City of Orange Township Municipal Tax Appeal Real Estate Appraiser/Consultant Services RFQ 2026
Township of City of OrangeCity · Orange Township, NJ- Due
- Dec 4, 2025
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Oct 23, 2025
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Christopher M. Hartwyk
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
The City of Orange Township is soliciting Qualification Statements from qualified individuals and firms to serve as Real Estate Appraiser/Consultant, including the defense of tax appeals. Qualifications will be evaluated based on specified criteria. The selected individual or firm will be approved based on an annual amount not to exceed $15,000.00 for the period of January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026.
Qualification Statement
Experience and reputation in the field; Knowledge of the municipal corporation; Pertinent government experience; Other factors demonstrated to be in the best interest of the City.
SUMMARY
The City of Orange Township is soliciting Qualification Statements from qualified individuals and firms to serve as Real Estate Appraiser/Consultant, including the defense of tax appeals.
Qualifications will be evaluated based on specified criteria. The selected individual or firm will be approved based on an annual amount not to exceed $15,000.00 for the period of January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
4- Experience and reputation in the field
- Knowledge of the municipal corporation
- Pertinent government experience
- Other factors demonstrated to be in the best interest of the City
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Qualification Statement
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
17- Executive summary
- Letter of Qualification
- Respondent contact information
- Business organization description
- Principals' information
- Parent company information (if applicable)
- Affirmative action compliance evidence
- Years in business
- Years under current management
- Judgments for professional malpractice
- Bankruptcy/reorganization history
- Federal and state licenses
- Letter of Intent
- Proof of Insurance
- List of other engagements
- Business Registration Certificate
- Certification Employee Report
- Submit to
- City Attorney's Office, 2nd floor of Orange City Hall, Orange, New Jersey
- Duration
- 12 months
- Scope location
- Orange, New Jersey
- Reported agency
- City of Orange Township
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFQ from Township of City of Orange?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 4, 2025. 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 Attorney's Office, 2nd floor of Orange City Hall, Orange, New Jersey. For questions, contact Christopher M. Hartwyk.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFQ?
Most government agencies, including Township of City of Orange 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 RFQ 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.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Christopher M. Hartwyk. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Qualification Statement. 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: "Experience and reputation in the field; Knowledge of the municipal corporation; Pertinent government experience; Other factors demonstrated to be in the best interest of the City." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Township of City of Orange?
All active and historical solicitations from Township of City of Orange are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, Township of City of Orange 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 1 year. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this RFQ?
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: Executive summary, Letter of Qualification, Respondent contact information, Business organization description, Principals' information, Parent company information (if applicable), Affirmative action c. Review the full document from Township of City of Orange for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Orange, New Jersey. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.