About this opportunity
AI summaryThe Borough of West Wildwood seeks legal counsel to handle professional legal services, specializing in land use litigation, proceedings before administrative boards and courts, and other legal matters determined by the Borough Solicitor and approved by the Mayor. Eligible applicants must be United States organizations holding a license to practice and maintaining a bona fide office in the State of New Jersey. Applicants must submit sealed proposals to the office of the Borough Clerk by November 18, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. prevailing time. The submission must include standard compliance forms, proof of required worker's compensation and professional liability insurance, and a cost proposal reflecting firm pricing for the one-year contract term. An evaluation team will assess proposals based on general compliance, management, experience, personnel qualifications, and cost.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- The Borough of West Wildwood
Scope of work
- Land Use Litigation and other legal matters as determined by the Borough Solicitor
- Litigation before Administrative Boards and Courts
- Any other litigation as determined by the Borough Solicitor and approved by the mayor
- All documents and writings necessary to render advice to the Borough
- Represent and defend the Borough of West Wildwood and/or its employees performing in the course of employment inclusive of court appearances
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Requirements | Not specified |
| Understanding of the Requested Work | Not specified |
| Knowledge and Technical Competence | Not specified |
| Management, Experience and Personnel Qualifications | Not specified |
| Ability to Complete the Services in a Timely Manner | Not specified |
| Cost | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Must maintain a bona fide office in the State of New Jersey
- Hold a license to practice law for at least three (3) years
- Eligible to appear before all state and federal courts in New Jersey, New Jersey administrative agencies, and Office of Administrative Law
- Familiarity with N.J. and federal law in criminal defense, tort/personal injury, contract, workers compensation, administrative law, labor/employment, disciplinary matters, civil rights, general municipal law
Documents to include with your response
- Proposal, Qualifications and Costs Submission Form signed and dated
- Signed and notarized Non-Collusion Affidavit
- Signed Disclosure of Ownership form
- Signed Professional/Consulting/Extraordinary Unspecifiable Service Entity Information Form
- Copy of vendor's current NJ Business Registration Certificate
- Copy of State of NJ Certificate of Good Standing
- Disclosure of Investment Activities in Iran Form
- Documents showing qualifications, experience, and fee structure including anticipated reimbursable costs
Key dates
- Notice Posted
- November 6, 2026
- Proposals due
- November 18, 2026 @ 10:00 a.m. prevailing time
- Public reading
- November 18, 2026 @ 11:00 a.m. prevailing time
- Contract start
- November 20, 2026
How to submit
- Method
- Sealed hard copy
- Instructions
- Must be received in the office of the Borough Clerk, 701 West Glenwood Avenue, West Wildwood, NJ 08260 on or before the due date and time.
Contract details
- Term
- November 20, 2026, through November 19, 2027
- Insurance and bonding
- Workers Compensation Insurance pursuant to N.J.S.A. 34:15-12(a) and N.J.A.C. 12:235-1.6. Professional liability insurance with limits not less than $2,000,000 for any one occurrence (claim based). Policies must be with an authorized NJ insurer and name the Borough as an additional insured.