Ccrfp for auditor

The New Jersey Municipal Excess Liability Joint Insurance Fund (NJMEL) is conducting a Competitive Contracting Request for Proposals (CCRFP 25-04) to procure professional auditing services for a three-year term from January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2028. The solicitation, which covers Morris County, seeks a Certified Public Accounting firm to perform comprehensive annual financial audits, prepare statutory reports, evaluate internal controls, and ensure compliance with New Jersey's regulatory requirements for joint insurance funds. Specific deliverables include a Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) and audits conducted in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards. Proposers must be both a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and a Registered Municipal Accountant (RMA) with demonstrated experience in joint insurance funds or public entity auditing. The proposal will be evaluated using a 50-point scoring system, with 25 points allocated to technical capabilities, 15 points to managerial qualifications, and 10 points to cost. The bid is due on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at 10:00 A.M., with proposers required to submit detailed information about staff qualifications, project management capabilities, references, and potential conflicts of interest.

The procurement appears to be open to all qualified accounting firms without specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Proposers must submit various certifications, including affirmative action documentation, proof of business registration, and disclosures related to political contributions, investment activities, and potential conflicts of interest. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the auditing services suggests a significant professional services contract. The competitive contracting process will be conducted through a fair and open method, with careful evaluation of each proposal's technical, managerial, and cost components. Prospective bidders will need to demonstrate substantial expertise in municipal and insurance fund financial auditing, with a focus on thorough financial reporting, compliance, and internal control assessment. The contract's three-year duration indicates NJMEL's intent to establish a long-term relationship with a qualified auditing firm that can provide consistent, high-quality financial oversight across its member funds and affiliated programs.