About this opportunity
AI summaryThe Borough of Ridgefield seeks qualification statements from interested persons or firms for the provision of legal services as a tax appeal attorney. Eligible respondents include USA organizations capable of performing offsite legal work at their own office premises and willing to work under Borough-determined compensation terms. Respondents must mail or hand-deliver one bound, signed original and one digital copy of their qualification statement to 700 Shaler Boulevard by 10:00 a.m. on December 3, 2026. The Borough prohibits submissions sent by facsimile or email. An Evaluation Committee will evaluate submissions to identify the most advantageous proposals based on relevant factors. These factors include experience and reputation in the field, as well as availability to accommodate required meetings of the Borough.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- Borough of Ridgefield
Scope of work
- Provision of legal services as Tax Appeal Attorney
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Experience and reputation in the field | Not specified |
| Availability to accommodate the required meetings of the Borough | Not specified |
| Quality of services | Not specified |
| Quoted fee and other relevant factors | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Expertise in the provision of legal services as Tax Appeal Attorney
- Demonstrated capability and willingness to provide high quality and cost effective services
- Professional, financial, and administrative capabilities to provide the proposed services
Documents to include with your response
- Executed Letter of Qualification (Appendix A)
- Executed Letter of Intent (Appendix B)
- Compensation proposal (Appendix C)
- Certification of Borough's Pay to Play Ordinance, Ordinance No. 2278 (Appendix D)
- Business Entity Disclosure Certification (Appendix E)
- C. 271 Political Contribution Disclosure Form (Appendix F)
- Statement of Ownership Disclosure (Appendix G)
- Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 Acknowledgement Form (Appendix H)
- Combined Certification: Prohibited Activities in Russia and Belarus & Investment Activities in Iran
- Names, business addresses, and operational details of all Principals
Key dates
- Issue Date
- October 30, 2026
- Due Date / Receipt of Qualification Statements
- December 3, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.
- Opening of Qualification Statements
- December 3, 2026
- Begin Evaluation Committee Analysis of Qualification Statements
- December 2026
- Anticipated Appointment of Qualified Respondents
- January 2027
How to submit
- Method
- Mail or hand delivery
- Instructions
- Submit one original and one copy in digital format to Frank Elenio, Purchasing Agent, Ridgefield Municipal Complex, 700 Shaler Boulevard, Ridgefield, NJ 07657. Statements must be bound, signed, and acknowledged. Facsimile or e-mail submissions will not be accepted.