Project Information

Bid Title

Request for Qualifications 2026 - FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES, CITY AUDITOR AND OTHER ACCOUNTING AND/OR AUDITING SERVICES, INSURANCE BROKER SERVICES, BROKER INSURANCE SERVICES FOR PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE PROGRAM

Issuing Agency

City of Long Branch

Location

New Jersey

Published Date

Oct 31, 2025

Closing Date

Dec 5, 2025

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

Bid Title:	Request for Qualifications 2026
Category:	Purchasing
Status:	Open

Description: 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: FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES CITY AUDITOR AND OTHER ACCOUNTING AND/OR AUDITING SERVICES INSURANCE BROKER SERVICES BROKER INSURANCE SERVICES FOR PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE PROGRAM 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 any and 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 Publication Date/Time: 10/31/2025 12:00 AM Closing Date/Time: 12/5/2025 12:00 AM Related Documents: RFQ Auditor 2026 102825 RFQ Insurance 2026 102825 RFQ CY 26 Financial Advisory Services 102825 RFQ CY 26 Broker Property Casualty Insurance 102825

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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 .

Commodity Codes

• NAICS 524210Insurance Agencies and Brokerages
• NAICS 541219Other Accounting Services
• NAICS 541611Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services

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