Professional Budget Consultant 2025

The City of Orange Township is seeking qualification statements from experienced professionals to provide budget consulting services for the 2025 calendar year. Respondents must be licensed by the State of New Jersey as both a Certified Public Accountant and a Registered Municipal Accountant, demonstrating expertise in independent audits of New Jersey municipalities. The selected consultant will provide opinions on the City's financial activities and procedures from January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025, and will be required to execute the City's standard agreement. Key responsibilities include reviewing budget documents, analyzing revenues and appropriations, preparing budget workbooks and tax impact analyses, attending council meetings, and preparing budget submissions to the State of New Jersey. The contract term spans the entire 2025 calendar year. Submissions, including a bound original, five paper copies, and a digital copy, must be received by 1:00 PM on February 13, 2025. Minimum qualifications include 10 years of experience providing financial consulting to governmental entities, with at least 5 years specifically serving New Jersey municipalities, and demonstrated knowledge of the City's current financial status. Respondents must include detailed information on experience, proposed fee schedules, and required compliance statements.