RFQ’s Professional Services (Tax Appraiser and Public Defender-Public Conflict Defender)

The City of Hackensack is seeking qualified firms or individuals to provide two distinct professional services: (1) a Public Defender/Conflict Public Defender to represent individuals in criminal matters where a conflict exists with the city’s primary public defender, and (2) a Tax Appeal Appraiser to conduct property tax appraisal services for appeals. Submissions must be sealed hard‑copy qualification statements delivered by mail or hand‑delivery to the City Clerk’s Office by the deadline. No electronic submissions are accepted, and the Municipal Appointing Authority will select and approve the professionals after the deadline. • Two separate service categories: legal defense (conflict cases) and property tax appraisal. • Submission must be a sealed hard‑copy qualification statement; no fax/email. • Deadline for submission: August 19 2026, 11:00 A.M. (local time). • Primary contact: Qualified Purchasing Agent Monica Villafana.