East Orange Real Property Appraisal and Assessment Appeals Defense Services

The City of East Orange seeks qualification proposals for real property appraisal services and the defense of assessment appeals to assist the Tax Assessor with determining fair market values and defending municipal assessments. Required tasks include providing general appraisal advice and reports, assisting with the valuation of complex and tax-abated properties, attending litigation settlement conferences, and testifying before relevant judicial or quasi-judicial bodies. The resulting contract term runs from January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2027. Eligible respondents must maintain a principal office in New Jersey, hold a valid state appraisal license or certification, possess at least five years of experience serving municipal clients, and assign senior staff with five years of experience. Proposals must include required qualification statements, staffing details, cost information, and nineteen mandatory compliance forms. Interested firms must submit questions by 11:00 AM on November 30, 2026, and submit final electronic proposals via the PlanetBids procurement portal by 11:00 AM on December 9, 2026.