Bond Counsel Services

The Borough of Kenilworth requires a qualified vendor to provide 2027 bond counsel services, which will be performed offsite. Requested duties include preparing and reviewing bond ordinances, assembling certified records of proceedings, preparing closing instruments and legal opinions, advising on federal tax and municipal securities obligations, and attending bond sales. Eligibility is limited to USA organizations. Bidders must be attorneys licensed in New Jersey with at least ten years of relevant experience serving New Jersey municipalities. Questions must be submitted by October 19, 2026. Sealed qualifications must be submitted by mail or in person to the Office of the Qualified Purchasing Agent in Kenilworth, NJ, by October 22, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. The contract term runs from no earlier than January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2027. Bidders must submit a complete compensation schedule, as no explicit budget is provided. Submissions will be evaluated using non-weighted criteria including minimum requirements, individual and firm experience, references, cost considerations, and familiarity with New Jersey governmental entities.