About this opportunity
AI summaryThe Borough of Ridgefield seeks Qualification Statements from interested individuals or firms for the provision of tax appraisal services. The selected vendor must provide appraisal services for tax assessments and work offsite from their own office premises under compensation terms and conditions that provide the greatest benefit to the taxpayers. Eligibility is limited to onshore USA organizations that demonstrate the capability and willingness to provide high-quality services. Interested respondents must submit their proposals by December 3, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. An Evaluation Committee comprising Borough Administration, Finance Committee members, and legal or financial advisors will evaluate submissions using criteria established in the solicitation. The evaluation will assess the totality of the submitted information, including the respondent's reputation and experience.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- Borough of Ridgefield
Scope of work
- Property appraisal for tax assessments
- Other appraisal services
- Accommodating required meetings of the Borough
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 |
| Designated qualifications and/or performances criteria, quality of services, quoted fee and other relevant factors | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Must possess professional, financial and administrative capabilities to provide the proposed services
- Expertise in the provision of appraisal services for tax assessments and other appraisal services
- Demonstrated capability and willingness to provide high quality and cost effective services
- Compliance with affirmative action and similar business activity requirements
Documents to include with your response
- Letter of Qualification (Appendix A)
- Letter of Intent (Appendix B)
- Compensation proposal / Compensation Rate Schedule (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 control details of all Principals
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
- Sealed hard copy via mail or hand delivery
- Instructions
- Submit one original and one copy in digital format, bound, signed, and acknowledged, to Frank Elenio, Purchasing Agent, Ridgefield Municipal Complex, 700 Shaler Boulevard, Ridgefield, NJ 07657. No facsimile or email submissions accepted.
Contract details
- Place of performance
- Borough of Ridgefield, New Jersey