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Municipal Budget Consultant Services

Essex, New JerseyNew Jersey, USADue Wednesday, December 9, 2026
Client
Essex, New Jersey
RFP Number
ACCT-26993
Posted
10/16/2026
Category
Auditing, Finance and Accounting
Budget
Consultant Services - Deadline December 9,2026, Auditing, Finance and Accounting RFP USA , Auditing, Finance and Accounting RFP New Jersey
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Description

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The City of East Orange in Essex County, New Jersey, requires municipal budget consultant services to assist in developing the 2027 budget, creating 2025 and 2026 budget models, and building related analytical tools. The selected vendor must provide support to the City Administrator, Chief Financial Officer, and Budget Director to advance new revenue sources and budget restructuring, review and modify the 2027 budget, and prepare reports and management guidance as directed. To be eligible, respondents must possess at least five years of experience in the development, evaluation, analysis, and revision of budgetary control systems, as well as in budget preparation and presentation. Eligible onshore (USA only) respondents must possess the professional, financial, and administrative capabilities to deliver the services onsite under compensation terms that benefit local taxpayers. Qualification statements must be submitted electronically via the PlanetBids procurement portal by 11:00 AM on Wednesday, December 9, 2026, using the standard submission package and completing nineteen required forms and affidavits. All questions must be submitted through the portal no later than Monday, November 30, 2026, at 11:00 AM. The contract term runs for one year, covering January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2027.

Key solicitation details

AI-extracted from 2027 RFQ - BUDGET CONSULTANT for City Administration.pdf. Confirm against the original documents before bidding.

The City of East Orange is soliciting qualification proposals from interested persons or firms for Municipal Budget Consultant Services for City Administration. The contract is for a one-year term from January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2027. Qualified professional service entities with relevant municipal budget experience are eligible to apply.

Issued by
CITY OF EAST ORANGE
Release of RFQ
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2026
Question Submission Deadline
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 30. 2026, 11:00 AM
Submission Due Date
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2026, 11:00 AM
How to submit
Electronic via Procurement Portal
Submission details
Submitted electronically via Procurement Portal at https://vendors.planetbids.com/portal/85923/bo/bo-detail/147133. Only electronic proposals shall be accepted.
Contract term
January 1, 2027 – December 31, 2027
Place of performance
City of East Orange, Essex County, New Jersey
Insurance and bonding
Professional Liability Insurance with minimum limits of $1,000,000.00 for each claim and $3,000,000.00 aggregate each policy period.

How proposals are evaluated

Experience and references25%
Cost consideration

Scope of work

  • Assist in the development of the 2027 budget, a 2025 and 2026 budget model, and analytical tools
  • Provide support and guidance to the budget team and facilitate coordination among department directors and outside advisors
  • Meet with local and state officials and stakeholders regarding new revenue sources and budget restructuring
  • Develop dashboard analytical tools with City departments and provide management guidance
  • Prepare reports and analyses as needed and directed by the Administration
  • Review the 2027 City of East Orange budget and make appropriate modifications
  • Develop new revenue strategies for the 2027 budget and report as required
  • Prepare an in-depth analysis of the 2026 and 2027 budgets and recommendations

Minimum qualifications

  • Knowledgeable of modern government budgeting problems, concepts, practices, methods, statistical and research theory
  • Minimum of five (5) years of experience in development, evaluation, analysis, and revision of budgetary control systems and budget preparation
  • 5 years experience with the New Jersey Calendar Year Municipal Budget
  • Knowledge of New Jersey Budget Laws and Regulations
  • Registered Municipal Accountant in the State of New Jersey and/or Certified Municipal Financial Officer in the State of New Jersey with at least 5 years experience

Documents to include with the bid

  • Non-Collusion Affidavit
  • Disclosure of Ownership Form
  • Insurance Requirement Acknowledgement Form
  • EEO/Affirmative Action Compliance Notice
  • Mandatory Equal Employment Opportunity Notice Acknowledgement
  • Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 Acknowledgement
  • Proof of Business Registration Certificate
  • Professional Services Entity Information Form
  • Qualification Affidavit
  • Submission Form

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