About this opportunity
AI summaryNorth Hudson Community Action Corporation seeks qualification statements from firms to provide auditing services. Eligible respondents must be capable organizations that meet all professional, administrative, and financial qualifications, with proven experience, licensing, and expertise working with similar entities such as Federally Qualified Health Centers. Submissions must include one original and two bound copies mailed or hand-delivered to the buyer's office in Union City, New Jersey, by 12:00 PM on November 30, 2026. Submissions sent via email or facsimile will not be accepted. The buyer will evaluate proposals to identify the most advantageous submission based on experience, reputation, and availability to accommodate required meetings.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- North Hudson Community Action Corporation
Scope of work
- Report on consolidated financial statements for years ended January 31, 2026 and January 31, 2027
- Prepare IRS Form 990 for NHCAC and the NHCA Foundation
- Report on internal control and compliance with laws and regulations
- Report on schedule of Federal and State award programs showing total expenditures
- Report on internal controls and compliance for each major program
- Personal presentation of draft version report to Finance Committee members
- Personal presentation of final version report to the Board of Directors
- Furnish one electronic copy and 25 bound copies of the audit report
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Experience and reputation in the field, especially with Federally Qualified Health Centers | Not specified |
| Knowledge of NHCAC and the subject matter addressed under the contract | Not specified |
| Availability to accommodate the required meetings of NHCAC | Not specified |
| Other factors demonstrated to be in the best interest of NHCAC | Not specified |
| Cost and other considerations | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Properly licensed for public practice as a certified public accountant
- Meets independence and continuing professional education requirements of Government Auditing Standards-Standards for Audit of Non-Profit Organizations
- Does not have a record of substandard audit work
- Has an unqualified Peer Review Report
- Significant and ongoing commitment to serving non-profit organizations and the non-profit industry
- Trained qualified staff and partners
Documents to include with your response
- Executive summary (not to exceed two pages)
- Executed Letter of Qualification (Appendix A)
- Fee schedule listing fees per hour, per project, or otherwise
- Executed Letter of Intent (Appendix B)
- Business Registration Certificate (N.J.S.A. 52:32-44)
- Iran Disclosure of Investment Activities (N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-49.4)
- Statement of Ownership (N.J.S.A. 52:25-24.2)
- W-9 Form
- Political Contribution Disclosure Form (N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.26)
- Resumes of employees assigned to NHCAC
Key dates
- RFQ Publication Date
- October 29, 2026
- Receipt of Qualification Statements
- November 30, 2026 by 12:00PM Prevailing Time
- Opening of Bids
- December 1, 2026
- Review Team Analysis of Bids
- December 1, 2026
- Designation of Qualified Respondents
- December 23, 2026
How to submit
- Method
- Mail or hand delivery
- Instructions
- Submit one original and two copies, bound, signed, and acknowledged, to David Selig, Interim President/CEO, North Hudson Community Action Corporation, 800 31st Street, Union City, New Jersey 07087. Facsimile or email submissions will not be accepted.
Contract details
- Term
- Two years (years ended January 31, 2026 and January 31, 2027)
- Insurance and bonding
- Workers Compensation statutory and Employers Liability of at least 100/500/100; Comprehensive General Liability of $500,000 each occurrence; Automobile Liability of $500,000 each occurrence; Professional Liability of $1 Million each occurrence / $2 Million aggregate; 30 days written notice of cancellation.
- Funding
- Section 330 of the Public Health Services Act, 2 CFR Part 200 (Uniform Guidance), and State of New Jersey Department of the Treasury Circular 15-08-OMB