About this opportunity
AI summaryThe Borough of Ridgefield seeks qualification statements from interested persons or firms for the provision of legal services as Borough Attorney. The selected vendor will deliver borough attorney legal services offsite under a one-year contract. Only onshore United States firms demonstrating the capability and willingness to provide high-quality, cost-effective services and agree to the Borough's compensation terms will be considered. Respondents must mail or hand-deliver one bound, signed original and one digital copy of their qualification statement to 700 Shaler Boulevard by December 3, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. prevailing time. Submissions sent via facsimile or email will not be accepted. The Borough's Evaluation Committee will evaluate proposals based on the most advantageous submission, considering experience and reputation in the field, availability to accommodate required municipal meetings, and other relevant factors.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- Borough of Ridgefield
Scope of work
- Provision of legal services as Borough Attorney
- Attendance at required meetings of the Borough
- Provision of professional legal advice and representation
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 |
| Quality of services | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Demonstrated professional, financial, and administrative capability to perform legal services as borough attorney
- Compliance with applicable affirmative action and similar laws
- Compliance with Borough Pay-to-Play Ordinance No. 2278 and N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq.
Documents to include with your response
- Letter of Qualification (Appendix A)
- Letter of Intent (Appendix B)
- Names and business addresses of all Principals
- Description of overall experience and relevance
- 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)
Key dates
- Issue Date
- October 30, 2026
- Qualification Statements due
- 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, bound, signed, and acknowledged, to Mr. Frank Elenio, Purchasing Agent, Ridgefield Municipal Complex, 700 Shaler Boulevard, Ridgefield, NJ 07657. Facsimile or e-mail submissions will not be accepted.
Contract details
- Place of performance
- Borough of Ridgefield, NJ
