What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe City of Union City seeks proposals from New Jersey licensed law firms to serve as Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) prosecutor from January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2027. The selected firm will prosecute state and municipal ABC violations before the Board of Commissioners, provide legal research, represent the board in administrative forums and courts, draft resolutions and ordinances, and attend board meetings. Candidates must show significant ABC prosecution experience and submit attorney qualifications, civil trial experience, four references, and cost details including hourly rates. Proposals require one original and two copies on white 8 ½” x 11” paper delivered to 3715 Palisade Avenue, with sealed submissions due by 9:45 am on the designated date.
Scope of work
- Prosecuting violations of state and municipal ABC laws
- Providing legal research and advisory opinions as needed
- Representing the Board in federal and state courts and administrative forums
- Reviewing and drafting ABC resolutions and ordinances
- Attending meetings of the Board of Commissioners sitting in their capacity as ABC Board
- Handling any other matters as directed by the City or the Board
- Providing detailed monthly billing statements to the City
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Qualifications of the individuals who will perform the tasks and the amounts of their respective participation | Not specified |
| Experience in representing ABC boards in urban environments substantially similar to Union City and references | Not specified |
| Ability to perform the task in a timely fashion, including staffing and familiarity with the subject matter | Not specified |
| Ability to be available with the appropriate personnel at all times necessary to accomplish the representation | Not specified |
| The cost and expense that will be necessary to familiarize the attorney with the municipal issues pending before the ABC board | Not specified |
| Cost competitiveness in light of all of the above factors | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Licensed to practice law in the State of New Jersey
- Significant experience in ABC prosecuting as determined by the City
- Experience providing ABC Prosecutor services in an urban environment in New Jersey substantially similar to Union City
- At least four references, three of which must have knowledge of representation of ABC Boards
- Civil trial experience
Documents to include with your response
- Firm name, address, principal place of business, and designated attorneys with contact numbers
- Areas of practice and description of attorneys' education, experience, qualifications, and years with firm
- At least four references and examples of success representing ABC boards
- Cost details, hourly rates, time estimates, expenses, and not to exceed amount
- Statement of Ownership Disclosure form
- Disclosure of Investment Activities in Iran Form
- Certification of Non-Involvement in Prohibited Activities in Russia or Belarus
- Proof of Business Registration Certificate with the New Jersey Division of Taxation
- Executed Statement Concerning Ethics Complaints
- Affirmative Action documentation (Letter of Federal Approval, Certificate of Employee Information Report, or Form AA-302)
How to submit
- Method
- sealed hard copy
- Instructions
- Submit one original and two (2) copies on white 8 ½” x 11” paper to Hilda I. Rosario, City Clerk, City of Union City, 3715 Palisade Avenue, Union City, New Jersey 07087.