Bond Counsel Services
- Client
- Newark, New Jersey
- RFP Number
- LEGAL-18089
- Posted
- 10/3/2026
- Category
- Legal Services
- Budget
- Looking for Proposal
- NAICS
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- Set-aside
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- Contact
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Description
AI GeneratedThe Parking Authority of the City of Newark (NPA) seeks qualification statements from USA-based organizations for Bond Counsel 2027 services. The selected vendor will work offsite to provide guidance on bond and bond anticipation note issuances, prepare bond resolutions, collaborate with financial professionals and consultants, and perform additional agreed-upon bond counsel services. The contract awarded from this solicitaton is expected to be finalized on or about November 19, 2026. Applicants must submit one original and three copies of their proposal package marked "RFQ for Bond Counsel" to C. Lawrence Crump, General Counsel & Director of Development, by October 23, 2026, at 12:00 PM. Required proposal elements include technical qualifications, contact details, client lists, proof of insurance, a fee proposal, required letters and exhibits, compliance statements, and a New Jersey Business Registration Statement. Bidders must also comply with N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 and N.J.A.C. 17:27. The NPA will evaluate submissions based on experience and reputation, agency knowledge, availability for meetings, fee schedules, and local office presence.
Key solicitation details
AI-extracted from RFQ-for-Bond-Counsel-2027.pdf. Confirm against the original documents before bidding.
The Parking Authority of the City of Newark is soliciting Request for Qualifications from interested persons or firms for Bond Counsel Services for 2027. Selection is being conducted through a Fair and Open Process under New Jersey law. Qualified respondents must possess professional and administrative capabilities and agree to the compensation terms determined by the Commissioners.
- Issued by
- Parking Authority of the City of Newark
- Issuance of RFQ
- October 2, 2026
- Proposals due
- Friday, October 23, 2026 at 12 noon
- Proposals opened
- Friday, October 23, 2026 at 12:01pm
- Completion of Evaluation of Qualification Statements
- November 9, 2026
- Anticipated award
- on or about November 19, 2026
- How to submit
- Sealed hard copy via certified mail, overnight delivery, or hand delivery
- Submission details
- Submit an original and three (3) copies in a sealed envelope marked RFQ for Bond Counsel to C. Lawrence Crump, Esq., General Counsel & Director of Development, Newark Parking Authority, 47-63 Green Street, level 2, Newark, New Jersey 07102. Facsimile and email submissions are not accepted.
- Contract term
- One (1) year commencing on January 1, 2027 – December 31, 2027
- Place of performance
- Offsite / City of Newark, New Jersey
- Insurance and bonding
- Errors and omissions coverage, other fiduciary coverage, and sufficient insurance to protect against all claims.
How proposals are evaluated
| Experience and reputation in the field | |
| Knowledge of the agency and the subject matter to be addressed | |
| Availability to accommodate the required meetings of the NPA | |
| Fee Schedule | |
| Local office location (considered as a positive factor) |
Scope of work
- Provide recommendations and guidance on best practices for issuance of bonds and bond anticipation notes
- Prepare Bond Resolutions or other documents related to issuance of bonds
- Work with financial advisors, auditors, counsel, parking consultant, and staff to determine and implement bonding needs
- Perform other specific bond counsel services as agreed upon
Minimum qualifications
- Possess professional and administrative capabilities to provide bond counsel services
- New Jersey Business Registration Certificate
Documents to include with the bid
- Original and three (3) signed copies of complete qualification statement
- Fee proposal
- Appendix A Letter of Qualification
- Appendix B Letter of Intent
- Exhibit 1 Mandatory Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
- Exhibit 2 Non-Collusion Affidavit (properly notarized)
- Exhibit 3 Partnership/Corporate Disclosure Statement
- Exhibit 4 Disclosure of Investment Activities in Iran
- Proof of insurance / Insurance Certificate(s)
- Copy of New Jersey Business Registration Statement
Verify important details
Document checkConfirm submission instructions and amendments with the issuing agency before responding.
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