About this opportunity
AI summaryThe Township of Mantua seeks a qualified bond counsel to deliver legal services concerning public finance matters and related financial activities. The selected attorney or firm will prepare bond ordinances, provide legal guidance for short-term and long-term debt issuances, give tax law advice, attend meetings with rating agencies or insurance firms, and draft closing documents and written legal opinions. Offsite performance is permitted from the vendor's office premises, and counsel is not required to reside in the Township. Applicants must submit one proposal copy by December 2, 2026, at 3:00 P.M. Submissions must be addressed to Township Administrator Jennica Bileci and include proposed hourly rates, proof of malpractice insurance, a completed proposal checklist, a notarized non-collusion affidavit, and a stockholder disclosure certification. The Township evaluates proposals based on qualification, merit, references, experience, and cost competitiveness to award a one-year agreement starting from the date of award.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- Township of Mantua
Scope of work
- Provide legal services on general public finance matters, including preparation of bond ordinances
- Provide legal services for the issuance of short-term obligations and long-term obligations
- Meet with Township officials, counsel, and auditor as necessary for bond or note issuances
- Review or draft all authorizing and operative financial documents to effectuate transactions
- Attend meetings with rating agencies and insurance companies to assist in obtaining credit ratings
- Prepare applications and filings and appear before state agencies regarding bond or note sales
- Oversee closing, delivery of bonds or notes, and issue written legal opinions
- Provide legal services related to the activities of the Township's Redevelopment 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 staff's familiarity | Not specified |
| Cost Competitiveness | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Licensed professionals in the State of New Jersey and any other state for the requested discipline
- Professional services eligibility as defined in New Jersey Statutes, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-2(6)
Documents to include with your response
- Request for Proposal Checklist
- Original copy of complete proposal including qualifications, education, affiliations, public sector experience, and proposed costs
- Non-Collusion Affidavit properly notarized
- Stockholder Disclosure Certification
- Authorized signatures on all forms
- Disclosure of Contributions to NJ ELEC
- Business Registration Certificate(s)
- Documentation of professional liability/malpractice insurance coverage
- Statement as to compliance with N.J.S.A. 10:5-1 et seq. and P.L. 1975, c.127
- Financial Disclosure Statement pursuant to Local Government Ethics Law N.J.S.A. 40A:9-22(1) et seq. (if required by law)
Key dates
- Submission Deadline
- 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 and until a successor is appointed and qualified)
- Insurance and bonding
- Documentation that insurance for professional liability/malpractice coverage with limits as to liability acceptable to the Township is required.