General Legal Counsel Services

The Housing Authority of the City of Perth Amboy, New Jersey, requires a qualified legal firm to provide comprehensive general legal counsel services. The agency needs professional legal representation to guide its daily operations, ensure regulatory compliance, and protect its legal interests. This initiative aims to solve the agency's need for ongoing, expert legal oversight across its administrative, contractual, and board-level activities. The scope of work covers attending all meetings of the board of commissioners, as well as requested meetings with staff or board members. The selected counsel must supervise the legality of the official minutes of the authority and provide general advice to commissioners and staff regarding ordinary business matters. Additionally, the role requires reviewing and approving the legality of all contracts and payments, handling ordinary legal questions arising under contracts, and supervising the defense of all claims for personal injury and property damage. Eligible bidders must be onshore organizations based in the United States. The agency will allow the legal work to be performed offsite, though attendance at local board and staff meetings is required as specified. The contract period will span a duration of one year, and the agency is currently seeking proposals to determine the budget and pricing structure.