About this opportunity
AI summaryThe City of New Brunswick seeks proposals from onshore USA organizations for Special Counsel for Tax Appeals under solicitation number 471-27RFP. The appointed vendor will provide legal services for the defense or prosecution of all tax appeal matters filed against or on behalf of the agency, performing work both onsite and offsite. Eligible professional services entities must be registered with the State of New Jersey Department of Treasury Division of Revenue prior to contract award. Submissions must include one original and two additional sets delivered in a sealed envelope to the City Clerk's Office by 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 3, 2026. Required documentation includes hourly rate cost details, a professional liability insurance acknowledgement for at least $1,000,000 per claim and aggregate, and various mandatory compliance forms such as the Disclosure of Investment Activities in Iran.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- City of New Brunswick
- Solicitation No.
- 471-27RFP
Scope of work
- 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 resulting unresolved matters appealed to a Higher Court
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| The name and qualifications of the individual(s) who will perform the services (where applicable) | Not specified |
| Experience and reputation in the particular field of endeavor | Not specified |
| Ability to perform the required services in a timely manner (including familiarity with the subject matter, attendance at meetings, etc.) | Not specified |
| Competitiveness of rates (fees and expenses); (If needed-Cost Proposal for Project) | Not specified |
| Other factors, if determined to be in the best interests of the City | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Compliance with applicable Federal, State or City legal requirements
- Documented past performance of same and/or similar service
- Business registration with the State of New Jersey, Department of Treasury, Division of Revenue
Documents to include with your response
- Non-Collusion Affidavit
- Disclosure Of Ownership Form
- Mandatory Equal Employment Opportunity Notice Acknowledgment
- Professional Service Entity Information Form
- Insurance Requirement Acknowledgment Form
- Acknowledgment Of Corrections, Additions Or Deletions Form
- Disclosure of Investment Activities in Iran Form
- Succinct typewritten proposal letter with cost details and hourly rates
- Proof of New Jersey Business Registration
Key dates
- Proposals due
- 10:00 a.m., Thursday, December 3, 2026
How to submit
- Method
- Sealed hard copy
- Instructions
- Submit one (1) original and two (2) additional sets delivered to the City Clerk's Office, Room 201, City Hall, 78 Bayard Street, New Brunswick, New Jersey 08901 in a sealed envelope marked 'Sealed Submission Enclosed' with the service title and number.
Contract details
- Term
- Transition period shall not extend more than ninety (90) days beyond 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.