CITY OF LONG
BRANCH
MONMOUTH COUNTY, NEW JERSEY
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CONTRACT
CITY AUDITOR, AND OTHER ACCOUNTING AND/OR
AUDITING SERVICES
MAYOR JOHN PALLONE
CHARLES F. SHIRLEY, BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR
CITY COUNCIL
ROSE WIDDIS
BILL DANGLER
GLENN RASSAS
MARIO VIEIRA
DR. ANITA VOOGT
PROPOSAL DUE DATE: DECEMBER 4, 2025 @11AM
City of Long Branch
Request for Qualifications
Notice is hereby given that the City of Long Branch will receive Qualifications on
Thursday December 4, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. in City of Long Branch, City Hall, 344
Broadway Avenue, Long Branch, New Jersey for the following professional services:
• CITY AUDITOR AND OTHER ACCOUNTING AND/OR AUDITING
SERVICES
Qualifications are being solicited through a Fair and Open process in accordance with
N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5 et seq, and the Municipal Code of the City of Long Branch
Requests for Qualifications (RFQ) may be obtained at the City of Long Branch 344
Broadway Avenue, Long Branch, New Jersey 07740, Attn: David Spaulding, Purchasing
Agent, between the hours of 8:30 A.M. and 4:30 P.M. Monday through Friday or
www.longbranch.org the City of Long Branch’s website. Qualification submissions may
be mailed upon request by calling the Purchasing Agent’s office (732) 571-5656. All
questions regarding the RFQ must be made in writing and directed to the Purchasing
Agent. Questions may be faxed to (732) 222-1516. Submissions must be made in the
form required by the specifications and one (1) original and one (1) electronic format
(flash drive) copy must be delivered to reach the City Clerk prior to the time for the
receipt of Qualification(s). All information requested in the Request for Qualifications
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
Qualification is submitted.
**Any Addenda will be issued on the website. Therefore, all interested respondents
should check the website from now through bid opening. It is the sole responsibility
of the respondent to be knowledgeable of all addenda related to this procurement.
City of Long Branch reserves the right to reject all submissions, to waive any informality
in the RFQ 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 Long Branch. Submitters are required to comply with the requirements of
N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq., N.J.A.C. 17:27, and the “Pay to Play” ordinance of the City of
Long Branch.
David Spaulding
Purchasing Agent
City of Long Branch
County of Monmouth
Proposals will be reviewed, and award of the contract will be based upon the
following criteria:
• Experience and reputation of the firm in providing New Jersey municipal
financial auditing and accounting services. (20) POINTS
• Qualifications of the individuals who will perform the required services,
and their respective participation. (10) POINTS
• Experience of the individuals as it relates to the expertise required to
perform the contract. (10) POINTS
• Ability of the firm to perform the services on a timely basis, including
staffing and asset allocation, and familiarity with the subject matter.
(10) POINTS
• Experience with or specific knowledge of the City of Long Branch as it
pertains to this contract. (20) POINTS
• References from other municipal clients (10) POINTS
• Cost consideration, including, but not limited to, fees and/or fee schedule
to be charged, fees paid by public entities of similar size and make-up for
comparable level of services, and, if applicable, cost that would be
incurred by the City to contract with a new firm (i.e. estimated cost for
current firm to review and close out all files, and new firm to review and
get up to speed on all open files). (20) POINTS
Request for Qualifications for 2026 Appointment of City Auditor
The City of Long Branch is requesting qualifications from accountants, licensed
as a Registered Municipal Accountant by State of New Jersey, to conduct an
audit of financial records of the City for the calendar year ending December 31,
2025, in accordance with New Jersey statutory requirements. The auditor will be
required to prepare and file the City’s Annual Financial Statement and Annual
Debt Statement with the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Division
of Local Government Services. Additionally, the successful firm may be required
to perform additional accounting and/or auditing services as may be required by
the City during the term of the contract, January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026.
Qualifications submission must include all the following:
1. Name of individual with RMA license applying for appointment as auditor
2. Name, address, phone and fax number of firm (if multiple office sites, list
all, and indicate corporate office).
3. Biography or history of the firm.
4. List of principals and/or partners of the firm.
5. List of personnel that would be assigned to Long Branch audit, including
a summary of their educations, licenses, qualifications, expertise and
experience as it relates to the services the City requires.
6. List of References from at least three municipalities for which firm has
provided similar services, including name, address, phone and contact
information.
7. Provide prior experience, if any, the firm may have in providing services
to the City of Long Branch, and in what capacity.
8. List of municipalities currently under contract with the firm.
9. Cost Proposal:
• Provide a Lump Sum Fee for audit of 2025 financial records, and
preparation and filing of Financial and Debt Statements as outlined
in the paragraph above and in accordance with New Jersey
statutes, rules and regulations regarding annual audit of municipal
records.
• Provide a fee schedule by name and title of the personnel that
would be assigned to perform any accounting/auditing services that
may be required by the City during the term of the contract.
10. Copy of current Certificate of Insurance for Professional Liability
Coverage.
One original and one (1) flash drive copy of the submission package must be
submitted to the City for consideration. In addition to the above required
information, firms must provide all documents indicated on the Submission
Package Check List. Failure to provide all required documents may result in the
proposal not being considered.
Additional Pay to Play Requirements
Contractors are advised of the responsibility to file an annual disclosure statement on
political contributions with the New Jersey Election Enforcement Commission, pursuant
to N.J.S.A. 19:44-20.13 (P.L. 2005, c, 271, s.3), if the contractor receives contracts in
excess of $50,000 in the aggregate from public entities during the calendar year. It is the
contractor’s responsibility to determine if filing is necessary. Additional information on
this requirement is available from ELEC at 888-313-3532 or at www.elec.state.nj.us .
This page summarizes the opportunity, including an overview and a preview of the attached documents.
