What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe City of East Orange seeks qualification proposals from interested persons and firms to provide municipal auditor and financial advisor services for the calendar year ending December 31, 2026. The selected vendor will perform a statutory audit of accounts and records across all funds, evaluate internal controls and statutory compliance, prepare audited statutory financial statements, review the annual budget, and provide ongoing financial, budgetary, accounting, and tax advice. Applicants must be US onshore organizations, hold valid Certified Public Accountants and Registered Municipal Accountants licenses issued in New Jersey, maintain a principal office in New Jersey, and demonstrate at least ten years of municipal auditing experience. Respondents must also assign senior staff with ten years of relevant experience, list municipal clients, and submit all nineteen mandatory administrative forms and disclosures. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the Procurement Portal by December 9, 2026, at 11:00 AM, following the question deadline of November 30, 2026, at 11:00 AM.
Scope of work
- Statutory audit of accounts and records of all funds for the calendar year ending December 31, 2026
- Perform tests of internal controls and compliance with statutory requirements
- Performance of a federal and state single audit in accordance with OMB Circular A-133 and NJ OMB Circular 04-04
- Preparation of the City's audited statutory financial statements
- Review of annual budget
- Accounting and tax guidance as needed throughout the year
- Meet with the Mayor, Administration and City Council as needed and requested
- Advise on legislative changes and provide financial and budgetary advice and analysis
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Qualifications of the individuals who will perform the tasks | Not specified |
| Experience and references | Not specified |
| Ability to provide services in a timely fashion | Not specified |
| Cost consideration | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Valid Certified Public Accountants license
- Valid Registered Municipal Accountants license issued by the appropriate authority of State of New Jersey
- Minimum of ten (10) years experience in providing auditing services to municipalities
- Assigned senior staff members must have at least ten (10) years of experience in providing audit services
- Must maintain a current principal office within the State of New Jersey
Documents to include with your response
- Executive summary
- Letter of Qualification
- Letter of Intent
- Non-Collusion Affidavit
- Disclosure of Ownership Form
- Insurance Requirement Acknowledgement Form
- EEO Affirmative Action Compliance Notice
- Business Registration Certificate
- Submission Form with cost details
- Certification of Non-Involvement in Prohibited Activities in Russia or Belarus
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via Procurement Portal
- Instructions
- Submitted electronically via https://vendors.planetbids.com/portal/85923/bo/bo-detail/147135. Only electronic proposals shall be accepted. Executive summary not to exceed two pages.
