SOLICITOR/AUDITOR/ARCHITECT RFP Posted 4-8-2026

The Waterford Township Board of Education is seeking a combined vendor to provide ongoing legal counsel, audit/financial reporting services, and architectural design/consulting services for the 2026‑2027 school year, with two optional one‑year extensions. The solicitation requires firms to meet specific licensing and experience thresholds, submit hourly rates, and comply with extensive New Jersey statutory and anti‑discrimination requirements. Proposals are due May 6, 2026, and the contract period runs July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. • Solicitor services: ≥3 licensed attorneys, ≥10 years public‑entity experience, same‑day emergency response, out‑of‑hours availability. • Auditor services: ≥2 CPAs (≥7 years licensed) and ≥2 Registered School Board Accountants (≥5 years), ≥10 years NJ school‑district audit experience, hourly rate schedule required. • Architectural services: NJ‑licensed firm, ≥5 years school‑district experience, ability to secure permits and prepare grant applications, staff of engineers/surveyors, hourly rates required.