About this opportunity
AI summaryThe Township of Old Bridge seeks affordable housing special counsel to collaborate with the township attorney and provide legal representation on affordable housing matters and related litigation. Responsibilities include assisting officials with fourth-round affordable housing requirements and compliance, defending against challenges to the township's housing element and fair share plan, and handling proceedings associated with court filings and the fourth-round approval process. The contract term runs for one year, commencing on January 1, 2027, and concluding on December 31, 2027, with no advance payments permitted. Eligible applicants must be licensed to practice law in New Jersey, maintain authorization if operating as a corporation, possess at least ten years of experience practicing before state courts, and demonstrate experience representing municipalities in affordable housing litigation. Offerors must supply a staffing plan, references, conflict disclosures, corporate certificates, an executive summary, and mandatory compliance forms, including a completed Disclosure of Investment Activities in Iran. Qualified USA-based organizations may submit responses digitally via email or online.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- TOWNSHIP OF OLD BRIDGE
- Solicitation No.
- 2027-37PS
Scope of work
- Work with the Township Attorney and provide legal services regarding affordable housing matters
- Assist Township officials with Fourth Round Affordable Housing requirements and compliance
- Defend the Township in related affordable housing litigation, including challenges to its Fourth Round Housing Element and Fair Share Plan
- Represent the Township in proceedings and hearings associated with court filings and the approval process for the Fourth Round
- Prepare all legal documents necessary and incidental to the requested services
Minimum qualifications
- Licensed to practice law in the State of New Jersey and appear before all State and Federal courts and administrative offices of NJ for not less than ten years preceding appointment
- Have a Certificate of Authorization if a corporation
- Experience practicing before State Courts for a minimum of ten years
- Experience representing municipalities in affordable housing and related litigation and familiar with Fourth Round compliance approval process
- Sufficient support staff to provide all services requested including preparation of all legal documents
Documents to include with your response
- Executive Summary
- Staffing Plan with resumes
- Description of experience
- Locations and Contact Information
- References
- Identification of Conflicts of Interest
- Minimum Qualifications Documentation
- Business Registration Certificate
- Non-Collusion Affidavit (Exhibit C-1)
- Statement of Ownership / Ownership Disclosure Certification (Exhibit C-2)
Key dates
- Proposals due
- Thursday, December 3, 2026, prior to 10:45 a.m.
- Proposal opening date and time
- Thursday, December 3, 2026, at 11:00 a.m.
- Contract start
- January 1, 2027
- Contract end
- December 31, 2027
How to submit
- Method
- Sealed hard copy and digital media delivered by mail or hand
- Instructions
- Submit one original, one copy, and a CD/Flash drive in a sealed envelope addressed to the Township Clerk, Township of Old Bridge, One Old Bridge Plaza, Old Bridge, NJ 08857, at the Township Clerks Office in the west wing of the Township Administration Building.
Contract details
- Term
- January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2027
- Place of performance
- Old Bridge, NJ
- Insurance and bonding
- Workers Compensation insurance; Employers Liability Insurance; Attorney Malpractice Insurance; Commercial General Liability on an occurrence basis not less than $1,000,000 naming the municipality as an additional insured; bonding required.
