About this opportunity
AI summaryThe Township of Warren seeks proposals from licensed New Jersey attorneys to provide municipal prosecutor services for the calendar year beginning January 1, 2027, and ending December 31, 2027. The scope of work includes preparing cases for prosecution in Municipal Court, drafting necessary legal memoranda, advising authorized agencies and officers, and coordinating with law enforcement and court personnel. Evaluation criteria comprise firm and project team experience and qualifications, abilities and methods of service provision, hourly rate costs, and proposal completeness. Submissions require an original and seven copies in a sealed envelope delivered to the Purchasing Office at 3 Mountainview Road, Suite 102, Warren, NJ 07059 by November 24, 2026, at 3:00 pm. Facsimile and email submissions are strictly prohibited, though prospective bidders may email questions to Barbara Streker.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- Township of Warren
Scope of work
- Preparation of cases for prosecution in Municipal Court
- Preparation of required legal memoranda
- Consultation and advice to officers and agencies authorized to issue summonses and complaints
- Orderly prosecution of complaints in the Municipal Court
- Appear at the Superior Court on behalf of the Township of Warren, its officers, or agencies
- Perform prosecutor duties stated in Ordinance 2-7A and N.J.S.A. 2B:12-27
- Coordinate with law enforcement officers, court staff, and other township staff on pending court matters
- Compensate the Alternate Prosecutor if unavailable for a court session
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Experience and Qualifications of the Firm and Project Team | Not specified |
| Abilities and Method of Providing Services | Not specified |
| Cost | Not specified |
| Completeness of Proposal | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Must be a licensed Attorney in New Jersey
- Significant municipal experience
- Registered business with the State of New Jersey Department of Treasury, Division of Revenue
Documents to include with your response
- Cover letter signed by an authorized person
- Proposal not exceeding 5 pages, excluding resumes
- Individual resumes for all staff assigned to the contract
- Current rate schedule for all applicable staff
- List of references
- New Jersey Business Registration Certificate
- Political Contribution Form
- Certificate of Insurance
- Affidavit of Non-Collusion
- Acknowledgment of Addenda
Key dates
- Issue Date
- October 28, 2026
- Requests for interpretation due
- at least ten (10) days prior to the date fixed for the opening of Bids
- 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 in a sealed envelope marked 'TOWNSHIP OF WARREN, SEALED PROPOSAL, MUNICIPAL PROSECUTOR' to Purchasing Department/Office, 3 Mountainview Road, Suite 102, Warren, New Jersey, 07059. Facsimile or email not accepted.
Contract details
- Term
- January 1, 2027 – December 31, 2027
- Place of performance
- Warren, New Jersey
- Insurance and bonding
- Certificate or Certificates of Insurance with Declaration Pages providing third party protection from injury or damages, providing 30 days notice to the Township prior to material change or cancellation, meeting limits in Paragraph 7 of the Agreement for Professional Services.