# Orange Township Civicplus #116

Municipal Real Estate Appraisal and Tax Appeal Consulting Services

**Posted:** November 13, 2026
**Respond By:** December 10, 2026
**Identifier:** 116
**NAICS:** 531320, 531390

The City of Orange Township seeks a qualified real estate appraisal consultant to support municipal tax assessment and appeals work.
- **Government buyer:** City of Orange Township, Business Administrator Christopher M. Hartwyk; services support the City and its Municipal Tax Assessor.
- **Services requested:** Real estate appraisal and consulting, including defense of tax appeals.
- **Qualifications:** State Certified Appraiser; knowledge of residential and commercial assessment and appraisal practices; experience before the Essex County Tax Board, State Tax Court, and other appropriate appeal bodies.
- **Compensation:** Annual amount capped at $15,000.
- **OEMs and vendors:** No OEMs, vendors, or specific appraisal firms are named.

### Description

The City of Orange Township is requesting qualifications from individuals and firms to provide municipal real estate appraiser/consultant services, including defense of tax appeals. The selected appraiser must be State Certified and demonstrate knowledge of residential and commercial assessment and appraisal practices, as well as relevant tax board and court experience. The qualification period is January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2027, and the approved annual amount will not exceed $15,000. The submission deadline is December 10, 2026, at 1:00 PM.

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