Notice is hereby given that sealed proposals will be received by the County of Hudson, State of New Jersey Attention: Purchasing Agent, 3rd Floor 567 Pavonia Avenue Jersey City, NJ 07306 on May 12, 2026 no later than 11:00 AM prevailing time, and at that time and place the following will be publicly opened and read for:
SOCIAL SERVICES FOR THE HOMELESS
The Hudson County Department of Health and Human Services in cooperation with the Division of Housing and Community Development request proposals for SSH Services. Anticipated funding in the amount of $2,132,300 (prorated for six-month contract at $1,066,150) is projected under this RFP pending final appropriations of funds from the NJ Department of Human Services, Division of Family Development.
The initial grant period for this RFP will be July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, with up to three (3), one (1) year extensions.
The Request for Proposal Specifications (hereinafter referred to as “RFP”) must be obtained on the County Purchasing Portal at http://www.hudsoncountynjprocure.org/. Registering on the Hudson County Purchasing Portal and obtaining the RFP is free of charge. The RFP will be available for download under the “Opportunities” Section of the Purchasing Portal.
Two (2) copies of all submissions of the complete proposal in PDF or Microsoft Word format must be hand-delivered at the designated time for receipt of proposals. All proposals must be contained in a sealed envelope or box.
Questions must be submitted in writing via email no later than April 23, 2026 by 2:00 p.m. to Christine Moro, Purchasing Agent at questions.purchasing@hcnj.us. No further questions will be accepted after this time. Answers, via Addenda, will be posted before the end of business on April 29, 2026. No questions or discussions regarding this RFP shall occur in any other manner.
Any Addenda will be advertised as required by law on the Hudson County Website www.hcnj.us/legalnotices as well as the “Statewide Notices” Section on the New Jersey Department of State Website https://www.nj.gov/state/statewide-legal-notices-list.shtml and issued on the County Purchasing Portal. All Respondents who have downloaded and received the RFP from the Purchasing Portal should check the Purchasing Portal from now through the Proposal opening date and time for Addenda. All Respondents who have downloaded the RFP from the County Purchasing Portal will, as required by law, automatically receive notification that an addendum has been posted for their review. It is the responsibility of the Respondent to include properly completed addenda forms in the Proposal as required. Failure to do so will automatically deem a Proposal non-responsive. No proposals may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after the date and time set for the opening of the proposals.
General Conditions and Instructions to Applicants.
No late, emailed or faxed bids will be accepted. Applicants are required to comply with the requirements of PL 1975, c. 127 (NJAC 17:27) Affirmative Action Plan, Hudson County Living Wage Ordinance Nos. 363-6-2014, 429-7-2025 and PL 1977, c. 33, Disclosure Statement, and all other requirements set forth in the General Conditions and Instructions to Applicants.
Applicants are required to use the statement forms contained in the General Conditions and Instructions to Applicants.
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 to reject any and all proposals, to waive any 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