About this opportunity
AI summaryThe Borough of Medford Lakes seeks proposals from New Jersey State licensed attorneys to serve as the 2027 Labor Attorney. The selected attorney will represent the Borough in labor and employment legal matters, advise the Borough Council and Borough Manager, attend Council meetings, prepare legal instruments, and handle litigation. Eligible candidates must have at least five years of labor relations experience, seven years of labor litigation experience, a proven record before relevant administrative and judicial bodies, and at least $1,000,000 in professional liability insurance. Applicants must submit six copies of their proposal by November 19, 2026, at 2:00 PM to Mark J. McIntosh in Medford Lakes, New Jersey. The Borough will award a one-year professional services contract based on technical criteria, management criteria, and cost criteria, subject to the availability of funds.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- Borough of Medford Lakes
Scope of work
- Represent the Borough in legal matters pertaining to labor and employment
- Advise and assist Borough Council, Borough Manager, and Departments in Borough Government administration
- Attend Borough Council meetings and provide opinions and rulings on questions of law
- Prepare or approve all legal instruments relating to the Borough Labor Attorney business
- Represent the Borough in litigation, conducting trials, appeals, and other labor/employment proceedings
- Maintain records of all action suits, proceedings, and matters relating to the Borough's interest
- Enter into agreements, compromises, or settlements of litigation subject to Council approval or ratification
- Surrender all Borough property, records, and consent to substitution upon termination of service
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Documented evidence fulfilling Minimum Qualifications and Vendor Response requirements | 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 7 years
- Licensed and in good standing with the Bar Association of the State of New Jersey for minimum 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 AAA rated carrier by Best Insurance Digest
- No representation of adverse parties against the Borough of Medford Lakes within the past three years
- Minimum of five (5) years experience in labor relations
- Proven record of cases before PERC, OAL, Arbitrators, and Superior Court Trial and Appellate Divisions
Documents to include with your response
- Full name and business address of entity or person submitting
- List of all individuals providing services with summary of post high school education and licenses
- Number of years each attorney has represented NJ municipal entities
- Description of services to be provided in addition to Section II
- Copy or description of professional liability insurance policy for calendar year 2026
- Statement and listing of professional service fees offered to the Borough
- Compliance statement for NJ Law Against Discrimination, Affirmative Action, Prevailing Wage, ADA, and Pay to Play
- Names and addresses of at least three (3) client references from the past five years, including one municipal client
- List and description of all professional liability claims brought against applicant in past five years
- Six (6) copies of the proposal
Key dates
- Date Issued
- October 29, 2026
- Return Date & Time
- November 19, 2026 @ 2:00pm
How to submit
- Method
- Hard copy
- 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.
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