About this opportunity
AI summaryThe City of Salem Planning Board seeks proposals from licensed New Jersey attorneys or law firms to serve as Planning Board Attorney. The selected attorney will attend board meetings, interface with personnel and applicants, review applications, provide legal and procedural guidance, and prepare resolutions. Eligible applicants must be fully licensed in good standing to practice law in New Jersey and hold at least three years of experience representing a New Jersey land use board. Applicants must submit three copies of their proposal, with one marked original, to the Planning Board Secretary by 10:00 a.m. on November 19, 2026. Submissions must include qualifications documentation, a fee proposal, a New Jersey Business Registration Certificate, Pay to Play forms, and the Russia, Belarus, and Iran investment certification. The board will evaluate submissions based on responsiveness, experience and reputation, knowledge of the city, matching qualifications, availability, office resources, and overall advantage. The contract term runs from the reorganization meeting in January 2027 to January 2028, with compensation negotiated based on a professional services contract.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- City of Salem Planning Board
Scope of work
- Serve as Attorney for the City of Salem land use board (Planning Board)
- Attend Planning Board meetings
- Interface with applicants, planning board members, and professionals as required
- Review applications
- Provide advice and guidance pertaining to legal and procedural issues
- Prepare resolutions
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 Board for meetings, phone conferences, attendance at events and office consultations | 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 in connection with the proposal | 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 land use board
Documents to include with your response
- Resume or other documentation outlining qualifications and experience as redevelopment counsel
- Fee proposal
- State of New Jersey Business Registration Certificate
- Signed Pay to Play forms
- Completed and submitted 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
How to submit
- Method
- Hard copy
- Instructions
- Submit three copies of your proposal with one clearly marked Original to the Planning Board Secretary at 125 West Broadway Street, Salem, New Jersey 08079.
Contract details
- Term
- From the Planning Board Reorganization Meeting in January of 2027 to Planning Board Reorganization Meeting in January of 2028