About this opportunity
AI summaryThe Township of Warren seeks proposals from qualified legal firms for municipal attorney services for the calendar year running from January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2027. The selected attorney or firm will prepare and review resolutions, ordinances, agreements, and bid specifications, represent the township in litigation, handle labor negotiations and employment law matters, coordinate with special counsel, and attend township committee meetings. Candidates must possess at least ten years of experience representing municipalities or public entities. Applicants must submit an original and seven copies in a sealed envelope to the Purchasing Department by 3:00 pm on November 24, 2026, as proposals sent by email or fax are not accepted. The evaluation committee will assess submissions based on personnel qualifications and experience, resource availability, and cost reasonableness.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- Township of Warren
Scope of work
- Serve as Township Attorney appointed pursuant to NJSA 40A 9-13.9
- Prepare and review resolutions, ordinances, memoranda, and agreements
- Represent the Township in litigation, tax appeals, and administrative matters
- Advise on labor contract negotiations and employment law matters
- Coordinate work performed by Township Special Counsel
- Attend all meetings of the Township Committee
- Review developer performance bonds, maintenance bonds, and deeds
- Complete compliance reviews post approval of applications by Land Use Boards
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Relevance and extent of qualifications, experience, reputation and training of personnel to be assigned | Not specified |
| Knowledge of the Township of Warren and the subject matter to be addressed under this engagement | Not specified |
| Availability of sufficient personnel and other resources to provide the services required | Not specified |
| Relevance and extent of similar engagements performed | Not specified |
| Completeness of technical proposal | Not specified |
| Reasonableness of cost proposal | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Licensed Attorney in the State of New Jersey
- Minimum of ten (10) years experience representing Municipalities and public entities as a Municipal or real public entity Attorney
- Demonstrated experience in Federal and State litigation including 42 USC 1983, CEPA, LAD, and NJSA 59:1-1 et seq
- Thorough familiarity with NJSA 40 and 40A and local government structure
- Experience in labor contract negotiations and employment law matters
Documents to include with your response
- Cover letter signed by an authorized person
- Current rate schedule including rates of all applicable staff
- Individual resumes for all staff to be assigned
- Copy of NJ License of Attorney and Bio of Firm members providing services
- List of references
- New Jersey Business Registration Certificate
- Political Contribution Form
- Affidavit of Non-Collusion
- Ownership Disclosure Certification
- Certification of No Activities with Iran, Belarus and Russia
Key dates
- Issue Date
- October 28, 2026
- Proposals due
- November 24, 2026 at 3:00pm
- Contract start
- January 1, 2027
How to submit
- Method
- Sealed hard copy
- Instructions
- Submit an original and 7 copies enclosed in a sealed envelope endorsed with TOWNSHIP OF WARREN, SEALED PROPOSAL, TOWNSHIP ATTORNEY to Purchasing Department, 3 Mountain View Road, Suite 102, Warren, New Jersey, 07059. Proposal must not exceed 5 pages, excluding resumes. Fax or email submissions not accepted.
Contract details
- Term
- January 1, 2027 to December 31, 2027
- Place of performance
- Township of Warren, Somerset County, New Jersey
- Insurance and bonding
- Certificate of Insurance and Declaration Pages providing 30 days notice of change or cancellation, meeting limits in Paragraph 7 of the Agreement for Professional Services; third party protection for injury or damages.