What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe Township of West Caldwell seeks auditor services for one year. Services include preparing financial statements, audits, debt statements, and state budget documents. The selected vendor will offer technical and financial advice to town officials. They will also provide planning and general advice as requested by the mayor, council, and administrator. The auditor will prepare detailed reports on matters referred by the mayor and council. Assistance will be provided for decisions and processes related to issuing instruments of indebtedness.
Scope of work
- Prepare, draft and review opinions on ordinances, statutes or laws affecting bonds or notes
- Preparation of bond ordinances
- Preparation and review of public finance resolutions
- Assist in reviews and updates of official statements associated with debt issuances
- Attend bond or note bid openings and assist in analyzing bids
- Assist in relationship management with rating agencies
- Provide legal opinions on sale of bonds and notes
- Provide advice on legal and financial matters and attend meetings when requested
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Cost | Not specified |
| Relevance and Extent of Qualifications, Experience, Reputation | Not specified |
| Technical Qualification contains all required information | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Attorney in good standing of the bar of the State of New Jersey
- At least ten (10) years' experience practicing law
- At least five (5) years general experience representing municipal, county and state agencies in public finance and bond matters
- Must be responsive to telephone calls and inquiries
Documents to include with your response
- Qualification Information and Cost Proposal
- Proof of Business Registration Certificate
- Acknowledgement of Receipt of Addenda Form (Exhibit A)
- Ownership Disclosure Certification / Shareholder Disclosure Form (Exhibit B)
- Affirmative Action 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)
- Proof of professional liability/malpractice insurance
How to submit
- Method
- Hand delivery or mail in a sealed envelope
- Instructions
- Submit one (1) original hard copy and one (1) complete electronic copy (CD/DVD/USB) in a sealed envelope marked 'RFP for Bond Counsel Services. Attn: Nikole H. Baltycki.' to Nikole H. Baltycki, Township Administrator, Township of West Caldwell, 30 Clinton Road, West Caldwell, New Jersey 07006. Facsimile or e-mail not accepted.