Litigation Defense Counsel Services
- Client
- Linden, New Jersey
- RFP Number
- LEGAL-18091
- 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 Housing Authority of the City of Linden needs a vendor to provide litigation defense counsel services on an as-needed basis in Linden, New Jersey. The selected counsel must represent the commission in all litigation aspects, including preparing pleadings, motions, and discovery documents, attending depositions and settlement conferences, and participating in pre-trial motions and trials. Eligible vendors must perform work onshore within the USA and on-site at the specified location. Interested parties must submit their proposals digitally via email or online for a one-year contract term, and all questions require submission no later than October 26, 2026.
Key solicitation details
AI-extracted from Solicitation_Litigation_Defense_Counsel_For_The_Insurance_Fund_Commission_-_2027__11-06-2026.pdf. Confirm against the original documents before bidding.
The City of Linden is requesting qualifications from qualified individuals and firms to provide Litigation Defense Counsel Services for the Insurance Fund Commission on an as-needed basis. Services will cover representation in all aspects of litigation. Qualified attorneys and law firms admitted to practice in New Jersey are eligible to submit proposals.
- Issued by
- City of Linden
- Questions due
- Monday, October 26, 2026
- Proposals due
- Friday, November 6, 2026 at 10:00 A.M.
- How to submit
- Electronic via the MuniVendor eProcurement platform
- Submission details
- All offer submissions must be received through the MuniVendor eProcurement platform. No physical, paper, or other electronic response type will be accepted.
- Contract term
- January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2027
- Estimated value
- Hourly rate of $125 - $175 hourly depending upon the nature of the case
- Place of performance
- Linden, NJ / Onsite
- Insurance and bonding
- The offeror shall maintain sufficient insurance to protect against all claims under Workmen's Compensation, General, Professional and Automobile Liability.
Scope of work
- Preparation of pleadings, motions, and discovery documents
- Participation in all discovery including attendance at depositions
- Participation in and attendance at settlement conferences, pre-trial motions, and trials
- Representation regarding Tort Claims, CEPA claims, LAD claims, 1983 actions, municipal court defense, and personnel matters
- Attendance at meetings as requested
- Provision of other specialized legal services as needed
Minimum qualifications
- Admitted to the New Jersey Bar for a minimum of five (5) years
- Maintain a multidisciplinary practice with emphasis on litigation/defense work for a minimum of five (5) years
- Minimum of three (3) years servicing other governmental entities
- Extensive trial experience in Federal and State Courts and administrative agencies
- Statement that firm and individuals assigned are not disbarred, suspended, or prohibited from professional practice
Documents to include with the bid
- Technical section with offeror name, business place, staff qualifications, education, experience, and past 5 years engagements
- Description of particular area(s) of expertise and litigation/defense work
- Statement of compliance with General Terms and Conditions and standard Professional Services Contract
- Copy of Business Registration Certificate (including subcontractors)
- Acknowledgement of Receipt of Addenda
- Affirmative Action Compliance Notice
- Bid Document Checklist
- Non-Collusion Affidavit (scanned notarized copy)
- Ownership Disclosure Statement / Stockholder Disclosure Certification (scanned notarized copy)
- Disclosure of Iran Investments and Disclosure of Prohibited Activities in Russia or Belarus
Source and verification
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