About this opportunity
AI summaryThe City of Salem seeks proposals from New Jersey attorneys or law firms to serve as Municipal Bond Counsel from January 1, 2027, to December 31, 2027. The selected counsel will handle specialized public finance matters, apprise officials of legal developments, prepare bond ordinances and financing resolutions, review notices and closing documents, issue final approving opinions, and represent the city before the Local Finance Board of the State of New Jersey. Eligible applicants must be fully licensed and in good standing to practice law in New Jersey with at least three years of experience serving as municipal bond counsel for a New Jersey municipality. Compensation will derive from a negotiated professional services contract based on an approved rate schedule plus reimbursable expenses. Applicants must deliver proposals to the Office of the City Clerk at 125 West Broadway, Salem, New Jersey 08079, by 10:00 a.m. on November 19, 2026. Submissions will be evaluated on responsiveness, general experience and reputation, city-specific knowledge, meeting availability, office resources, and overall advantage to the city.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- City of Salem
Scope of work
- Serve as bond counsel for the Mayor and Common Council of the City of Salem
- Apprise the City and its officials of developments in the law requiring compliance or policy development
- Prepare bond ordinances and resolutions authorizing financing
- Prepare and review notices of sale and bonds or bond anticipation notes
- Assist in the preparation and review of official statements
- Prepare all closing documents necessary for issuance of bonds or bond anticipation notes
- Attend closings and provide final approving opinions for bond or bond anticipation note issuances
- Represent the City before the Local Finance Board of the State of New Jersey as necessary
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Responsiveness to the Qualification Evaluation and other required submissions | Not specified |
| General experience and reputation in the field | Not specified |
| Specific experience/knowledge of the City of Salem and the subject matter to be addressed under the Contract | Not specified |
| Qualifications and experience which most closely match the needs of the City | Not specified |
| Availability to accommodate meeting and interface requirements with the Mayor and City Council and City Officials | Not specified |
| Office resources, including backup staff, which are deemed most adequate to service the needs of the City | Not specified |
| Applicant who is deemed otherwise most advantageous based on all information submitted or gathered | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Must be fully licensed and in good standing to practice law in the State of New Jersey
- Minimum of 3 years of experience representing a New Jersey municipality as Municipal Bond Counsel
Documents to include with your response
- Resume and/or other documentation demonstrating compliance with Minimum Requirements
- Description of experience regarding resolution and ordinance preparation
- Description of experience regarding applications before the Local Finance Board
- Description of experience regarding municipalities operating under the New Jersey Qualified Bond Act Program
- Disciplinary proceedings disclosure
- Malpractice lawsuit disclosure
- Arrests or convictions disclosure
- Office location statement and office resources/support staff description
- Signed Pay to Play forms
- COMBINED CERTIFICATION: PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES IN RUSSIA AND BELARUS & INVESTMENT ACTIVITIES IN IRAN form
Key dates
- Proposals due
- on or before 10:00 a.m. on November 19, 2026
- Public opening
- 10:00 a.m. on November 19, 2026
- Term of service
- January1 st , 2027 to December 31 st , 2027
How to submit
- Method
- Hard copy or direct delivery to the Office of the City Clerk
- Instructions
- Submit reply to the Office of the City Clerk at 125 West Broadway, Salem, New Jersey 08079
Contract details
- Term
- January1 st , 2027 to December 31 st , 2027