Slots are limited and this program is on a first come, first served basis. Click here to fill out the interest form. Please note that submitting this interest form does not guarantee placement in the program. You will be contacted the week of October 14, 2024 if you are selected.

Union County Gun Surrender Program

The Union County Prosecutor’s Office, Union County Board of County Commissioners, Union County Police Chiefs Association, Union County Sheriff’s Department, and Union County Police Department along with the local police departments from Berkeley Heights, Clark, Cranford, Elizabeth, Fanwood, Garwood, Hillside, Kenilworth, Linden, Mountainside, New Providence, Plainfield, Rahway, Roselle, Roselle Park, Scotch Plains, Springfield, Summit, Union, Westfield, and Winfield present the Union County Gun Surrender Program.

Click here to view and/or download the informational flyer for the Union County Gun Surrender Program.

  • What: Union County Gun Surrender Program. Accepting firearms, ammo and/or prescription drugs. Amnesty program: no questions asked. Surrendered items can be received at any location.
  • When: Saturday, October 5, 2024 from 9am until 4pm.
  • Where: John T. Gregorio Center, which is located at 330 Helen Street.
  • How: For more information, contact your local police department.

2024 Ward-Wide Garage Sales

The City of Linden is hosting 2024 Ward-Wide Garage Sales, with no permit required, for the following Wards and dates:

  • 7th and 9th Wards on September 28 and September 29, 2024.
  • 10th Ward on October 5 and October 6, 2024.
  • 3rd Ward on October 12 and October 13, 2024.
  • 4th Ward on October 12 and October 13, 2024.
    • Click here to view and/or download Resolution 2024-399 waiving fees for the Fourth Ward Community Wide Garage Sale.
  • 1st, 5th and 8th Wards on October 19 and October 20, 2024.

Third Ward Community Meeting

Join us for our Third Ward Community Meeting with Councilwoman Caldwell. Mark your calendars and make your voice heard. Together, we can make a difference in the Third Ward!

Click here to view and/or download the informational flyer for this meeting.

  • What: Third Ward Community Meeting. Mark your calendars and make your voice heard. We look forward to seeing you there!
  • When: November 6, 2024 at 6:30pm.
  • Where: Columbia Bank Room (third floor) at the Linden Public Library, which is located at 31 East Henry Street.
  • How: For any inquiries, please contact Councilwoman Caldwell at 908-531-0676 or email here.

Halloween Parade

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, the Department of Parks & Recreation and the Halloween Parade Committee invite you to attend Linden’s 71st annual Halloween Parade on October 27, 2024!

  • What: Halloween Parade!
  • When: Sunday, October 27, 2024.
    • Parade lineup will begin at 1pm.
    • Parade start is at 2pm.
  • How: For more information about the Halloween Parade, contact the John T. Gregorio Recreation Center at 908-474-8600.

Blossoming Bowlers 2 – August 2024

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, and the Department of Parks & Recreation in cooperation with the Linden Police Department are pleased to present the photos from the Blossoming Bowlers 2 event from August 24, 2024. Blossoming Bowlers 2 participants focused on “striking up some fun,” and celebrating family bowling at Jersey Lanes! This program was funded by the NJ Department of Community Affairs ROID Grant (Recreational Opportunities for Individuals with Disabilities).

Mark Ritacco Obituary & Funeral Information

Mayor Derek Armstead and Linden City Council regret to inform you of the passing of Mr. Mark Ritacco, the City’s Construction Code Official and Zoning Board Officer. Mark died on Thursday, August 29, 2024 at his home. Mark Ritacco was a loving and passionate man and will live on in the hearts of those who know him.

Visitation will be at the Biondi Funeral Home of Nutley on Tuesday, September 3, 2024 from 3pm until 6:30pm. A funeral service will follow at 6:30pm. The cremation will be held privately.

Mark was a lifelong resident of Nutley before moving to Manahawkin in 1995. Mark graduated from Nutley High School, class of 1979, and received a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering from New Jersey Institute of Technology in 1983. He was the owner of Mark Ritacco Plumbing & Heating for the past 20 years.

Mark is survived by his beloved wife of 37 years Susan (nee Bunk) Ritacco; his devoted children Frank Ritacco and his wife Elizabeth, Gina Sicilia and her husband Joseph, and Juli Ritacco. Mark was recently made a grandfather to his cherished granddaughter Marina Jane Ritacco.

In addition to his immediate family, he is survived by his loving siblings Joy Maschi and her husband Augie, Deborah Petrillo, and Frank Ritacco. Mark is also survived by his many loving nieces and nephews. Mark is predeceased by his parents Frank and Joyce (nee Cofone) Ritacco and his brother James DiRuggiero.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memorial Processing, 501 St. Jude Pl. Memphis, TN 38105-9959.