About this opportunity
AI summaryThe City of New Brunswick seeks proposals for Special Counsel for Tax Appeals (Conflict) under solicitation #472-27RFP. The selected vendor must provide legal services for the defense or prosecution of all tax appeal matters filed either against or on behalf of the agency. Only USA organizations are eligible to bid, and the work requires onsite and offsite performance. Applicants must submit one original and two additional sets of the sealed proposal to the City Clerk's Office by 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 3, 2026. Submissions must include hourly cost details, a succinct signed letter, proof of New Jersey business registration, and all required disclosure forms.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- City of New Brunswick
- Solicitation No.
- 472-27RFP
Scope of work
- Legal services for the defense or prosecution of all Tax Appeal matters filed against or on behalf of the City
- Representation before the Middlesex County Board of Taxation
- Representation before the Tax Court of New Jersey
- Representation for unresolved matters further appealed to a Higher Court
- Provision of services where the City's primary Special Tax Counsel has a Conflict of Interest or cannot represent the City
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| The name and qualifications of the individual(s) who will perform the services (where applicable) | Ranked 1 |
| Experience and reputation in the particular field of endeavor | Ranked 2 |
| Ability to perform the required services in a timely manner (including familiarity with the subject matter, attendance at meetings, etc.) | Ranked 3 |
| Competitiveness of rates (fees and expenses); (If needed-Cost Proposal for Project) | Ranked 4 |
| Other factors, if determined to be in the best interests of the City | Ranked 5 |
Minimum qualifications
- Compliance with applicable Federal, State or City legal requirements
- Registration with the State of New Jersey, Department of Treasury, Division of Revenue (Business Registration Certificate) prior to award
- Documented past performance of same and/or similar service
Documents to include with your response
- Non-Collusion Affidavit
- Disclosure of Ownership Form
- Insurance Requirement Acknowledgment Form
- Mandatory Equal Employment Opportunity Notice
- Professional Service Entity Information Form
- Acknowledgment of Corrections, Additions and Deletions Form
- Disclosure of Investment Activities in Iran
- Cost details including hourly rates of individuals and all expenses
- Proof of Business Registration with State of NJ Department of Treasury (prior to award)
- Employee Information Report Form AA302 or evidence of compliance (prior to execution)
Key dates
- Proposals due
- 10:00 a.m., Thursday, December 3, 2026
How to submit
- Method
- Sealed hard copy delivered to City Clerk's Office or mailed
- Instructions
- Submit one original and two additional sets in a sealed envelope marked with the service title and number to City Clerk's Office, Room 201, City Hall, 78 Bayard Street, New Brunswick, New Jersey 08901.
Contract details
- Term
- Transition period shall not extend more than ninety (90) days beyond the expiration date
- Place of performance
- New Brunswick, New Jersey
- Insurance and bonding
- Professional Liability Insurance with limits of a minimum of $1,000,000.00 each claim and $1,000,000.00 aggregate.