About this opportunity
AI summaryThe Borough of Ridgefield seeks qualification statements from interested persons and firms to provide legal services as special counsel. Vendors must perform the required legal work offsite at their own office premises and agree to compensation terms that benefit Borough taxpayers. Only United States organizations demonstrating the capability and willingness to deliver high-quality, cost-effective legal services are eligible to apply. Respondents must mail or hand-deliver one bound, signed original and one digital copy of their qualification statement to 700 Shaler Boulevard by 10:00 a.m. on December 3, 2026. The Borough will not accept submissions transmitted via facsimile or email. The evaluation committee will assess submissions based on experience and reputation in the field, availability to accommodate required Borough meetings, and all relevant factors determining the most advantageous proposal.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- Borough of Ridgefield
Scope of work
- Legal services as Special Counsel
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Experience and reputation in the field | Not specified |
| Availability to accommodate the required meetings of the Borough | Not specified |
| Quality of services | Not specified |
| Quoted fee and other relevant factors | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Expertise in the provision of legal services as Special Counsel
- Professional, financial, and administrative capabilities to provide the proposed services
Documents to include with your response
- Executed Letter of Qualification (Appendix A)
- Executed Letter of Intent (Appendix B)
- Compensation proposal (Appendix C)
- Pay to Play Ordinance Certification (Appendix D)
- Business Entity Disclosure Certification (Appendix E)
- C. 271 Political Contribution Disclosure Form (Appendix F)
- Statement of Ownership Disclosure (Appendix G)
- Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 Acknowledgement Form (Appendix H)
- Combined Certification: Prohibited Activities in Russia and Belarus & Investment Activities in Iran
- Description of overall experience in providing the type of services sought
Key dates
- Issuance of Request for Qualifications
- October 30, 2026
- Receipt of Qualification Statements
- December 3, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.
- Opening of Qualification Statements
- December 3, 2026
- Begin Evaluation Committee Analysis of Qualification Statements
- December 2026
- Anticipated Appointment of Qualified Respondents
- January 2027
How to submit
- Method
- Mailed or hand-delivered sealed hard copy with digital copy
- Instructions
- Submit one original and one copy in digital format to Borough of Ridgefield, 700 Shaler Boulevard, Ridgefield, NJ 07657. Qualification Statements must be bound, signed, and acknowledged. Facsimile or e-mail submissions are not accepted.