2026 RFP Planning Consultant

The Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (CRDA) is soliciting proposals for professional planning consulting services on an as-needed basis to support land use administration and regulatory compliance in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Services encompass the development of administrative procedures related to CRDA’s land use authority, inspections, abatement oversight, and post-abatement compliance monitoring, with all work to be performed within the United States unless prior written approval is obtained. The contract is structured as an Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) agreement with an initial two-year term beginning on the effective date, and proposals will be evaluated based on the firm’s experience, past performance with CRDA or similar agencies, competitiveness of the fee schedule, and any deviations from the Professional Services Agreement, though no formal weighting or scoring system is specified. The CRDA retains the right to reject all proposals, waive minor irregularities, and negotiate with offerors through a Best and Final Offer stage. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the Bonfire portal by August 25, 2026, with a maximum file size of 1,000 MB, and must include eleven mandatory submittals covering affirmative action compliance, subcontractor utilization, disclosure of past investigations, non-collusion certifications, insurance documentation, and geographic performance disclosures. Contractors must comply with New Jersey state laws including N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27, as well as the Americans with Disabilities Act, and are required to maintain minimum professional liability insurance of $1,000,000 per claim and workers’ compensation coverage per state law, with proof submitted within ten days of contract execution. All services must be performed by an independent contractor; the firm assumes full responsibility for its personnel, taxes, and liabilities, and is prohibited from disclosing confidential CRDA information. Subcontracting triggers additional reporting requirements, including notification of intent and utilization forms, and must align with New Jersey’s Small Business Enterprise goals for minority- and women-owned businesses. The CRDA mandates disclosure of any past investigations or litigation involving the firm or its key personnel within the past five years, and certifications regarding debarment eligibility, and avoidance of prohibited activities involving Russia, Belarus, or Iran. Payments are due within 45 days of receipt of a compliant invoice, but no electronic invoicing system is specified. The CRDA will not accept submissions via email, fax, or postal mail, and