MRRSA 2026 Professional Auditing Services

The Manasquan River Regional Sewerage Authority (MRRSA) has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for professional auditing services for fiscal year 2026, covering municipalities including Farmingdale, Freehold Borough, Freehold Township, Howell Township, and Wall Township. The procurement seeks a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Registered Municipal Accountant (RMA) to conduct comprehensive financial auditing services, including preparing the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) and providing related consulting services. Qualified respondents must demonstrate at least ten years of experience serving New Jersey sewerage authorities, municipal utilities authorities, or municipally owned sewerage utilities, and must comply with professional auditing standards including Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS) and New Jersey Local Authorities Fiscal Control Law. The RFP was advertised on January 2, 2026, with proposals due by January 14, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. through the Bonfire electronic procurement platform. The anticipated contract award date is January 21, 2026, with services extending through December 31, 2026, and potential vendors may attend the proposal opening in-person, virtually via Google Meet, or telephonically.

The solicitation follows a "Fair and Open" procurement process in accordance with New Jersey statutes, with compensation structured on a fixed-fee basis. Respondents must submit a compensation proposal form and general fee schedule, and meet extensive mandatory documentation requirements including a New Jersey Business Registration Certificate, affirmative action compliance documentation, non-collusion affidavits, and ownership disclosure statements. Insurance requirements are substantial, mandating professional liability coverage of $1,000,000 per claim and $2,000,000 aggregate, along with commercial general liability insurance of $1,000,000 per claim and $3,000,000 aggregate. Vendors must also provide current peer review reports demonstrating professional competence. No specific incumbent vendor information is disclosed in the RFP, and no specific budget range or award value is explicitly stated. The procurement appears open to qualified professional auditing firms with demonstrated expertise in municipal and sewerage authority financial reporting and audit services.