Real property appraisal services and in defense of assessment appeals

Description: The City of East Orange seeks qualified appraisal firms to value and defend approximately 3,775 residential, commercial, and industrial property assessment appeals for tax years 2019 through 2026 before the Essex County Board of Taxation and the New Jersey Tax Court. Services include appraisal reports and summaries, review of tax-abated properties, complex valuations, settlement conferences, and testimony, with reports required to follow New Jersey appraisal standards and USPAP. The City seeks multiple firms for a one-year term from January 1 through December 31, 2027, and requires New Jersey licensure, relevant municipal experience, references, and specified professional liability insurance.