About this opportunity
AI summaryThe Borough of Medford Lakes seeks proposals for the position of 2027 Municipal Public Defender to deliver legal counsel to indigent defendants in the Shared Municipal Court of the Borough of Medford Lakes and Township of Shamong. One or more licensed New Jersey attorneys will be appointed to perform legal services under a one-year contract. Eligible applicants must be New Jersey state-licensed attorneys who carry at least $1,000,000 in professional liability insurance with an AAA-rated carrier, with at least two years of preferred public defender or related experience. Applicants must deliver six copies of their proposal to Mark J. McIntosh, RMC, at Borough of Medford Lakes by 2:00 pm on November 19, 2026. The Borough will evaluate proposals based on technical qualifications, management criteria, references, and cost competitiveness to determine the most advantageous submission.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- Borough of Medford Lakes
Scope of work
- Represent indigent defendants in proceedings over which the Medford Lakes Borough and Township of Shamong Shared Court has jurisdiction
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Documented evidence of Minimum Qualifications and required response information | Not specified |
| Technical Criteria (scope understanding, knowledge of issues/operations, completeness/responsiveness, documented past performance) | Not specified |
| Management Criteria (scheduling, reliability, municipal/State experience, meeting availability, resource reliance, employee experience, diverse business use, cultural sensitivity) | Not specified |
| Cost Criteria (relative cost, full explanation of fees/charges, quality control/assurance, sufficient financial resources) | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- At least 2 years experience preferred as public defender or in related experience in Municipal Court
- Licensed and in good standing with the Bar Association of the State of New Jersey for a minimum of (5) five years
- Sufficient staff to satisfy the scope of services
- Professional liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 with a carrier having a AAA rating by Best Insurance Digest
- Has not represented within past three years and does not represent adverse parties/claims against Borough of Medford Lakes and/or Township of Shamong
Documents to include with your response
- Full name and business address of entity or person submitting proposal
- List of service personnel with summary of post high school education and licenses
- Number of years each attorney has provided representation to municipal entities in NJ
- Description of additional services to be provided
- Copy or description of professional liability insurance policy for calendar year 2026
- Statement and listing of professional service fees offered
- Compliance statement with NJ Law Against Discrimination, Affirmative Action Law, Prevailing Wage, ADA, and Pay to Play
- Names and addresses of at least three (3) client references from past five years (including at least one municipal client)
- List and description of all professional liability claims brought against applicant during past five (5) years
- Documented evidence fulfilling all Section III Minimum Qualifications and Requirements
Key dates
- Date Issued
- October 29, 2026
- Return Date & Time
- November 19, 2026 @ 2:00pm
How to submit
- Method
- Hard copy delivery
- Instructions
- Return to Mark J. McIntosh, RMC, Borough of Medford Lakes, 1 Cabin Circle, Medford Lakes, NJ 08055. Provide six (6) copies of the proposal numbered sequentially.
Contract details
- Term
- one (1) year
- Place of performance
- Borough of Medford Lakes and Township of Shamong Shared Court
- Insurance and bonding
- Professional liability insurance in an amount of at least $1,000,000 with a carrier that has AAA rating by Best Insurance Digest.
- Funding
- 2027 Temporary and/or Final Budgets