Freehold Borough - MERP RFQ

The Borough of Freehold is seeking a qualified consulting firm to conduct a Management Enhancement Review (MER) of all municipal departments. The scope includes evaluating organization, staffing, and operations; identifying shared‑service and cost‑saving opportunities; benchmarking against comparable NJ municipalities; and delivering a comprehensive written report with prioritized recommendations and an implementation plan. The grant provides up to $70,000 (75 % of total cost) with a contract ceiling of $94,000. Vendors must include at least one NJ‑certified professional, submit a time‑and‑materials proposal, and provide detailed work plans that incorporate “go/no‑go” decision points. Evaluation heavily weighs prior NJ government experience (50 %) and personnel qualifications (15 %). • Deliver a full operational efficiency review and final report with presentation to Mayor and Council. • Provide two recent operational review references and a sample report for a comparable NJ community. • Submit a time‑and‑materials fee proposal not to exceed $94,000, with mandatory line‑item invoicing and non‑reimbursable travel.