Municipal Legal Counsel Services
- Client
- Township of North Brunswick
- Solicitation No.
- PRO27003
- Posted
- 10/22/2026
- Category
- Legal Services
- Budget
- Looking for Proposals
- NAICS
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- Set-aside
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Description
AI GeneratedThe Township of North Brunswick is soliciting proposals for professional municipal legal counsel services for 2027. The selected vendor will serve as the township attorney to perform duties outlined in township ordinances, assist staff, attend council meetings, draft and review ordinances, resolutions, and bid documents, provide land use counsel, and represent the township in legal proceedings. Eligible respondents include onshore US organizations, persons, and firms capable of demonstrating continuing capabilities to perform the requested services. Submissions must be uploaded online via the supplier portal by November 13, 2026, at 11:00 am; paper proposals are not accepted. An appointed evaluation committee will rank proposals using weighted criteria to evaluate professional, administrative, and financial qualifications. Proposals must include a proposal submission response, rate schedule, payment conditions, and an ownership disclosure statement, with a Business Registration Certificate and W-9 required prior to contract award.
Key solicitation details
AI-extracted from Municipal_Legal_Counsel.pdf. Confirm against the original documents before bidding.
The Township of North Brunswick is soliciting proposals from qualified individuals or firms to serve as Township Attorney for the 2027 calendar year. The selected counsel will provide municipal legal services including attending meetings, drafting ordinances, representing the township in real estate and litigation matters, and advising on land use and affordable housing.
- Issued by
- Township of North Brunswick
- Resolution authorizing advertisement
- September 28, 2026
- Notice of Request for Proposals published
- October 21, 2026
- RFP Document Available
- October 21, 2026
- RFP Reception / Opening
- Friday, November 13, 2026 at 11:00 am
- Department/Legal review of proposals received (estimated)
- November 14, 2026
- Potential Award of Contract
- January 4, 2027
- How to submit
- Electronic via online portal
- Submission details
- Proposals must be submitted ONLINE ONLY via the link on the Township's online portal lockbox by the due date and time. No paper proposals accepted.
- Contract term
- Annual basis for upcoming calendar year 2027
- Estimated value
- Blended hourly rate of $175 for partners and associates, $95 for clerks and paralegals; travel reimbursed at IRS rate ($0.72 per mile)
- Place of performance
- North Brunswick, New Jersey
- Insurance and bonding
- Worker's Compensation in full force; Commercial General Liability; Automotive Liability covering $1,000,000 any one accident bodily injury and $2,000,000 each accident property damage, naming Township as additional insured.
- Funding
- N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq. (Local Public Contracts Law), N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq., New Jersey Prevailing Wage Act
How proposals are evaluated
| Experience and Qualifications | |
| History and experience | |
| Agreement to Pricing Model |
Scope of work
- Assist Township staff and perform duties outlined in municipal ordinances
- Attend regularly scheduled and special Council meetings
- Assist in preparation and review of bid documents for public contracts
- Assist in preparation and review of ordinances and resolutions prior to meetings
- Represent the Township in the sale or purchase of real estate
- Defend the Township in litigation matters where insurance fails or refuses to tender a defense
- Represent Township interests in affordable housing matters
- Provide legal counsel on land use, redevelopment, condemnation, and prerogative writ complaints
Minimum qualifications
- Duly admitted to the practice of law in the State of New Jersey for at least five (5) years
- At least five (5) years demonstrated experience in Municipal Law and related areas
Documents to include with the bid
- Proposal Submission Requirements
- Rate Schedule and Payment Conditions
- Ownership Disclosure Statement
- Acknowledgement of Receipt of Addenda
- Vendor Exceptions (if applicable)
- Mandatory Affirmative Action Certification / Evidence
- Business Registration Certificate
- Professional License(s)
- Certificate of Insurance listing Township as additional insured
- W-9 Form
Verify important details
Document checkConfirm submission instructions and amendments with the issuing agency before responding.
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