RFQ - Fire and Police Psychologist, 2022-2023

C ITY OF E LIZABETH , C OUNTY OF U NION , N EW J ERSEY REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS ELIZABETH FIRE AND POLICE DEPARTMENT PSYCHOLOGIST Contract Term March 1, 2022 through February 28, 2023 SUBMISSION DEADLINE 4:00 P.M. FEBRUARY 11, 2022 ADDRESS ALL QUALIFICATIONS STATEMENT PROPOSALS IN THE FORM REQUIRED IN THE SPECIFICATIONS AND ONE (1) ORIGINAL AND (2) COPIES MUST BE DELIVERED TO: BRIDGET S. ANDERSON BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION 50 WINFIELD SCOTT PLAZA ELIZABETH, NJ 07201 -2- GENERAL INFORMATION & SUMMARY ORGANIZATION REQUESTING QUALIFICATION STATEMENTS (PROPOSALS) DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION 50 WINFIELD SCOTT PLAZA ELIZABETH, NJ 07201 CONTACT PERSON BRIDGET S. ANDERSON BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR 50 WINFIELD SCOTT PLAZA ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY 07201 +1 (555) 000-0000 PURPOSE OF REQUEST This document, entitled a Request for Qualifications for Elizabeth Fire and Police Department Psychologist, is issued by the Department of Administration. This Request for Qualifications (RFQ) is for the sole purpose of pre-qualifying prospective Fire and Police Department Psychologists on Qualification Statements and experience achieved for the above category of health educators. This RFQ does not constitute a bid and is intended solely to obtain qualifications from which the City of Elizabeth (“the City”) may choose a Fire and Police Department Psychologist/s that best meets the City’s needs. It is the City’s intent that no statutory, regulatory, or common law bidding requirement apply to this RFQ. The City intends to award contracts for these services pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5 (a)(i) and Chapter 19, P.L. 2004-N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5 et seq. One or more individuals/firms may be selected to provide services. PERIOD OF CONTRACT March 1, 2022 through February 28, 2023. CONTRACT FORM The successful contractor shall be required to execute the City’s contract, which includes the indemnification, insurance, termination and licensing provisions. It is also agreed and understood that the acceptance of the final payment by Contractor shall be considered a release in full of all claims against the City arising out of, or by reason of, the work done and materials furnished under this Contract. -3- DETAILED REQUIREMENTS OF THE REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR FIRE AND POLICE DEPARTMENT PSYCHOLOGIST 1. CITY OF ELIZABETH-FACTS AND FIGURES – The City of Elizabeth is a legal, governmental entity. The City was incorporated in 1855 and operates under N.J.S.A 40:69A-1 et seq., “the Optional Municipal Charter Law-Mayor-Council Plan.”. The legislative authority and responsibilities of the City of Elizabeth is vested in the elected nine- member City Council. The executive power of the City is exercised by the Mayor who is responsible for enforcing the ordinances and general laws of the City. The City of Elizabeth is the fourth largest city in New Jersey. The City’s population is in excess of 120,000 and it consists of approximately 11.7 square miles of area. The City employs approximately 1,200 people. A regional center of labor, retail, manufacturing, and transportation, the City is also the County seat of Union County, attracting the corresponding concentration of government, legal and related professional services. The largest employment sectors in the City include commercial, health, transportation, construction, retail and light industry. The City’s operating budget is approximately $235 million. It provides a variety of services consisting of police and fire protection, maintenance of City streets, water and sewer systems, health and human services, park and recreational facilities, cultural activities, and refuse collection. 2. NATURE/ SCOPE OF SERVICES – The City of Elizabeth, Elizabeth Fire and Police Department are requesting proposals from qualified individuals and firms to serve as Fire and Police Department Psychologist. The contractor will work in conjunction with the Fire and Police Director and their staff and may be required to perform t