What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe Passaic Valley Water Commission requires public auditor professional services on an as-requested basis for Project No. 27-PA-01. The selected professional will perform offsite work under a non-negotiable one-year contract, with an obligation to assist during any transition period up to 90 calendar days beyond expiration. Eligibility is restricted to onshore USA entities that comply with New Jersey business registration requirements under N.J.S.A. 52:32-44. Proposals must include a schedule of rates and expenses, mandatory certifications, and required forms such as the conflict of interest certification, non-collusion affidavit, and disclosure of ownership statement. Proposers must submit all materials electronically through the commission's e-bidding platform by December 8, 2026, at 2:00 PM prevailing time. Once opened, submissions must remain firm for at least 60 days.
Scope of work
- Provide assistance to the Commission, on an as-requested basis, for Professional Services for Public Auditor
- Perform additional services outside the scope as agreed to in writing by the Commission
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| The overall background, qualifications, skills, and experience of the firm and its staff | sliding scale of 1 to 10 |
| The firm's familiarity with the work, requirements, and systems of PVWC | sliding scale of 1 to 10 |
| The firm's capacity to meet the requirements of the Project | sliding scale of 1 to 10 |
Minimum qualifications
- Compliance with N.J.S.A. 52:32-44 (Business Registration of Public Contractors)
- Compliance with N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27 et seq. (Contract Compliance and Equal Employment Opportunities)
- Experience as a professional/licensed professional practicing in New Jersey
- Qualifications and experience to perform public auditor assignments for PVWC
Documents to include with your response
- Identification Page
- Experience / Reputation narrative
- Knowledge of Subject Matter narrative
- Availability of Personnel & Resources information
- Qualifications and Experiences narrative
- Statement of Ownership (Ownership Disclosure Certification)
- Insurance Requirements and Acknowledgement Form
- Conflict of Interest Certification
- Non-Collusion Affidavit
- New Jersey Business Registration Certificate
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via the Commission's e-Bidding Platform
- Instructions
- Submitted electronically at https://www.bidnetdirect.com/new-jersey/passaicvalleywatercommission; no paper, hand-delivered, mailed, overnight-delivery, facsimile, or email submissions accepted