About this opportunity
AI summaryThe Borough of Cresskill seeks a certified general real estate appraiser to provide municipal tax appraiser services from January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2027. The selected appraiser will evaluate challenged tax assessments, collaborate with the tax assessor, maintain appraisal records, provide general counseling, and represent the borough in litigation before the tax court or county board of taxation. Applicants must be licensed to practice real estate appraisal and submit cost proposals detailing rates, fees, incidental charges, appearance costs, and expenses. The borough evaluates submissions based on technical merit, management capabilities, past performance, experience, references, and cost competitiveness. Interested parties must submit one original proposal and one flash drive copy to the Borough Clerk by 10:00 a.m. on November 20, 2026.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- Borough of Cresskill
Scope of work
- Review and evaluate all challenged tax assessments
- Work closely with the Tax Assessor to review and evaluate challenged tax assessments
- Work with Municipal Tax Attorney to represent the municipality in litigation, trials, and hearings before Tax Court or County Board of Taxation
- Maintain all required reports, analysis, data, and documentation relating to municipal appraiser duties
- Provide general advice and counseling as directed by the Mayor and Council when requested
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Technical Criteria (completeness, responsiveness to specific requirements, documented past performance) | Not specified |
| Management Criteria (record of reliability, municipal/State experience, availability for meetings, employee experience, quality control) | Not specified |
| Cost Criteria (relative cost compared to similarly scored proposals, adequate explanation of price and component charges) | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Certified General Real Estate Appraiser licensed to practice real estate appraisals in the State of New Jersey
- Proven appropriate experience in Tax Appeal litigation matters involving real estate appraisal, consulting and valuation
- Documented prior experience working with public sector clients and specifically representing municipal clients in tax appeal matters
- Responsive to telephone calls and emails
- Able to handle diverse and complicated issues and matters
- Confirmation that individual and firm have not represented adverse parties or claims against Borough of Cresskill in the past 3 years
Documents to include with your response
- Request for Proposal Checklist
- Cost proposal of services, rates, fees, incidental charges, and expenses
- Executed Disclosure Statement
- Executed Non-Collusion Affidavit
- Executed Affirmative Action Compliance Notice
- Executed Owner's Disclosure Statement
- Executed Hold Harmless Agreement
- Executed Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 Language
- Executed Vendor's Information
- Executed Proposer's Affidavit
Key dates
- Issuance of Request for Qualifications
- October 27, 2026
- Receipt of Qualification Statements
- November 20, 2026 by 10:00 a.m.
- Opening of RFQ
- November 20, 2026 at 10:30 a.m.
- Appointment of Tax Appraiser
- January 1, 2027, or thereafter
How to submit
- Method
- Hard copy and electronic storage submission
- Instructions
- Submit one original together with one submission on a flash drive to Francesa Maragliano, Borough Clerk, Borough of Cresskill, 67 Union Avenue, Cresskill, New Jersey 07626 on or before 10:00 AM on November 20, 2026.
Contract details
- Term
- January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2027 (term not to exceed one year)
- Place of performance
- Borough of Cresskill, New Jersey
- Insurance and bonding
- Documentation of professional liability/malpractice coverage with limits to protect the Borough of Cresskill; certificate of insurance naming Borough of Cresskill as additional insured upon appointment.