PUBLIC NOTICE FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY OF MONROE TOWNSHIP COUNTY OF GLOUCESTER STATE OF NEW JERSEY NOTICE OF SOLICIATION FOR QUALIFICATIONS/PROPOSALS FOR LIBRARY PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR THE YEAR 2026

PUBLIC NOTICE FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY OF MONROE TOWNSHIP COUNTY OF GLOUCESTER STATE OF NEW JERSEY NOTICE OF SOLICIATION FOR QUALIFICATIONS/PROPOSALS FOR LIBRARY PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR THE YEAR 2026 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Free Public Library of Monroe Township, in the County of Gloucester, State of New Jersey, seeks to engage firms to fill the following positions for the library for the year 2026. The contracts will be awarded through a fair and open process pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5 et seq. and N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5 et seq. (New Jersey Pay to Play Law). Sealed qualifications/proposals for professional services must be received by the Free Public Library of Monroe Township of Gloucester County no later than 11:30am prevailing time on January 23, 2026 at the Free Public Library of Monroe Township in Meeting Room A. At which time they will be publicly opened. No RFPs/RFQs will be accepted after the due date and time noted. Each sealed envelope containing a proposal must be clearly marked RFP/RFQ for Professional Services-Fair and Open Process for 2026, including the title of the position to clearly show the specific service for which an individual or firm is submitting a proposal. Qualifications/Proposals for the following professional services will be accepted: Cleaning services Managed IT Services Auditor Qualifications/Proposals must include the following: Cover Letter detailing the position being submitted One (1) original, paper/hard copy of the qualification/proposal UNBOUND and clearly marked "ORIGINAL" Each submission to be considered shall comport to the criteria set forth herein: 1) Should the applicant be a professional acquiring licensure in the State of New Jersey, said applicant shall be licensed for a period not less than five (5) years. 2) The applicant shall submit a "Certificate of Good Standing" or other similar document evidencing that the professional's license is not presently suspended or revoked. 3) The applicant shall submit a resume, which shall set forth information, including, but not limited to the following (as applicable to a business entity or individual professional): a) Full name and business address b) A listing of all post high school education of the applicant. c) Dates of licensure in the State of New Jersey and any other state. d) A listing of any professional affiliations or membership in any professional societies or organizations with any indication as to any offices held therein. e) The number of licensed professionals employed by/affiliated with the business entity or the business entity which employs the applicant. f) A listing of all special accreditations held by the individual licensed professional or business entity. g) A listing of all previous public entities served by the business entity or licensed professional, indicating the dates of services and position held. h) Current fee schedule The Library Board of Trustees shall thereafter on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 publicly select the professional or business entity for the position so advertised, which shall thereafter be confirmed or approved as required by law or Ordinance. The successful and unsuccessful applicants may be requested to submit electric versions (PDF) of their respective submissions upon the request of the Library. Free Public Library of Monroe Township Katrina Hauserman, MLS Interim Director January 2 2026 LNYS0432595 $62.79