RFP RFP Tax Attorney Posted: 08/03/2026 04:00 PM Due By: 08/14/2026 10:00 AM

The City of Bayonne, New Jersey, is actively soliciting proposals from qualified Professional Services providers for the appointment of a municipal Tax Attorney. This critical role involves handling and representing the City in a comprehensive range of tax-related matters. The scope of work specifically includes managing tax appeals held before the county board of taxation and the tax court of the State of New Jersey, requiring a deep understanding of general New Jersey tax law. The successful firm will provide expert legal counsel and representation to protect the City's financial interests and ensure compliance with state tax regulations. The contract term for these essential legal services is scheduled to commence on or about October 1, 2026, and conclude on December 31, 2026, indicating a focused, short-term engagement. Prospective contractors must meet rigorous qualifications to be considered for this professional services contract. A fundamental requirement is a license to practice law in the State of New Jersey for a period of no less than ten (10) years preceding the proposed appointment, coupled with eligibility to appear before all state and federal courts in New Jersey, as well as New Jersey administrative agencies and the Office of Administrative Law. Furthermore, applicants must demonstrate a minimum of five (5) years’ experience testifying as an expert before both county boards of taxation and in the State Tax Court. To substantiate this experience, a listing of New Jersey State Tax Court cases in which the firm's attorneys have testified in the past year is mandatory. Firms must also maintain a bona fide principal office within the State of New Jersey and provide a comprehensive list of past and present municipal or government authorities they have successfully represented, highlighting their relevant public sector experience. No mandatory pre-bid meetings or site visits are indicated for this solicitation. Detailed submission instructions dictate that responses must include one (1) originally signed copy, which should be bound or stapled, alongside one (1) electronic copy of the entire document submitted on a USB drive or disc. Essential standardized submission forms must be completed, including the “Proposal, Qualifications and Costs Submission Form,” a signed and notarized “Non-Collusion Affidavit,” a Disclosure of Ownership form, a copy of the vendor’s current “New Jersey Business Registration Certificate,” a Certificate of Good Standing from the NJ Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services, and a signed W-9 form. All responses must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the vendor’s name and the specific nature of the Professional Services contract sought by the City. The firm submission deadline is precisely August 14, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. local prevailing time. Responses are to be delivered to the City of Bayonne, Attn: Office of the City Clerk, located at 630 Avenue C, Room 2, Bayonne, New Jersey 07002. No bid security or bonds are specified.