RFP #26-14 Professional Services (School Solicitor, Bond Counsel, Auditor, Architect of Record)

This contract awards four separate professional‑service agreements to distinct firms for the 2026‑2027 school year. The Moorestown Township Board of Education selected an architect of record, an audit firm, a school solicitor, and a bond‑counsel firm to provide specialized services that support the district’s operations, compliance, and capital‑financing needs. Each contract runs for twelve months, beginning July 1 2026 and ending June 30 2027. Fixed fees are disclosed for the audit ($53,500), solicitor ($170,000), and bond counsel ($20,000) services; the architect’s fee is variable and not disclosed. The procurement was made without public advertising under the professional‑services exemption, reflecting a non‑competitive, “other than full and open competition” approach. • Scope: Architectural design, financial audit, legal counsel, and bond‑issuance advice for a K‑12 district. • Vendors: Four separate firms each receiving a single‑service contract. • Value: Known fixed amounts total $243,500; the architect’s fee is unspecified, suggesting the overall contract value likely exceeds $300k. • Timeline: Proposal deadline March 31 2026; award approved May 19 2026; contract period July 1 2026 – June 30 2027.