Bergenfield Borough Opengov #2026-RFP-004

Bergenfield, NJ Seeks Professional Property Revaluation Services for Tax Equalization

The Borough of Bergenfield, New Jersey, is seeking qualified appraisal firms to perform a comprehensive property revaluation for all real property within the municipality to ensure tax equalization for the 2027 tax year. - Government Buyer: - Borough of Bergenfield, Administration Office, Borough Administrator - Scope of Services: - Complete revaluation of approximately 7,459 property parcels, including residential, commercial, industrial, apartment, public, charitable, cemetery, and miscellaneous properties - Services include data preparation, field inspections (interior and exterior), valuation using cost, sales comparison, and income approaches, mapping, taxpayer education, informal hearings, and defense of appeals before the Bergen County Board of Taxation and Tax Court - All properties, including exempt and under-construction parcels, are included - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with New Jersey statutes and regulations for property revaluation - Performance bond required - Affirmative action and ADA compliance - Electronic proposal submission, bid guarantee, and detailed qualifications required - Strict milestone schedule for inspections, hearings, and value submission - No specific OEMs or product vendors are named, as this is a professional services procurement

Description

The Borough of Bergenfield is soliciting sealed proposals from qualified appraisal firms to provide professional services for the complete revaluation of all real property within the Borough for tax equalization purposes. This revaluation is mandated by the Bergen County Board of Taxation and approved by the New Jersey Division of Taxation, with an implementation date of October 1, 2026, effective for the 2027 tax year. The project involves assessing various property classifications within the Borough, which has a population of approximately 28,000 and covers about 2.9 square miles. Proposals must be submitted electronically by June 10, 2026, and the contract award is anticipated by June 16, 2026.

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