About this opportunity
AI summaryThe City of Salem requests proposals from New Jersey attorneys or law firms to serve as Municipal Attorney from January 1, 2027, to December 31, 2027. The selected counsel will advise the Mayor and Common Council, attend meetings, prepare ordinances and resolutions, represent the city in litigation and disciplinary matters, and draft contracts. Eligible applicants must be USA organizations fully licensed and in good standing to practice law in New Jersey with at least three years of municipal representation experience. Applicants must submit three copies of their proposal, including a fee proposal, to the Office of the City Clerk at 125 by November 19, 2026. The city evaluates submissions on responsiveness, general reputation, city-specific knowledge, relevant experience, meeting availability, and overall value, with compensation negotiated under a professional services contract.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- City of Salem
Scope of work
- Serve as legal counsel for the Mayor and Common Council of the City of Salem
- Attend all regular and special meetings of the City Council, and Council Committee meetings as requested
- Prepare resolutions and ordinances as requested by the Mayor, City Council, or Clerk/Administrator
- Apprise the City and its officials of developments in the law requiring compliance or policy development
- Prepare and review contracts, leases, bid specifications, bid proposals, applications, and submissions
- Provide consultation to various City Officials and legal counsel as needed to various City Boards
- Represent the City and City Officials in litigation matters, disciplinary actions, and Civil Service appeals
- Represent the City in license renewal hearings, enforcement proceedings, and Tax Appeals
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
Documents to include with your response
- Fee proposal
- Resume and/or documentation demonstrating compliance with Minimum Requirements
- Responses to Qualifications Evaluation questions 1 through 20
- 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
- Contract start
- January 1, 2027
How to submit
- Method
- Hard copy to the Office of the City Clerk
- Instructions
- Submit reply to Office of the City Clerk, 125 West Broadway, Salem, New Jersey 08079. Provide three copies with one clearly marked Original.
Contract details
- Term
- January 1, 2027 to December 31, 2027, subject to termination at any time by City Council
- Place of performance
- Salem, New Jersey