Financial Services

The Northwest Bergen County Utilities Authority (NBCUA) is seeking qualified firms to provide professional financial services through a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) issued on December 1, 2025, with a submission deadline of December 15, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. The procurement seeks providers for three primary service categories: Audit and Accounting, Bond Underwriting, and Financial Consultant services. Respondents must submit their Qualification Statements electronically through the Euna E-procurement portal at www.BergenBids.com. The Authority will evaluate submissions based on the totality of submitted information and reserves the right to conduct interviews with selected respondents. Following the qualification review, NBCUA may proceed with either a Request for Proposal (RFP) or direct negotiation process at its sole discretion. Respondents must demonstrate comprehensive financial expertise and be prepared to meet the stringent requirements outlined in the procurement documents.

The procurement is subject to New Jersey's Pay-to-Play Law and follows a "fair and open process" as defined by state regulations. Respondents must meet specific insurance requirements, including Workers Compensation and $2 million in Professional Liability and General Commercial Liability coverage at the time of contract award. Mandatory compliance with various state-specific regulations is required, including affirmative action language, nondiscrimination policies, and specific disclosure forms related to investments in Iran and activities in Russia and Belarus. Bidders must complete several mandatory forms, including an Ownership Disclosure Statement, Iran Investment Disclosure, and a Prohibited Activities Certification. While no specific set-aside designations were explicitly mentioned, the procurement emphasizes equal opportunity and requires contractors to demonstrate commitments to diverse hiring practices. The RFQ does not specify a precise contract value or budget range, with pricing and compensation to be determined through the qualification and subsequent negotiation processes.