What the buyer needs

AI summary

The vendor must maintain all required reports, analysis, data, and documentation related to the duties of the township appraiser.

Scope of work

Perform all work necessary to review and evaluate all challenged tax assessments
Work closely with the Tax Assessor to review and evaluate challenged assessments
Work with Township Tax Attorney to represent Township in litigation, trials, and hearings
Represent Township before Tax Court of New Jersey or Essex County Board of Taxation
Maintain all required reports, analysis, data, and documentation
Surrender property and furnish written consent to successor upon termination
Provide general advice and counseling as directed by Mayor and Council

Criterion	Weight / scoring
Cost	Not specified
Individual and Firm experience and reputation	Not specified
Availability to accommodate the meeting schedule and required needs of the Mayor and Council	Not specified

Certified General Real Estate Appraiser licensed to practice in the State of New Jersey
Appropriate experience in Tax Appeal litigation matters involving real estate appraisal, consulting, and valuation
Prior experience working with public sector clients, specifically representing municipal clients in tax appeal matters
Responsive to telephone calls and inquiries
Able to handle diverse and complicated issues and matters

Qualification Information and Cost Proposal
Acknowledgement of Receipt of Addenda Form (Exhibit A)
Ownership Disclosure Form (Exhibit B)
Affirmative Action Compliance Notice / Affidavit (Exhibit C)
Affidavit of Non-Collusion (Exhibit D)
Disclosure of Prohibited Investment Activities in Iran, Russia and Belarus (Exhibit G)
Signatory Page (Exhibit H)
RFP Document Checklist (Exhibit I)
New Jersey Business Registration Certificate (prior to award)
Documentation of professional liability/malpractice insurance

Method: Sealed hard copy and electronic copy (hand delivered or mailed)
Instructions: One (1) original hard copy clearly marked 'original' and one (1) complete copy in electronic format (CD/DVD/USB) in a sealed envelope addressed to Nikole H. Baltycki, Township Administrator, Township of West Caldwell, 30 Clinton Road, West Caldwell, New Jersey 07006. Facsimile or e-mail not accepted.