About this opportunity
AI summaryThe Borough of Ridgefield seeks qualification statements from interested persons or firms for the provision of legal services as a rent leveling attorney. The selected vendor must perform the required legal services offsite at their own office premises and work under the compensation terms established by the municipality. Only onshore United States organizations that demonstrate the capability and willingness to deliver high-quality legal services will be considered. An evaluation committee comprising borough administration, the finance committee, and legal advisors will evaluate qualification statements based on the totality of information submitted, including respondent reputation and experience. Respondents must submit all required materials, including an Americans with Disabilities Act acknowledgement and political contribution disclosures for contracts exceeding $17,500. The Borough requires all submissions by December 3, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- Borough of Ridgefield
Scope of work
- Provision of legal services as Attorney to the Rent Leveling Board
- Attendance at Rent Leveling Board meetings
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 |
| Compensation proposal / quoted fee | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Expertise in rent leveling legal matters and attendance at board meetings
- Professional, administrative, and financial capability to provide proposed legal services
- Compliance with affirmative action or similar requirements with respect to business activities
Documents to include with your response
- Letter of Qualification (Appendix A)
- Letter of Intent (Appendix B)
- Compensation proposal / rate schedule (Appendix C)
- Certification of Borough Pay to Play Ordinance No. 2278 (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
- Names and business addresses of all Principals and description of experience
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
- Mail or hand delivery
- Instructions
- Submit one original and one copy in digital format to Frank Elenio, Purchasing Agent, Ridgefield Municipal Complex, 700 Shaler Boulevard, Ridgefield, NJ 07657. Submissions must be bound, signed, and acknowledged. Facsimile or email submissions are not accepted.
Contract details
- Place of performance
- Ridgefield, NJ
