Zoning Board of Adjustment Attorney Services
- Client
- Berkeley Heights, New Jersey
- RFP Number
- LEGAL-18268
- Posted
- 10/17/2026
- Category
- Legal Services
- Budget
- Looking for Proposal
- NAICS
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- Set-aside
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Description
AI GeneratedThe Zoning Board of Adjustment of the Township of Berkeley Heights is seeking qualified individuals to provide legal services as the Zoning Board attorney. The scope of work includes attending scheduled, special, and technical review committee meetings, reviewing applications for legal compliance, preparing resolutions, answering legal questions, offering legal opinions, and providing litigation representation as needed. Eligible USA-only proposers must have a minimum of ten years of experience representing Zoning Boards or Planning Boards, as well as demonstrated expertise in land use regulations and successful litigation. Proposals must be submitted digitally via email or online, or addressed to Township Clerk Angela Lazzari by 11:30 a.m. on November 5, 2026. Submittals must include an original, a PDF copy, five signed copies, a completed checklist, a cost proposal detailing hourly rates and retainer fees, a business registration certificate, and notarized affidavits. The contract term runs from January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2027. Proposals will be evaluated based on the relevance and extent of qualifications, technical compliance, and cost reasonableness.
Key solicitation details
AI-extracted from RFP for Zoning Board Attorney for 2027.pdf. Confirm against the original documents before bidding.
The Zoning Board of Adjustment of the Township of Berkeley Heights is requesting proposals from qualified individuals to provide Zoning Board of Adjustment Legal Services. The engagement covers a population of approximately 13,000 across 6 square miles. Qualified individuals with a minimum of ten years of experience representing Zoning or Planning Boards are eligible to submit proposals.
- Issued by
- ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT OF THE TOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS
- Submission Deadline
- 11:30 a.m. NOVEMBER 5, 2026
- How to submit
- Hand delivered or mailed hard copies
- Submission details
- Submit an original, a PDF copy, and five (5) signed copies of the complete proposal to Zoning Board of Adjustment of the Township of Berkeley Heights, c/o Angela Lazzari, Township Clerk, 29 Park Avenue, Berkeley Heights, New Jersey 07922. Proposals will not be accepted by facsimile or email.
- 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.
- Funding
- Applicants' Escrow on an hourly basis
How proposals are evaluated
| Relevance and Extent of Qualifications and Experience | |
| Knowledge of the Township of Berkeley Heights and the subject matter to be addressed under this engagement | |
| Relevance and Extent of Similar Engagements performed | |
| Technical Proposal contains all required information | |
| Reasonableness of Cost Proposal |
Scope of work
- Attendance at scheduled and/or Special Meetings and Technical Review Committee meetings as necessary
- Review of submitted applications as to their completeness relative to legal compliance
- Preparation of Resolutions
- Answering legal questions when posed by the Board
- Offering legal opinions when requested by the Board
- Litigation representation, if required
Minimum qualifications
- Minimum of ten (10) years experience representing Zoning Boards of Adjustment or Planning Boards
- Substantial experience in preparation of resolutions, appeals and litigation, ordinances, and other pertinent areas of zoning board law
- Thorough familiarity with NJSA 40 and 40A, Land Use Procedures Code of the Township of Berkeley Heights, and local government structure
Documents to include with the bid
- An original, a PDF copy, and five (5) signed copies of complete proposal
- Non-Collusion Affidavit, properly notarized
- Owner Disclosure Statement, properly notarized
- Authorized signatures on all forms
- Business Registration Certificate(s)
- Partnership Disclosure Statement, properly notarized
- Affirmative Action Statement
- Disclosure of Investment Activities in Iran
- Affidavit of Contribution Statement, properly notarized
- Proposer Signature Page
Verify important details
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