About this opportunity
AI summaryThe Township of Mantua seeks qualifications from attorneys-at-law of New Jersey to serve as Special Counsel for Affordable Housing Matters. The appointed counsel will advise township officials, handle affordable housing litigation and administrative proceedings, and prepare state-required documentation offsite from the vendor's premises. Eligible onshore United States firms must submit one original signed proposal by December 2, 2026, at 3:00 P.M. Submissions must include hourly rates, professional malpractice insurance proof, and mandatory certifications addressed to Township Administrator Jennica Bileci. The Township will evaluate submissions based on qualification, merit, experience, references, and cost competitiveness for a one-year contract term.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- Township of Mantua
Scope of work
- Represent the Township in all affordable housing legal matters
- Advise and assist the Township Committee, Township Administrator, and Departments
- Attend meetings of the Township Committee as directed
- Draft ordinances and resolutions as directed
- Give opinions and rulings on questions of affordable housing law
- Represent the Township in affordable housing litigation, trials, appeals, and proceedings
- Represent the Township before the State entity administering affordable housing matters
- Participate in the preparation of documents required by the State affordable housing entity
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Qualifications of the individual or firms who will perform the service or activity | Not specified |
| Experience and references | Not specified |
| Ability to perform the service or activity in a timely fashion, including staffing and familiarity | Not specified |
| Cost Competitiveness | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Individual attorney or all members of the firm must be attorneys-at-law of New Jersey
- Licensed professional in the State of New Jersey for the requested discipline
Documents to include with your response
- Original signed copy of complete proposal
- Completed Request for Proposal Checklist
- Non-Collusion Affidavit properly notarized
- Stockholder Disclosure Certification
- Authorized signatures on all forms
- Disclosure of Contributions to NJ ELEC
- Business Registration Certificate(s)
- Proposed cost of service(s) including hourly rates and expenses
- Documentation of professional liability/malpractice insurance
- Statement as to compliance with N.J.S.A. 10:5-1 et seq. and P.L. 1975, c.127
Key dates
- Proposals due
- December 2, 2026 3:00 P.M.
How to submit
- Method
- Hard copy
- Instructions
- Address all proposals to Township of Mantua, Attn: Jennica Bileci, Township Administrator, 401 Main Street, Mantua, NJ 08051. Submit one (1) copy of the proposal.
Contract details
- Term
- One (1) year from date of award (or one year from the first day of January of the year of appointment)
- Insurance and bonding
- Professional liability/malpractice coverage with limits as to liability acceptable to the Township.