About this opportunity
AI summaryThe Township of Mantua seeks a registered municipal accountant of New Jersey to serve as the township auditor for a one-year term from the date of award. The selected auditor must conduct the municipal audit, prepare the Annual Financial Statement and Annual Debt Statement, assist with budget preparation, and deliver related non-audit and financing services. Eligible applicants include onshore United States organizations that provide registered municipal accountants. Proposers must submit one copy of their proposal to Jennica Bileci, Township Administrator, by December 2, 2026, at 3:00 P.M., or digitally via email or online. The township evaluates proposals based on qualifications, merit, cost competitiveness, and experience and references.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- Township of Mantua
Scope of work
- Audit the Municipality financial statements of the various funds for the year ending December 31, 2025 and related statements and schedules
- Present the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards and Schedule of Expenditures of State Financial Assistance if required under Single Audit Law
- Examine documentary evidence and perform tests of compliance with applicable laws, regulations, contracts, and agreements
- Prepare the Annual Financial Statement, Annual Debt Statement, and assist in preparing the budget
- Testify when required on the financial condition of the Township
- Perform non-audit services that do not violate AICPA and Government Auditing Standards independence rules
- Prepare draft maturity schedules, tax rate projections, and compile/print Preliminary and Final Official Statements for financings
- Assist in preparing Annual Reports required by the SEC under Rule 15c2-12(b)(5)(i)(A) and (B) and assist with bond ratings
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Qualifications of the individual or firms who will perform the service or activity | Not specified |
| Experience and references | Not specified |
| Ability to perform the service or activity in a timely fashion, including staffing and the staff's familiarity of the service or activity | Not specified |
| Cost Competitiveness | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Must be a registered municipal accountant of the State of New Jersey, or a firm with one or more members who are registered municipal accountants of New Jersey
- Need not be a resident of the Township
Documents to include with your response
- Request for Proposal Checklist
- 1 original copy of complete proposal
- Listing of all post high school education of the applicant and/or firm members
- Dates of licensure in New Jersey and other states, professional affiliations, and public sector entities served
- Proposed cost of services including hourly rates and expense breakdowns
- Non-Collusion Affidavit properly notarized
- Stockholder Disclosure Certification
- Disclosure of Contributions to NJ ELEC
- Business Registration Certificate(s) for the State of New Jersey (must be submitted prior to award)
- Documentation of professional liability/malpractice insurance coverage
Key dates
- Submission Deadline
- December 2, 2026 3:00 P.M.
How to submit
- Method
- Hard copy
- Instructions
- Address all proposals to Township of Mantua, Attn: Jennica Bileci, Township Administrator, 401 Main Street, Mantua, NJ 08051. Submit one (1) original copy of the complete proposal.
Contract details
- Term
- One (1) year from date of award (or for a term of one (1) year from the first day of January in the year of appointment and until a successor is appointed and qualified)
- Insurance and bonding
- Documentation that insurance for professional liability/malpractice coverage with limits as to liability acceptable to the Township.