About this opportunity
AI summaryThe City of New Brunswick seeks proposals for Assistant City Attorney legal services under contract #459-27RFP. The appointed counsel will assist the City Attorney, advise the mayor and council, prepare and review legal instruments, render written opinions, maintain records of proceedings, attend meetings, and handle prosecution, defense, and appeals. Eligibility is limited to onshore United States organizations. Applicants must deliver one original and two additional copies of the sealed proposal to the City Clerk's Office by 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 1, 2026. The submission must include mandatory compliance forms, cost details with hourly rates, and proof of New Jersey business registration prior to award. The City Administrator evaluates proposals based on experience and reputation, ability to perform services in a timely manner, and fee competitiveness.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- City of New Brunswick
- Solicitation No.
- 459-27RFP
Scope of work
- Advise the council as to the form and sufficiency of all ordinances and resolutions prior to passage
- Prepare or review and approve all contracts, deeds, documents, and instruments prior to execution
- Conduct appeals from orders, decisions or judgment affecting any interest of the city as approved or directed
- Render opinions in writing upon any question of law submitted by the mayor or council
- Maintain a record of all actions, suits, proceedings and matters relating to the city's interest
- Attend regular and special meetings of the city council and meetings of boards and commissions as required
- Perform such other and different duties as may be provided by charter or ordinance
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 |
| State licensure to practice law in the State of New Jersey and current status of standing | Not specified |
| Other factors, if determined to be in the best interest of the City | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- State licensure to practice law in the State of New Jersey and current status of standing
- Registered with the State of New Jersey, Department of Treasury, Division of Revenue (Business Registration Certificate)
- Documented past performance of same and/or similar service
Documents to include with your response
- Succinct typewritten letter containing name, address, telephone number, and pricing
- Non-Collusion Affidavit
- Disclosure of Ownership Form
- Insurance Requirement Acknowledgment Form
- Mandatory Equal Employment Opportunity Notice Acknowledgment
- Professional Services Entity Information Form
- Acknowledgment of Corrections, Additions and Deletions Form
- Disclosure of Investment Activities in Iran
- Proof of New Jersey Business Registration
Key dates
- Proposals due
- on or before 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 1, 2026
How to submit
- Method
- Sealed hard copy
- Instructions
- Deliver one (1) original and two (2) additional sets of sealed submissions to the City Clerk’s Office, Room 201, City Hall, 78 Bayard Street, New Brunswick, New Jersey 08901. Envelope must specify Assistant City Attorney, #459-27RFP.
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 minimum limits of $1,000,000.00 each claim and $1,000,000.00 aggregate.