About this opportunity
AI summaryThe City of Salem requests proposals from New Jersey attorneys or law firms to serve as Municipal Labor Attorney. The appointed counsel will represent the City in collective bargaining negotiations, handle PERC matters, attend municipal meetings, and advise on employment laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act, Family Medical Leave Act, and Americans with Disabilities Act. Eligible applicants must hold an active New Jersey law license in good standing and possess at least three years of experience representing a New Jersey municipality as municipal labor attorney. Applicants must submit 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 must include qualifications responses, Pay to Play forms, and combined foreign activities certifications. The contract term runs from January 1, 2027 to December 31, 2027, subject to termination at council pleasure, with compensation capped at an hourly rate not to exceed $150.00.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- City of Salem
Scope of work
- Serve as labor counsel for the Mayor and Common Council of the City of Salem
- Attend City Council, City Council Committee, and/or City Official meetings as requested
- Interface with the City Clerk as needed
- Negotiate Collective Bargaining Agreements with uniformed and non-uniformed bargaining units
- Represent the City with regard to PERC matters as needed
- Assist the City in compliance with Fair Labor Standards Act, FMLA, NJFLA, HIPAA, and other employment laws
- Apprise the City and its officials of legal developments requiring compliance, policy development, or other action
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 |
| the 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 Labor Attorney
Documents to include with your response
- Resume and/or other documentation demonstrating compliance with Minimum Requirements
- Responses to Qualifications Evaluation questions 1 through 13
- Signed Pay to Play forms
- COMBINED CERTIFICATION: PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES IN RUSSIA AND BELARUS & INVESTMENT ACTIVITIES IN IRAN form
- Rate schedule
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
How to submit
- Method
- Hard copy delivery
- Instructions
- Submit reply to the Office of the City Clerk at 125 West Broadway, Salem, New Jersey 08079
Contract details
- Term
- January 1 st , 2027 to December 31 st , 2027
- Estimated value
- Hourly rate shall not exceed $150.00 per hour