About this opportunity
AI summaryThe County of Monmouth requests proposals from law firms licensed to practice in New Jersey to provide workers' compensation special county counsel services from January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2027. Duties include representing the county in state courts and administrative forums, attending meetings, conducting programs on workers' compensation issues, and advising on legal and regulatory changes. Applicants must deliver sealed proposals to the Division of Purchasing in Freehold, New Jersey, by 10:30 a.m. on November 17, 2026. Prospective applicants must submit questions by noon on November 11, 2026. The county will evaluate responses using criteria covering overall education, experience, qualifications, understanding of the scope of work, and price reasonableness.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- County of Monmouth
- Solicitation No.
- P-12-2027
Scope of work
- Legal research and/or issuance of advisory opinions as needed
- Representing the County in State Courts and administrative forums
- Attending meetings of the Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners, committees, and departments upon request
- Conducting programs on specified workers’ compensation issues for elected officials and County employees upon request
- Notifying the County of changes in workers’ compensation law, State regulations, or Court decisions impacting the County
- Any matters necessary and proper for counsel to handle
- Any other matters as directed by the County
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Qualifications of the firm and the individual(s) who will perform the tasks | Not specified |
| Experience of the firm and the individual(s) who will perform the tasks | Not specified |
| References for the firm and the individual(s) who will perform the tasks | Not specified |
| The firm’s ability to perform the tasks in a timely fashion, including staffing, familiarity with the subject matter and location of key staff | Not specified |
| Price reasonableness | Not specified |
| Understanding the scope of work | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Law firms licensed to practice law in the State of New Jersey
- Significant experience in representing New Jersey public entities in workers compensation matters
Documents to include with your response
- Statement of Ownership form
- Non-Collusion Affidavit
- New Jersey Business Registration Certificate
- Disclosure of Prohibited Russia-Belarus Activities & Iran Investment Activities Disclosure Form
- References
- Resume(s)
- Compensation Structure Acknowledgement Form
- Addenda Acknowledgment (when issued)
- Equal Employment Opportunity questionnaire / proof
- Signature Page
Key dates
- Questions due
- by noon on Wednesday, November 11, 2026
- Proposals due
- 10:30 a.m., on Tuesday, November 17, 2026
- Public opening
- 10:30 a.m., on Tuesday, November 17, 2026
- Contract start
- January 1, 2027
How to submit
- Method
- Sealed hard copy
- Instructions
- Deliver one unbound original and two copies in a sealed envelope labeled with proposal title, number, and applicant info to Monmouth County Division of Purchasing, Hall of Records, 3rd Floor, 1 East Main St., Freehold, New Jersey 07728.
Contract details
- Term
- January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2027
- Place of performance
- Freehold, New Jersey
- Insurance and bonding
- Workers’ Compensation and Employer’s Liability in accordance with NJ laws; Commercial General Liability including bodily injury and property damage of $1,000,000.00 combined single limit, with completed operations for at least two years post final payment; Comprehensive Automobile Liability of $1,000,000.00 combined single limit covering hired and non-owned vehicles; Professional Liability/Errors & Omissions Insurance.