About this opportunity
AI summaryThe Township of Mantua seeks a qualified individual attorney or law firm to provide municipal prosecutor services. The designated prosecutor will handle criminal, quasi-criminal, disorderly persons offenses, motor vehicle offenses, and all other matters within the jurisdiction of the Joint Municipal Court of the Township of Mantua. Eligible candidates must be licensed attorneys-at-law in New Jersey, with all firm members admitted in the state if an entity applies. Applicants must submit proposals by 3:00 P.M. on December 2, 2026, addressed to the Township Administrator in Mantua, New Jersey. Submissions require qualifications, proposed hourly rates, proof of professional liability insurance, a non-collusion affidavit, a stockholder disclosure certification, and a checklist. The Township will award a one-year contract based on qualifications, merit, experience, references, and cost competitiveness, with compensation governed by the general salary ordinance and agreed-upon terms.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- Township of Mantua
Scope of work
- Prosecute criminal, quasi-criminal, disorderly persons, and motor vehicle offenses
- Prosecute any other matters within the jurisdiction of the Joint Municipal Court pursuant to law and Supreme Court rules
- Participate in at least 12 Joint Municipal Court sessions per month
- Provide defense of appeals
- Handle Township or State Police discovery matters
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 the staff's familiarity of the service or activity | Not specified |
| Cost Competitiveness | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Attorney-at-law of New Jersey (all members if a firm of attorneys)
- Licensure in the State of New Jersey and any other state as to the professional discipline requested
- Listing of all previous Public Sector entities served including dates of service and positions held
Documents to include with your response
- Request for Proposal Checklist
- An original signed copy of complete proposal
- Non-Collusion Affidavit properly notarized
- Stockholder Disclosure Certification
- Disclosure of Contributions to NJ ELEC
- Business Registration Certificate(s)
- Financial Disclosure Statement pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:9-22(1) et seq. (if required by law)
- Statement of compliance with N.J.S.A. 10:5-1 et seq. and P.L. 1975, c.127
- Documentation of professional liability/malpractice insurance coverage
- Proposed cost of service(s) or activities including hourly rates and expenses
Key dates
- Submission Deadline
- December 2, 2026 3:00 P.M.
How to submit
- Method
- Sealed hard copy
- Instructions
- Address 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)
- Place of performance
- Mantua, NJ and the Regional Municipal Court covering Mantua, Pitman, Woodbury Heights, Wenonah, West Deptford, National Park, and Harrison
- Insurance and bonding
- Documentation that insurance for professional liability/malpractice coverage with limits as to liability acceptable to the Township of Mantua.