About this opportunity
AI summaryThe Borough of Ridgefield seeks qualification statements from firms to provide offsite financial advisory services for a one-year contract term. The selected financial advisor will assist the agency in analyzing financial information regarding the issuance of bonds, notes, and other obligations. Eligible respondents must be based onshore in the United States and demonstrate the willingness and capability to deliver high-quality, cost-effective services. Respondents must submit one bound, signed original and one digital copy of their qualification statement by mail or hand delivery to 700 Shaler Boulevard by 10:00 a.m. on December 3, 2026. Submissions sent via email or facsimile will not be accepted. The Borough will evaluate proposals based on experience and reputation in the field, availability to accommodate required meetings, and overall advantageousness.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- Borough of Ridgefield
Scope of work
- Financial advisory services
- Expertise in financial advisory services with continuing capabilities to perform
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 |
Minimum qualifications
- Possess professional, financial and administrative capabilities to provide the proposed services
- Continuing capabilities and demonstrated expertise to perform financial advisory services
Documents to include with your response
- Executed Letter of Qualification (Appendix A)
- Executed Letter of Intent (Appendix B)
- Compensation proposal / Compensation Rate Schedule (Appendix C)
- Certification of Borough's Pay to Play 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 and business addresses of all Principals and description of experience
Key dates
- Issuance of Request for Qualifications
- October 30, 2026
- 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, bound, signed, and acknowledged to Mr. Frank Elenio, Purchasing Agent, Ridgefield Municipal Complex, 700 Shaler Boulevard, Ridgefield, NJ 07657. Submissions via facsimile or email will not be accepted.
Contract details
- Place of performance
- Borough of Ridgefield