Accountant and Financial Consulting Services
- Client
- Essex, New Jersey
- RFP Number
- ACCT-26991
- Posted
- 10/16/2026
- Category
- Auditing, Finance and Accounting
- Budget
- Looking for Proposal
- NAICS
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- Set-aside
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- Contact
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Description
AI GeneratedThe City of East Orange Board of Water Commissioners seeks qualification proposals from onshore vendors to provide accountant and financial consulting services. The selected vendor will deliver operational and financial advisory services related to utility industry standards, capital project monitoring, debt management, and financial recordkeeping. Scope includes producing monthly forecasts, inspecting financial records, assisting with annual budgets, and advising on utility operations and accounting procedures. The contract term runs from January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2027, with work performed onsite in Essex County, New Jersey. Eligible USA-only applicants must maintain a principal office in New Jersey and hold a valid Registered Municipal Accountants license. Respondents must have at least ten years of municipal auditing experience and assign senior staff with equivalent experience. The buyer evaluates completed packets based on professional, financial, and administrative capabilities, as well as favorable compensation terms. Interested parties must submit qualification proposals electronically via the PlanetBids Procurement Portal by December 9, 2026, at 11:00 AM EST. Questions are due by November 30, 2026, at 11:00 AM. Applicants must submit cost details, hourly rates, a Standardized Submission Form, and eighteen completed required forms.
Key solicitation details
AI-extracted from 2027 RFQ - EOWC Accountant Financial Services.pdf. Confirm against the original documents before bidding.
The East Orange Water Commission is soliciting qualification proposals from interested persons or firms for accountant and financial consulting services for the city water commission. The contract covers a 12-month period from January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2027. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the PlanetBids procurement portal.
- Issued by
- East Orange Water Commission
- 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 the procurement portal
- Submission details
- RFQ shall be submitted electronically via Procurement Portal at https://vendors.planetbids.com/portal/85923/bo/bo-detail/147213. Only electronic proposals shall be accepted.
- Contract term
- twelve (12) months (January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2027)
- Place of performance
- East Orange, NJ / Essex County, NJ
- 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
| Qualifications and experience of individuals assigned to account | |
| Experience and references | |
| Ability to perform the services in a timely manner | |
| Cost consideration |
Scope of work
- Provide operational and financial advisory services related to utility industry standards for operations
- Provide accounting, budgetary, financial, and long-term plan advisory services
- Produce monthly and balance-of-year forecast of revenue and expense and cash balance changes
- Inspect financial transactions and records to ensure compliance with regulations and accounting procedures
- Provide a minimum of one employee part-time 7 days a month for statement and audit reporting assistance
- Provide a minimum of one employee part-time to assist remotely with calls, meetings, and reporting
- Attend EOBWC monthly commissioner meetings and commission committee calls
- Maintain the General Ledger, books of account, reconcile checking accounts, and assist with annual budget preparation
Minimum qualifications
- Valid Certified Public Accountants license issued by State of New Jersey
- Valid Registered Municipal Accountants license issued by State of New Jersey
- Minimum of ten (10) years experience in providing auditing services to municipalities
- Assign senior staff members with at least 10 years audit experience as regular staff support
- Maintain a current principal office within the State of New Jersey
Documents to include with the bid
- Business Entity Disclosure Certification
- Non-Collusion Affidavit
- Disclosure of Ownership Form
- Insurance Requirement Acknowledgement Form
- Mandatory Equal Employment Opportunity Notice Acknowledgement
- Professional Service Entity Information Form
- Qualification Affidavit
- Submission Form
- Acknowledgement of Corrections, Additions or Deletions Form
- Statement of Indebtedness Form
Verify important details
Document checkConfirm submission instructions and amendments with the issuing agency before responding.
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