Municipal Attorney Services
- Client
- Berkeley Heights, New Jersey
- RFP Number
- LEGAL-18219
- Posted
- 10/10/2026
- Category
- Legal Services
- Budget
- Looking for Proposals
- NAICS
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- Set-aside
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- Contact
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Description
AI GeneratedThe Township of Berkeley Heights requires qualified US individuals or firms to provide municipal attorney legal services on an as-needed basis. Proposers must have at least ten years of experience representing municipalities or public entities as an attorney, demonstrate extensive personnel matter and appeals experience, and possess thorough familiarity with local government law and structures. The contract term runs from January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2027, with work performed on site in New Jersey. Applicants must submit an original and one signed copy of their complete proposal, including a signature page, notarized non-collusion affidavit, affidavit of no conflict of interest, affidavit of contribution statement, and the completed checklist. Submissions are due to Angela Lazzari, Township Clerk, by 10:00 A.M. on October 30, 2026. The Township will select one or more applicants based on experience, reputation, resource availability, and cost proposal reasonableness.
Key solicitation details
AI-extracted from 2027 RFQ SPEC- Municipal Attorney Services.pdf. Confirm against the original documents before bidding.
The Township of Berkeley Heights is requesting proposals from qualified individuals and firms to provide Municipal Attorney Legal Services. One or more individuals or firms may be selected to provide services. The contract period runs from January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2027.
- Issued by
- TOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS
- Submission Deadline
- 10:00 A.M. OCTOBER 30, 2026
- How to submit
- Hand delivered or mailed
- Submission details
- Address proposals to Township of Berkeley Heights, Angela Lazzari, Township Clerk, 29 Park Avenue, Berkeley Heights, New Jersey 07922. Submit one original and one (1) signed copy. Proposals will not be accepted by facsimile or e-mail.
- Contract term
- January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2027
- Place of performance
- Township of Berkeley Heights, New Jersey
- Insurance and bonding
- The proposer shall maintain sufficient insurance to protect against all claims under Workmen's Compensation, General, Professional and Automobile Liability.
How proposals are evaluated
| Relevance and extent of qualifications, experience, reputation and training of personnel to be assigned | |
| Knowledge of the Township of Berkeley Heights and the subject matter to be addressed under this engagement | |
| Availability of sufficient personnel and other resources to provide the services required | |
| Relevance and extent of similar engagements performed | |
| Completeness of technical proposal | |
| Reasonableness of cost proposal |
Scope of work
- Provide Municipal Attorney Legal Services and duties
- Attendance at all Township Council meetings
- Drafting of resolutions and ordinances
- Drafting and revision of documents related to municipal law
- Federal and State litigation including 42 USC 1983, CEPA, LAD, and N.J.S.A. 59:1-1 et seq.
- Handle administrative matters, personnel matters, and appeals
Minimum qualifications
- Minimum of ten (10) years experience representing Municipalities, public entities as a Municipal or real public entity Attorney
- Demonstrate extreme experience in Federal and State litigation (42 USC 1983, CEPA, LAD, N.J.S.A. 59:1-1 et seq.)
- Demonstrate experience in preparation/revision of Ordinances (with codifications), Resolutions, municipal law, administrative matters, personnel matters, and appeals
- Demonstrate thorough familiarity with N.J.S.A. 40 and 40A, and local government structure
Documents to include with the bid
- Original and one (1) signed copy of complete proposal
- Completed Request for Qualifications Checklist
- Business Registration Certificate(s)
- Proposer Signature Page
- Vendor References (minimum 3 to 5)
- Owners Disclosure Statement, properly notarized
- Non-Collusion Affidavit, properly notarized
- Affirmative Action Statement or Form AA-302
- Partnership Disclosure Statement, properly notarized
- Affidavit of No Conflict of Interest, properly notarized
Verify important details
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