About this opportunity
AI summaryThe Somerset County Park Commission seeks proposals from qualified United States organizations to provide offsite professional legal services, covering both General Counsel and Labor Counsel under Contract PC-XS-0001-27. General Counsel responsibilities include monthly retainer services, correspondence and policy reviews, and legal research. Labor Counsel services encompass advice, counsel, and representation across grievances, mediation, personnel matters, fact-finding, unfair labor practice claims, filings, and arbitration. Respondents must package sealed proposals on standard forms labeled with the respondent details and contract title, then deliver them to the Purchasing Division in Somerville, New Jersey, by 2:00 PM on December 2, 2026. The evaluation team will assess proposals based on understanding of the requested work, knowledge and technical competence, and management, experience, and personnel qualifications to recommend the highest-ranking respondent based on the most advantageous price and other factors.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- Somerset County Park Commission
- Solicitation No.
- PC-XS-0001-27
Scope of work
- General Counsel legal services including attendance at regular and special meetings
- Preparation of resolutions, routine reports, and documents
- Legal guidance on Park Commission initiatives and policies/procedures development
- Specialized legal services requiring extensive research and preparation of extraordinary memoranda
- Labor Counsel legal services representing the Park Commission in labor matters
- Advice, counsel, and representation regarding grievances, mediation, fact-finding, and arbitration
- Handling unfair labor practice claims, filings, and personnel matters
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Understanding of the Requested Work | Not specified |
| Knowledge and Technical Competence | Not specified |
| Management, Experience and Personnel Qualifications | Not specified |
| Ability to Complete the Project/Services in a Timely Manner | Not specified |
| Cost | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Experience appearing before the Office of Administrative Law and State Superior Court for General Counsel
- Demonstrable experience representing public bodies for General Counsel
- Minimum of five (5) years experience appearing before the Public Employment Relations Commission for Labor Counsel
- Demonstrable experience representing public bodies for Labor Counsel
Documents to include with your response
- Proposal Cost Form/Signature Page
- Ownership Disclosure Certification
- Non-Collusion Affidavit
- Qualification Statement
- Key Personnel Information
- New Jersey Business Registration Certificate
- EEO/Affirmative Action Evidence
- Disclosure of Investment Activities in Iran Form
- Certification of Non-Involvement in Prohibited Activities in Russia or Belarus Form
- Certificates of Insurance
Key dates
- Release of RFP
- November 2, 2026
- Proposal Due Date
- December 2, 2026 at 2:00 PM
- Evaluation Completed
- December 2026
- Governing Body Action
- December 2026
How to submit
- Method
- Sealed hard copy and USB Flash Drive
- Instructions
- Submit one original signed in ink, one printed copy, and one copy on a USB flash drive in .pdf format to the Office of the Purchasing Agent, Administration Building – 3rd Floor, 20 Grove Street, Somerville, NJ 08876. Faxed or emailed proposals will not be accepted.
Contract details
- Place of performance
- Somerville, NJ
- Insurance and bonding
- Workers Compensation; General Liability of not less than $3,000,000.00 any one person and $3,000,000.00 any one accident for bodily injury and $3,000,000.00 each accident for property damage; Automobile Liability of $1,000,000.00 per person and accident for bodily injury and $3,000,000.00 each accident for property damage; Professional Liability/Malpractice; Errors and Omissions with limits not less than $2,000,000.00 per occurrence and $4,000,000.00 aggregate.