About this opportunity
AI summaryThe Township of Mantua seeks qualifications from attorneys-at-law or law firms admitted to practice in New Jersey to serve as Township Labor Attorney. The appointed attorney will represent the township in labor and employment legal matters, advise municipal leadership and departments, draft and approve legal instruments, and handle litigation, trials, and administrative proceedings. Applicants must have at least five years of labor relations experience, a proven record representing management, and demonstrated litigation experience in New Jersey Trial and Appellate Divisions. Proposals will be evaluated on qualifications, merit, experience and references, and cost competitiveness. Submissions are due December 2, 2026, at 3:00 PM to Jennica Bileci, Township Administrator, with one copy submitted, and questions must be directed to her in writing. The contract will run for a one-year term from the date of award.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- Township of Mantua
Scope of work
- Represent the Township in legal matters pertaining to labor and employment.
- Advise and assist the Township Committee, Township Administrator, and departments.
- Attend Township Committee meetings as directed and give opinions and rulings on questions of law.
- Prepare or approve all legal instruments relating to the business of the Township Labor Attorney.
- Represent the Township in litigation, trials, appeals, and other proceedings affecting Township interests.
- Maintain records of all action suits, proceedings, and matters, reporting thereon as required.
- Enter into agreements, compromises, or settlements of litigation subject to Committee approval.
- Recommend the appointment of special counsel when Township interests require.
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
- Must be an attorney-at-law of New Jersey (or firm where all members are attorneys-at-law of New Jersey).
- Minimum of five (5) years experience in labor relations.
- Demonstrated knowledge of general New Jersey municipal law and municipal contract law.
- Proven record of cases tried before PERC, NJ Office of Administrative Law, and Interest and Grievance Arbitrators.
- Proven record in the Trial and Appellate Divisions of Superior Court.
- Proven record of representation of management in collective bargaining.
Documents to include with your response
- Request for Proposal Checklist
- An original copy of your 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 as to compliance with N.J.S.A. 10:5-1 et seq. and P.L. 1975, c.127
- Financial Disclosure Statement pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:9-22(1) et seq. (if required by law)
- Proposed cost of services including hourly rates and expense structures
Key dates
- Submission Deadline
- December 2, 2026 3:00 PM
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 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 and until successor is appointed and qualified).
- Insurance and bonding
- Documentation that insurance for professional liability/malpractice coverage with limits as to liability acceptable to the Township is required.