About this opportunity
AI summaryThe Township of Old Bridge seeks an in rem foreclosure attorney to provide legal services from offsite. The selected vendor must file in rem foreclosure complaints resulting from real estate tax deficiencies or unpaid township liens, handle actions in the Superior Court of New Jersey through conclusion, represent the township in related bankruptcies or contested foreclosures, and secure title in the township's name for all subject parcels. Eligibility requires onshore U.S. organizations. Applicants must submit proposals digitally via email or online, including an executive summary, staffing plan, experience descriptions, references, conflict of interest disclosures, and mandatory certifications such as the Disclosure of Investment Activities in Iran. The contract term runs for one year, commencing on January 1, 2027, and concluding on December 31, 2027.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- TOWNSHIP OF OLD BRIDGE
- Solicitation No.
- 2027-35PS
Scope of work
- File In Rem Foreclosure complaints resulting from real estate tax deficiency or other unpaid Township liens
- File actions in the Superior Court of New Jersey to foreclose tax liens held by the Township and see same through to conclusion
- Represent the Township in any related bankruptcy actions or contested foreclosures
- Take all steps necessary and required to obtain title in the name of the Township of Old Bridge for all parcels with filed in rem foreclosure actions
Minimum qualifications
- Licensed to practice law in the state of New Jersey and appear before all County, State and Federal Courts and administrative offices of New Jersey for at least 10 years preceding appointment
- Minimum of 10 years experience in representing public entities in In Rem Foreclosure actions
- Admitted and licensed as an attorney at law in the State of New Jersey and in good standing
- Firm and assigned individuals must be well versed in all aspects of In Rem Foreclosures for public entities as well as Township operations
Documents to include with your response
- Executive Summary
- Staffing Plan
- Experience description
- 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, anytime prior to 10:45 a.m. (opened at 11:00 a.m. prevailing time)
- Contract start
- January 1, 2027
How to submit
- Method
- Sealed hard copy and digital media
- Instructions
- Submit one original, one copy, and a CD/Flash drive in a sealed envelope to the Township Clerk, Township of Old Bridge Clerks Office, west wing of the Township Administration Building, One Old Bridge Plaza, Old Bridge, NJ 08857. Inside envelope must be endorsed with contract number, name, opening date, and opening time.
Contract details
- Term
- January 1, 2027 to December 31, 2027
- Place of performance
- Old Bridge, New Jersey
- Insurance and bonding
- Workers' Compensation insurance per New Jersey law; Employers Liability Insurance; Commercial General Liability on an occurrence basis not less than $1,000,000 naming the municipality as additional insured; bonding required.