What the buyer needs

AI summary

The government authority in Parsippany, NJ seeks a vendor to provide fund defense panel services. The buyer requires one or more defense attorneys to serve on its defense panel. The chosen vendor will perform all work offsite. Only United States organizations qualify for this opportunity. The buyer requests proposal submissions for the budget and accepts digital responses via email or online. Prospective bidders must submit all questions no later than October 29, 2026.

Scope of work

Legal defense services related to the operation of local government units in New Jersey
Litigation of worker's compensation claims
Title 59 (Tort Claims Act) liability matters involving New Jersey governmental entities

How proposals are evaluated

Criterion	Weight / scoring
Qualifications of the individuals who will perform the tasks and the amounts of their respective participation	Not specified
Experience in providing professional services to the Ocean County Joint Insurance Fund and references related thereto	Not specified
Ability to perform the tasks in a timely fashion, including staffing and familiarity with the subject matter and the Ocean County Joint Insurance Fund	Not specified
Location of primary office in relation to the Ocean County Joint Insurance Fund members	Not specified
Thoroughness and completeness of the applicant’s submittal	Not specified

Minimum qualifications

Onshore (USA Organization Only)
Legal Defense services related to New Jersey local government units, worker's compensation claims, and Title 59 liability matters
Experience, qualifications, and reputation in the field for the position sought
Experience and knowledge of the Ocean County Municipal Joint Insurance Fund
Availability to accommodate required meetings of the Fund

Documents to include with your response

Contact Information
Statement detailing how responder meets minimum qualifications
Staffing plan and relevant resumes
Department of Banking and Insurance data forms
Non-Collusion Certificate
Disclosure of Investment Activities in Iran
NJ Business Registration Certificate
At least five references
Ownership Disclosure Form
Certification of Non-Involvement in Prohibited Activities in Russia or Belarus

How to submit

Method: Electronic via BidNet portal
Instructions: Submit e-procurement response through BidNet at www.bidnetdirect.com/oceancountyjif. Faxed or emailed proposals will not be accepted.