BC-RFPQ-23-003 - Bergen County Various Financial Professional Services for the 2023 Calendar Year

The County of Bergen has awarded a contract for Financial and Auditing Professional Services for the 2023 Calendar Year to five vendors: Acacia Financial Group, Inc., NW Financial Group, LLC, Phoenix Advisors, LLC, Pino Consulting Group Inc., and Wielkotz Company LLC. The contract was awarded through a fair and open process under the New Jersey Unit Pay-To-Play Law. The scope of work includes providing financial and auditing services to the County. Key points to consider are: * The contract was awarded to five vendors, indicating a potential for multiple providers to offer similar services. * The contract term is for one year, from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023. * The contract value is not explicitly stated, but the fact that five vendors were awarded the contract suggests a potentially significant budget allocation. * The contract was initiated by the Division of Purchasing, and the award was made by the County Executive or his designee. • The contract is subject to the New Jersey Unit Pay-To-Play Law, which may impact the selection of vendors and the award process. • The contract includes a provision for the County Executive or his designee to execute documents and issue purchase orders as necessary. • The contract is for a specific scope of work, including financial and auditing services, and may not be transferable to other areas of the County's operations.