About this opportunity
AI summaryThe Camden County Board of Commissioners seeks one firm to serve as general bond counsel for a one-year contract term. The selected vendor will provide general legal advice pertaining to County capital programs, draft appropriate resolutions, prepare and review required bond ordinances, render legal opinions regarding the validity of bonds or notes, and address inquiries from public officials or prospective secondary market purchasers. Eligibility is restricted to onshore USA organizations. Vendors may submit proposals digitally by email or online, and prospective respondents must email all questions to [email protected] no later than noon on Friday, November 13, 2026. Prior to contract award and commencement of offsite work, the contractor must supply a Business Registration Certificate and proof of professional liability, workers' compensation, and general liability insurance.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- County of Camden
Scope of work
- General legal advice pertaining to County capital programs
- Drafting of appropriate resolutions
- Review and preparation of required bond ordinances
- Rendering legal opinions approving the validity of bonds or notes
- Informing the County of the nature of security, legality, and validity of documentation and procedures
- Advising the County on legal considerations regarding financing alternatives
- Advising the County on state and federal tax law issues
- Answering questions about bonds or notes from prospective purchasers or public officials
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Proven record of experience, including referrals, in providing the type of services detailed herein | Not specified |
| Ability to provide services in a timely manner | Not specified |
| Personnel qualifications (i.e., resumes of key personnel who will be assigned to provide services to the County) | Not specified |
| Location of office and availability of personnel | Not specified |
| Understanding of the services requested (including completeness and clarity of submission) | Not specified |
| Cost of services (i.e. price proposal) | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Extensive experience and knowledgeable background in general legal advice for County capital programs, resolutions, bond ordinances, and legal opinions
- Well versed in and significant legal experience in handling bond, note, and related matters following Atlantic Coast II, 112 F.3d 652 (3d Cir. 1997) decisions
Documents to include with your response
- Proposal conforming to Parts I and II format requirements
- Section B Resumes of key personnel and governmental client references
- Statement of compliance with insurance requirements
- Statement of assurance regarding conflict of interest
- Section C Facilities and office locations information
- Section D Conflict of Interest statement
- Section E Fee proposal specifying proposed hourly rate
- Business Registration Certificate
- Section K(1) Disclosure of Investment Activities in Iran
- Section K(2) Certification of non-involvement in prohibited activities in Russia or Belarus
Key dates
- Questions due
- Friday November 13, 2026, at Noon
- Proposals due
- Tuesday December 1, 2026, at 11:00 a.m.
- Contract start
- January 1, 2027
How to submit
- Method
- Sealed hard copy
- Instructions
- Provide two (2) copies in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the RFP title to Camden County Division of Purchasing, Courthouse - 6th Floor, 520 Market Street, Camden NJ 08102, or hand-deliver to the marked bin at the 6th Street entrance between 8:30 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. Fax, phone, or email submissions are not permitted.
Contract details
- Term
- One year commencing January 1, 2027 to December 31, 2027
- Insurance and bonding
- Professional Liability minimum of $25,000,000.00 per occurrence, $50,000,000.00 aggregate; Workers Compensation statutory for NJ and Employers Liability $500,000.00; General Liability $1,000,000.00 per occurrence, $2,000,000.00 aggregate; Auto Liability $1,000,000.00 per occurrence, $1,000,000.00 aggregate.