Municipal budget consultant services for city council

The City of East Orange, Essex County, New Jersey, is requesting qualifications for Municipal Budget Consultant Services for City Council under an RFQ with proposals due December 9, 2026 at 11:00 a.m.

Respondents must hold registration as a Municipal Accountant or Certified Municipal Financial Officer in New Jersey and demonstrate a minimum of five years of experience in municipal budget development, evaluation, analysis, and revision, with extensive experience in New Jersey calendar year municipal budgets and applicable state law. These certifications and experience levels are non-waivable eligibility filters.

The scope includes comprehensive review, analysis, and recommendations on the Calendar Year 2027 Municipal Budget; meetings with City Council members; attendance at budget hearing meetings; coordination with Administration; attendance at all City Council meetings where formal action on the budget is scheduled; and preparation of reports as requested by a majority of Council. The contract term runs January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2027. Place of performance is East Orange, New Jersey.

No minimum payment is guaranteed. The City reserves the right to cancel the contract with 30 days written notice. Professional liability insurance is required at a minimum of $1 million per claim and $3 million aggregate. Payment processing occurs on the 1st and 15th of each month following receipt of approved vouchers and invoices.

Selection criteria are weighted equally at 25 percent each: qualifications of assigned individuals, experience and references, ability to perform services in a timely fashion, and cost considerations. Respondents must submit 19 mandatory documents including certifications, affidavits, insurance acknowledgements, and compliance forms. Electronic submission is required through https://vendors.planetbids.com/portal/85923/bo/bo-detail/147134. Questions are due November 30, 2026 at 11:00 a.m.