About this opportunity
AI summaryThe Borough of Medford Lakes seeks proposals from New Jersey-licensed attorneys to serve as the 2027 Municipal Attorney for a one-year term. The selected attorney or firm will provide legal services addressing the Borough's standard operations, which includes defending assigned claims, filing lawsuits, counseling during meetings, and interacting with the administration. Candidates must possess at least seven years of litigation experience and maintain at least $1,000,000 in professional liability insurance with a AAA-rated carrier. The Borough evaluates proposals based on mandatory minimum requirements, technical criteria, management criteria, and cost criteria. Applicants must submit six copies of their proposals to Mark J. McIntosh by November 19, 2026, at 2:00 PM.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- BOROUGH OF MEDFORD LAKES
Scope of work
- Defend claims assigned by the Mayor and Council
- File lawsuits on behalf of the Borough and defend same
- Prepare reports and provide advice and counsel at Mayor and Council meetings regarding litigation, regulations, and ordinances
- Interact with the Borough's Administration on related legal issues
- Reply to inquiries from residents and/or commercial enterprises when requested by Mayor and Council
- Attend regular, special, and Executive Session meetings as requested by Mayor and Council
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Documented evidence of fulfilling Minimum Qualifications and required response items | Not specified |
| Technical Criteria | Not specified |
| Management Criteria | Not specified |
| Cost Criteria | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Served as attorney for a municipal or government entity in New Jersey for at least seven (7) years prior to submission
- Licensed and in good standing with the Bar Association of the State of New Jersey for a minimum of five (5) years
- Sufficient staff to satisfy the scope of services
- At least seven (7) years experience in the litigation of municipal matters
- Carries professional liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 with a carrier having a AAA rating by Best Insurance Digest
- Has not represented in the past three years and does not represent adverse parties/claims against the Borough of Medford Lakes
Documents to include with your response
- Full name and business address of entity or person submitting
- List of individuals providing services with post high school education and licenses held
- Number of years each attorney has represented New Jersey municipal entities
- Description of services provided in addition to Section II scope
- Copy or description of professional liability insurance policy maintained for calendar year 2026
- Statement and listing of professional service fees
- Compliance statement for NJ Law Against Discrimination, Affirmative Action Law, Prevailing Wage, ADA, and Local Unit Pay to Play Law
- Names and addresses of at least three (3) client references from the past five years, including at least one municipal client
- List and description of all professional liability claims brought against applicant during the past five (5) years
Key dates
- Date Issued
- October 29, 2026
- Return Date & Time
- November 19, 2026 @ 2:00pm
How to submit
- Method
- Hard copy
- Instructions
- Submit six (6) copies of the proposal to Mark J. McIntosh, RMC, Borough of Medford Lakes, 1 Cabin Circle, Medford Lakes, NJ 08055.
Contract details
- Term
- One (1) year
- 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