Jumaane Williams has billed campaign consultants amid rumors of a mayoral bid

Public Advocate Jumaane Williams reported signing contracts with people who would help him run a race, days after Mayor Adams was hit with a federal indictment — the latest sign that progressive police are preparing a bid for a possible special mayoral election, sources said to The Post.

Williams, who would succeed Hizzoner if he leaves office, recorded a pair of $10,000 invoices on Oct. 1 for consulting work from strategists Alex Voetsch and Trip Yang, both of whom handled his 2019 public advocacy run, financial records show campaign.

“If something walks like a duck, talks like a duck, then it’s a duck,” says veteran Democratic campaign consultant Hank Sheinkopf.

By spending the money now, Sheinkopf said, “(Williams) is telling anyone who wants to participate that if there’s a special, he means it.”

Sources familiar with Williams’ strategy say he is preparing for “any eventuality,” whether it be his re-election as public advocate or running for a nonpartisan special mayoral election if Adams resigns or is forced out of office .

“While no official decision has been made yet, I think he is leaning toward running in a special election if he is the incumbent, acting mayor,” the source said.

“Getting his old team back together was a priority so he could be ready at any time.”

Williams has avoided answering directly whether he would make a bid for City Hall but sparked speculation after he sent a fundraising email just days after Adams was hit with bribery and bank fraud allegations.

Other high-profile politicians questioning whether to enter the potential race include former disgraced Governor Andrew Cuomo and Attorney General Letitia James.