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City of Summit

2027 Planning Services

Due
Nov 19, 2026
Budget
$50,000 – $150,000
Estimate
Contract
12 months
Location
  • Summit, New Jersey, United States
Posted
Oct 30, 2026
Category
Architecture, Engineering & Urban Planning

SUMMARY

The City of Summit is soliciting qualification statements from firms to provide planning services for the 2027 calendar year.
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DESCRIPTION

The City of Summit is seeking qualified firms to provide planning services on an as-needed basis for 2027. The City will approve proposals for projects, including compensation terms, via a resolution of the governing body or a professional services contract. The scope includes professional planning expertise to support the City's land use and community development goals.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

  • Must demonstrate professional, financial, and administrative capabilities to provide planning services
  • Must agree to work under compensation terms determined by the City
  • Must comply with New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law and Summit Pay to Play Ordinance 2-90
  • Must comply with all local, State, and Federal laws, including Affirmative Action, Americans with Disabilities Act, and Business Registration requirements
  • Must submit a copy of the firm's New Jersey Business Registration Certificate
  • Must have no judgments, claims, or suits within the last three years in which the respondent has been adjudicated liable for professional malpractice
  • Must not have been involved in any bankruptcy or re-organization proceedings in the last ten years

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TIMELINE

Issuance of Request for Qualifications: October 30th, 2026

Receipt of Qualification Statements: November 19th, 2026

Evaluation by Review Team, Recommendations; City Review: December 3rd, 2026

Consideration of Contract Award Resolution by Common Council: December 15th, 2026

Issuing Agency

City of Summit

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When is the submission deadline?
Submissions are due November 19, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?
Settle estimates the budget at $50,000 – $150,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.
Who issued this RFP?
It was issued by City of Summit. The work is located in Summit, New Jersey, United States.

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