CITY OF ORANGE TOWNSHIP
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS/QUALIFICATIONS FOR
AUDITING/CONSULTANT SERVICES
CITY OF ORANGE
Contract Term
JANUARY 1, 2026 through DECEMBER 31, 2026
SUBMISSION DEADLINE
11:00 A.M.
February 4, 2026
ADDRESS ALL RESPONSES TO:
FINANCE DEPARTMENT, ROOM 206
29 NORTH DAY STREET
ORANGE, NEW JERSEY 07050
ATTN: NILE S. CLEMENTS, QUALIFIED PURCHASING AGENT
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Public Notice
Request for Proposals/Qualifications
Notice is hereby given that the City of Orange will receive Responses to the RFP/Q
on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 11:00 A.M. in City of Orange, City Hall, 29
North Day Street, Room 206, Orange, New Jersey for the following professional
services:
AUDITING/CONSULTANT SERVICES
Proposals are being solicited through a Fair and Open process in accordance with
N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4. Requests for Qualifications/Proposals (RFP/Q) may be
obtained at the City of Orange, 29 North Day Street, Orange, New Jersey 07050,
from Nile S. Clements, Qualified Purchasing Agent, between the hours of 9:00 A.M.
and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. All questions regarding the RFP/Q must be
made in writing and directed to the Qualified Purchasing Agent. Questions may be
faxed to (973) 6740621. Submissions must be made in the form required by the
specifications and one (1) original and five (5) copies must be delivered to reach the
Purchasing Agent prior to the time for the receipt of Proposal. All information
requested in the Request for Proposals must be provided or the submission may be
disqualified. Submissions must be sealed and plainly marked on the outside of the
sealed envelope to the services for which the Proposal is submitted. The City of
Orange Township reserves the right to reject any and all submissions, to waive any
informality in the RFP/Q process, and to accept any submissions which, in their
judgment, are most advantageous, price and other factors considered, and will best
serve the interest of the City of Orange Township. Submitters are required to comply
with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq and N.J.A.C. 17:27.
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GENERAL INFORMATION & SUMMARY
ORGANIZATION REQUESTING PROPOSALS
CITY OF ORANGE TOWNSHIP
29 NORTH DAY STREET
ORANGE, NEW JERSEY 07050
CONTACT PERSON
NILE S. CLEMENTS
QUALIFIED PURCHASING AGENT
FINANCE DEPARTMENT, ROOM 206
29 NORTH DAY STREET
ORANGE, NEW JERSEY 07050
(973)952-6113
PURPOSE OF REQUEST
The City of Orange is requesting submissions from qualified individuals and/or firms
to provide Auditing/Consultant services of a specialized nature to the city. Proposals
will be evaluated in accordance with the criteria set forth in this RFP/Q. One or more
individuals/firms may be selected to provide services.
PERIOD OF CONTRACT
January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026
CONTRACT FORM
The successful Respondent shall be required to execute the City’s form contract,
which includes the indemnification, insurance, termination and licensing provisions.
A complete copy of a draft City form contract is available upon request.
It is also agreed and understood that the acceptance of the final payment by
Contractor shall be considered a release in full of all claims against the City arising
out of, or by reason of, the work done and materials furnished under this Contract.
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DETAILED REQUIREMENTS OF THE
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS/QUALIFICATIONS FOR AUDITING/CONSULTANT
SERVICES
1. CITY OF ORANGE FACTS AND FIGURES – The City of Orange is a municipal
government entity. The City was incorporated in 1806 and operates pursuant to N.J.S.A.
40A:61-1 et seq. The City’s population is approximately 35,000 and it consists of
approximately 2.2 square miles of area. The City employs approximately 400 people in
about 10 departments and agencies. It owns various municipal buildings, parks and
recreation facilities. The City’s operating budget is over $90 million. It provides
significant and diverse services to its residents, including those in the senior, disabled,
veterans and other communities.
2. NATURE/ SCOPE OF SERVICES – The City of Orange is requesting submissions from
qualified individuals and/or firms to provide Auditing/Consultant Services. The
Respondent will be required to conduct an audit of the individual funds and the account
group of the City of Orange, New Jersey. The Respondent will be required to perform,
but not be limited to, the following services:
3. Perform Annual Audit to include department and agencies pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:5-4.
4. Perform Annual Single Audit to satisfy Federal requirements and the audit of grant
programs.
5. Review the Annual Budget, Financial and Debt Statement prior to their filing/adoption
consistent with statutory deadlines.
6. Perform audit of Deferred Compensation Plan.
7. Perform audit of Municipal Court funds.
8. Perform audit of Community Development Grants, and other grants of the City.
9. Perform audit of Sub-grantees records as needed.
10. Respond to inquiries concerning financial and tax matters associated with the City on an
as needed basis.
The audit must be done in accordance with U.S. generally accepted auditing standards and the
standards applicable to financial statements contained in the Government Auditing Standards
issued by the Comptroller General of the United States, the audit requirements prescribed by the
Division of Local Government Services, Department of Community Affairs, State of New Jersey
and the provisions of U.S. Office of Management and Budget Circular A-133, “Audits of States,
Local Governments and Non-Profit Organizations” and State of New Jersey OMB Circular 04-04,
“Single Audit Policy for Recipients of Federal Grants, State Grants and State Aid”.
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3. STANDARD REQUIREMENTS OF TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS – Respondents
should submit technical qualifications which contain the following:
a. The name of the Respondent, the principal place of business and, if different, the place
where the services will be provided.
b. Respondent must have a minimum of fifteen (15) years, experience, as an auditor, and a
minimum of ten (10) years, experience, servicing the City of Orange or other
governmental entities.
c. The education, qualifications, experience, and training of all persons who would be
assigned to provide services along with their names and titles.
1. The Respondent must be both a Certified Public Accountant and a
Registered Municipal Accountant.
d. A listing of all other engagements where services of the types being proposed were
provided in the past five (5) years. This should include other municipal governments
and other levels of government. Contact information for the recipients of the similar
services must be provided. The City may obtain references from any of the parties listed.
1. A description of all other areas of Auditing/Consultant services of the
Respondent, with emphasis on a description of those services of interest to a
municipal government client.
e. A Statement that neither the firm nor any individuals assigned to this engagement are
suspended, or otherwise prohibited from professional practice by any federal, state, or
local agency.
f. An Affirmative Action Statement (copy of form attached).
g. A completed Non-Collusion Affidavit (copy of form attached).
h. A statement that the Respondent will comply with the General Terms and Conditions
required by the City and enter into the City’s standard Professional Services Contract. i.
A copy of the Respondent’s Business Registration Certificate.
4. COST ANALYSIS - Respondents should submit a cost analysis which would include any
proposed retainer, the services to be provided for the retainer, if services will be provided at a
flat rate, if all or any services will be billed through hourly rates and what are the established
rate(s). The City does not provide payment for or reimbursement for travel expenses.
5. SUBMISSION EVALUATION – The City will select the most advantageous submission based
on all of the evaluation factors set forth at the end of this RFP/Q. The City will make the award(s)
that is in the best interest of the City.
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This page summarizes the opportunity, including an overview and a preview of the attached documents.