About this opportunity
AI summaryThe City of Jersey City requests sealed proposals for municipal budget and accounting services under a one-year contract. The contractor will handle operating and capital budget preparation, financial reporting and statements, general ledger maintenance, bank reconciliations, debt management, and audit support. Prospective bidders must download specifications from Bidnet Direct, submit online questions by November 10, 2026, and deliver sealed proposals to the dedicated lockbox in Room 116 at 280 Grove Street by 4:00 p.m. on November 17, 2026. Applicants must comply with New Jersey business registration and equal opportunity requirements, and the city will evaluate qualification statements based on experience, reputation, availability, finance expertise, and pertinent government experience.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- City of Jersey City
- Budget
- and Accounting Services - Deadline November 17,2026, Auditing, Finance and Accounting RFP USA , Auditing, Finance and Accounting RFP New Jersey
Scope of work
- Assist in development, review, and submission of annual operating and capital budgets
- Provide accurate revenue and expenditure forecasts
- Monitor actual revenues and expenditures against approved budgets and assist with budget amendments
- Prepare Supplemental Debt Statements as required for special projects or capital ordinances
- Provide expert guidance on debt structuring, issuance, and management of bonds and debt instruments
- Provide audit support, external audit response assistance, and audit preparation
- Review internal controls related to financial management, procurement, and disbursements
- Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports and federal Single Audit reports
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Experience and reputation in the field | Not specified |
| Availability to accommodate the required meetings of the City | Not specified |
| Experience in the areas of finance described in Section 2 of this RFQ | Not specified |
| Pertinent government experience | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Firm must provide CMFO and RMA-certified professionals with experience in municipal finance
- Must possess professional, financial, and administrative capabilities to provide proposed services
- Proven record of cases tried before the Federal District Court for the District of New Jersey
- Compliance with business activity requirements and licensing
Documents to include with your response
- Letter of Qualification
- Letter of Intent
- Mandatory Affirmative Action Language (Exhibit A)
- Non-Collusion Affidavit (Notarized)
- Americans with Disabilities Act (Appendix A)
- Business Registration Certificate issued by the NJ Department of the Treasury
- C. 271 Political Contribution Disclosure Form
- Business Entity Disclosure Certification
- Certification of Non-Involvement in Prohibited Activities in Russia or Belarus
- Disclosure of Investment Activities in Iran Form
Key dates
- Bidnet Go Live Date
- October 30, 2026
- Questions due
- at least 7 days prior to the RFQ due date
- Submissions due
- Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at 4:00 pm
- Contract Term
- January 1, 2027 - December 31, 2027
How to submit
- Method
- Sealed hard copy delivered to dedicated lockbox
- Instructions
- Deliver one original, unredacted copy (and optionally one redacted copy) in a sealed envelope to the dedicated lockbox at City Hall, Division of Purchasing, 280 Grove Street, 1st Floor, Room 116, Jersey City, New Jersey 07302. Submissions by fax or e-mail will not be accepted.
Contract details
- Term
- January 1, 2027 – December 31, 2027
- Place of performance
- Jersey City, NJ
- Insurance and bonding
- Form contract includes insurance and indemnification provisions; limits of Malpractice insurance coverage must be submitted.