Public Defender Alternate Service

The Town of Guttenberg seeks Requests for Qualifications from law firms or individual attorneys to serve as Public Defender - Alternate. The selected attorney must represent indigent defendants charged with offenses in the Municipal Court, appear before the Municipal Court on assigned matters, and handle other directed tasks. Bidders must possess significant experience in Municipal Court in New Jersey. Law firms or attorneys licensed to practice law in the State of New Jersey and onshore USA organizations are eligible to bid. Candidates must comply with affirmative action requirements and submit proof of business registration with the New Jersey Division of Taxation prior to contract award. Proposals must include cost details such as individual hourly rates. The contract term spans one year, beginning January 1, 2027, and ending December 31, 2027. Work will be performed offsite. The Town will evaluate proposals based on selection criteria to determine awards that best serve its interests. The provided text omits submission instructions, submission deadlines, question or pre-bid deadlines, and total budget details.