About this opportunity
AI summaryThe County of Cumberland seeks proposals from qualified vendors to provide legal counsel services for the Cumberland County Board of Health. Responsibilities include preparing resolutions, position papers, general correspondence, and operational documents, reviewing legislation and regulations, handling civil and criminal litigation, and representing the board at administrative hearings and state or federal conferences. The county will reimburse out-of-pocket expenses such as filing fees, recording fees, publication fees, and court costs incurred during representation. Eligible United States organizations will perform the work offsite under a two-year contract. Interested vendors must submit questions by November 9, 2026. Sealed proposals must be delivered to the Purchasing Division in Bridgeton, New Jersey, by 10:00 A.M. on November 24, 2026.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- County of Cumberland
- Solicitation No.
- 26-57
Scope of work
- Serve as Legal Counsel for the Cumberland County Board of Health
- Perform general operational duties including preparation of resolutions, position papers, and general correspondence
- Review legislation and regulations and prepare required operational documents
- Civil and criminal litigation on behalf of the Board
- Preparation of contracts
- Assistance with OPRA requests at the request of the Board
- Attendance at and appearances for the Board at administrative hearings, and conferences with State or Federal agencies
- Other professional legal services beyond the scope of general operations with prior approval
Minimum qualifications
- Admission to the New Jersey Bar for a minimum of ten (10) years
- Provide a copy of current New Jersey Bar Card with proposal submission
- Multi-disciplinary law practice in the field of general law for a minimum of ten (10) years
- Fully licensed and in good standing to practice law in the State of New Jersey
- Minimum of five (5) years current experience representing Governmental Entities in New Jersey
Documents to include with your response
- Official Proposal Sheet (Exhibit A)
- Statement of Authority (Exhibit B)
- RFP Exceptions Form (Exhibit C)
- Statement of Corporate Ownership (Exhibit D)
- EEO/Affirmative Action Compliance Notice (Exhibit E)
- Certification Regarding Debarment (Exhibit G)
- Non-Collusion Affidavit (Exhibit H)
- Acknowledgement of Receipt of Addenda Form (Exhibit I)
- Request for References Form (Exhibit J)
- Vendor Information Sheet (Exhibit K)
Key dates
- Questions due
- 12:00 P.M. (Noon) on Monday, November 9, 2026
- RFP Opening / Proposals due
- Tuesday, November 24, 2026, at 10:00 A.M. prevailing time
- Contract start
- February 1, 2027
How to submit
- Method
- Sealed hard copy
- Instructions
- Submitted in sealed envelopes addressed to Finance Department, Purchasing Division, Office of the Purchasing Agent, Cumberland County Administration Building, 164 West Broad Street, Bridgeton, New Jersey 08302, prominently marked with the project title.
Contract details
- Term
- One (1) year contract commencing February 1, 2027
- Estimated value
- Annual retainer fee of $15,000.00 (paid monthly) and an hourly rate of $140.00
- Insurance and bonding
- Workers Compensation statutory limits and Employer Liability of $1,000,000; Comprehensive General Liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence, $1,000,000 personal/adv injury, $2,000,000 general aggregate, $2,000,000 products-completed operations aggregate; Professional Liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence / annual aggregate.