City of Bayonne Tax Attorney Professional Services RFP 2026
City of BayonneCity · Bayonne, NJ- Due
- Aug 14, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Aug 3, 2026
- Duration
- 3 months
The 30-second brief
The City of Bayonne is seeking proposals for a municipal tax attorney to handle all tax-related matters, including tax appeals before the Hudson County Board of Taxation and the Tax Court of New Jersey. Responding firms must be licensed to practice law in New Jersey for at least ten years and have at least five years of experience testifying as an expert before tax boards. The contract term is scheduled from October 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026. Required submission documents include a Non-Collusion Affidavit, Disclosure of Ownership, NJ Business Registration Certificate, and a Certificate of Good Standing. Proposals are due by August 14, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. local time at the Office of the City Clerk.
Tax appeal representation, Legal counsel on tax matters, Expert testimony
Adherence to minimum requirements, technical competence, ability to perform timely, history of past success with government agencies, credentials of personnel, cost/rate proposal
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Summary
The City of Bayonne is seeking proposals for a municipal tax attorney to handle all tax-related matters, including tax appeals before the Hudson County Board of Taxation and the Tax Court of New Jersey.
Responding firms must be licensed to practice law in New Jersey for at least ten years and have at least five years of experience testifying as an expert before tax boards. The contract term is scheduled from October 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026. Required submission documents include a Non-Collusion Affidavit, Disclosure of Ownership, NJ Business Registration Certificate, and a Certificate of Good Standing. Proposals are due by August 14, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. local time at the Office of the City Clerk.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
6- Adherence to minimum requirements
- Technical competence
- Ability to perform timely
- History of past success with government agencies
- Credentials of personnel
- Cost/rate proposal
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
3- Tax appeal representation
- Legal counsel on tax matters
- Expert testimony
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
6- Proposal Qualifications and Costs Submission Form
- Non-Collusion Affidavit
- Disclosure of Ownership form
- New Jersey Business Registration Certificate
- Certificate of Good Standing
- W-9 form
REQUIRED STAFFING
Tax Attorney
- Submit to
- City of Bayonne, Attn: Office of the City Clerk, 630 Avenue C, Room 2, Bayonne, New Jersey 07002
- Scope location
- Bayonne, NJ
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from City of Bayonne?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is August 14, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: City of Bayonne, Attn: Office of the City Clerk, 630 Avenue C, Room 2, Bayonne, New Jersey 07002.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including City of Bayonne in NJ, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
What staffing is required for this project?
This solicitation outlines specific staffing requirements. The required roles include: Tax Attorney. Proposers should demonstrate relevant qualifications and experience for each required role.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Tax appeal representation, Legal counsel on tax matters, Expert testimony. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Adherence to minimum requirements, technical competence, ability to perform timely, history of past success with government agencies, credentials of personnel, cost/rate proposal" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of Bayonne?
All active and historical solicitations from City of Bayonne are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, City of Bayonne regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 3 months. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Proposal Qualifications and Costs Submission Form, Non-Collusion Affidavit, Disclosure of Ownership form, New Jersey Business Registration Certificate, Certificate of Good Standing, W-9 form. Additionally, proposals should address staffing requirements as outlined in the solicitation. Review the full document from City of Bayonne for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Bayonne, NJ. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.