About this opportunity
AI summaryThe Township of West Orange requests qualifications for professional services across legal, financial, insurance, and planning/architectural/general categories for the 2027 calendar year. Required roles encompass various township attorneys, municipal auditors, financial advisors, risk management specialists, municipal planners, engineers, architects, appraisers, and related consultants. Candidates must fulfill mandatory minimum requirements such as maintaining a bona fide principal office in New Jersey, holding required New Jersey state licenses and good standing, retaining sufficient support staff, and carrying specified liability and workers' compensation insurance. Only onshore U.S. organizations are eligible to apply. Applicants must submit proposals by November 17, 2026, at 11:00 AM, at which time they will be read in the Council Chambers, with submission available digitally via email or online.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- Township of West Orange
Scope of work
- Legal services including Municipal Attorney, Labor Attorney, Bond Attorney, and Tax Appeal Counsel
- Municipal Auditor, Financial Advisor, and Redevelopment Advisor services
- Risk management and insurance advisory services
- Municipal planning and zoning board planning services
- Municipal engineering, architectural, and landscape architectural services
- Real estate appraisal and tax mapping land surveyor services
- Environmental consulting and traffic consulting services
- Medical Director, psychological consulting, veterinary services, and fire department cancer screening
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Experience and reputation in the field | Not specified |
| Availability to accommodate any required meetings of the Township or Township agencies | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Minimum of ten (10) years experience
- Must maintain a bona fide principal office in the State of New Jersey
- Must have sufficient support staff to provide all services and fulfill all duties required by the Township
- Attorneys must be licensed to practice law in New Jersey and members of the Bar in good standing
- Financial Advisor must hold Series 50 and 54 licenses and be registered with the SEC and MSRB
- Municipal Finance Auditor must be a CPA or PA with active license and passed registered municipal accountant exam
- Engineers, architects, planners, and surveyors must hold appropriate professional licenses from New Jersey state boards
- Medical roles must be licensed by the State Board of Medical Examiners
Documents to include with your response
- Disclosure of Ownership (N.J.S.A. 52:25-24.2)
- Valid NJ Business Registration Certificate (P.L. 2004, c57)
- Affirmative Action Certification
- Non-Collusion Affidavit
- Political Disclosure Certification
- Russia-Belarus Certification of Non-Involvement
- Investment Activities in Iran certification
- Cost proposal and fee explanation
- Technical qualifications, resumes, and references
Key dates
- Issuance of Request for Qualifications
- October 30, 2026
- Due Date for Receipt of Qualification Statements
- November 17, 2026 at 11:00AM
How to submit
- Method
- Sealed hard copy via mail or hand delivery
- Instructions
- Submit sealed qualifications to Township of West Orange, Purchasing Office, room 111, 66 Main Street, West Orange, NJ 07052, Attn: Panayiota Reynolds, QPA. Envelopes must be clearly marked with the title of RFQ, name, and address of the submitting party.
Contract details
- Term
- 2027 calendar year (12-month contract period)
- Place of performance
- Township of West Orange, NJ
- Insurance and bonding
- $2,000,000 professional liability insurance, $1,000,000 general liability insurance, and compliance with New Jersey mandatory worker's compensation insurance requirements for applicable positions.