About this opportunity
AI summaryThe Township of Mantua seeks qualifications to appoint a municipal attorney or law firm to serve as the chief, general legal officer of the Township. The appointed solicitor will represent the Township in all legal matters, advise and assist the Township Committee, Administrator, and Departments, and prepare or approve relevant legal instruments. Eligible law firms must consist entirely of New Jersey attorneys-at-law, and candidates should demonstrate knowledge of New Jersey municipal law and municipal contract law. Applicants must deliver one original proposal to Jennica Bileci, Township Administrator, by 3:00 P.M. on December 2, 2026. Submissions must include proposed costs and hourly rates, malpractice insurance documentation, a completed checklist, a non-collusion affidavit, a stockholder disclosure certification, and a business registration certificate prior to award. The Township will award a one-year contract based on qualifications, merit, experience and references, and cost competitiveness.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- Township of Mantua
Scope of work
- Represent the Township in all legal matters and advise the Township Committee, Administrator, and Departments
- Attend meetings of the Township Committee
- Draft ordinances and resolutions as directed
- Give opinions and rulings on questions of law at Committee meetings
- Prepare or approve all legal instruments relating to Township business
- Represent the Township in litigation, trials, appeals, and proceedings
- Maintain records of all suits, proceedings, and matters relating to Township interest
- Recommend the appointment of special counsel when necessary
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
- Must be an attorney-at-law of New Jersey, or a firm whose members are all attorneys-at-law of New Jersey
- Demonstrated knowledge of general New Jersey municipal law and municipal contract law
- Experience or knowledge of matters directly affecting the Township of Mantua
Documents to include with your response
- Request for Proposal Checklist
- Original signed complete proposal
- Non-Collusion Affidavit properly notarized
- Stockholder Disclosure Certification
- Disclosure of Contributions to NJ ELEC
- Business Registration Certificate(s)
- Documentation of professional liability/malpractice insurance coverage
- Statement of compliance with Laws Against Discrimination and Affirmative Action
- Financial Disclosure Statement pursuant to Local Government Ethics Law (if required by law)
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.
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
- Documentation of insurance for professional liability/malpractice coverage with limits as to liability acceptable to the Township.