Township of Bordentown Solicitation for 2027 Labor Counsel Legal Services
- Client
- Township of Bordentown
- Solicitation No.
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- Posted
- 10/24/2026
- Category
- Legal Services
- Budget
- Looking for Proposals
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- Contact
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Description
AI GeneratedThe Township of Bordentown is soliciting proposals from qualified onshore U.S. firms to serve as Labor Counsel for calendar year 2027. The selected counsel will represent the township in personnel matters and labor contract negotiations as requested by the township administrator. Duties include offsite performance to assist with staff and official training, internal mediation, investigations, grievances, reductions in force, disciplinary hearings, and employee disputes or complaints. Applicants must provide evidence of general experience serving municipal and public entities in New Jersey, detail their familiarity with Bordentown, and propose compensation with hourly rates for all proposed employee levels. Submissions must include proof of professional errors and omissions insurance, a New Jersey Business Registration Certificate, a Conflict of Interest Certification, and a Disclosure of Investment Activities in Iran certification. One sealed original hard copy and a digital PDF copy must be delivered to the Office of the Township Clerk by Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at 10:00 AM. Late submissions will not be accepted. The Township of Bordentown will serve as the sole judge of proposal merits and criteria compliance.
Key solicitation details
AI-extracted from RFP 2027.LABOR COUNSEL.pdf. Confirm against the original documents before bidding.
The Township of Bordentown is accepting proposals from qualified firms for the position of Labor Counsel to serve the municipality for calendar year 2027. The selected counsel will represent the Township in personnel matters and labor contract negotiations as requested by the Township Administrator. Qualified law firms and professionals in the State of New Jersey are eligible to submit proposals.
- Issued by
- Township of Bordentown
- Proposals due
- Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at 10:00 AM
- Contract start
- January 2, 2027
- How to submit
- Sealed hard copy and email
- Submission details
- Submit 1 original and 1 paper copy in a sealed envelope marked RFP for Labor Counsel to Office of the Township Clerk, 1 Municipal Drive, Bordentown, NJ 08505. Additionally, email a PDF digital copy.
- Contract term
- One year, from January 2, 2027 through December 31, 2027 or until a successor is selected at the 2028 reorganization meeting.
- Place of performance
- Township of Bordentown, NJ
- Insurance and bonding
- Professional errors and omissions insurance required; declaration pages showing current coverage and executed Certification of Insurance must be attached.
How proposals are evaluated
| Qualifications and Experience | |
| Specific Ability, Knowledge and Experience | |
| Compensation | |
| Ethics and Conflicts of Interest |
Scope of work
- Represent the township in personnel matters and labor contract negotiations
- Provide training for township staff and elected officials
- Perform internal mediation and oversee investigations
- Provide assistance with grievances, discipline, and employee disputes
- Assist with reductions in force, layoffs, and furloughs
- Provide assistance with wage and hour, overtime, and prevailing wage matters
Minimum qualifications
- General experience in performing the required services for municipal and public entities in the State of New Jersey
- Office must be fully staffed, responsive, and reasonably accessible to the Township
- Firm and individuals must be in good standing with profession's governing authority
Documents to include with the bid
- Proposal cover sheet and responses to Section III.A award criteria
- Resumes for individuals performing work
- Listing of served entities with contact names
- Hourly rates for all proposed employee levels
- Attachment A Certification of Insurance with declaration pages
- Attachment B Conflict of Interest Certification
- Attachment C Code of Ethics Certification
- Attachment D Statement of Ownership Disclosure
- Attachment H Disclosure of Investment Activities in Iran
- New Jersey Business Registration Certificate
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