What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe Ocean County Health Department seeks proposals for professional legal services under a one-year contract. The selected contractor will conduct legal research, draft advisory opinions, review and draft resolutions, ordinances, motions, and agreements, and represent the Board of Health in courts, administrative tribunals, and union labor negotiations. Responsibilities also include attending Board meetings, being available for consultations, and advising on relevant changes in state and federal laws. Eligible proposers must be fully licensed onshore entities located within the United States and should include a copy of their Business Registration Certificate. Proposers must submit sealed electronic submittals through BidNet Direct by December 2, 2026, at 1:30 pm prevailing time, as physical submittals are not accepted. Inquiries may be directed to Robert Dolan.
Scope of work
- Legal research and advisory opinions
- Representation of the Board in Federal and State courts, administrative tribunals, and forums
- Review and drafting of Board Resolutions, Ordinances, motions, Contracts, Inter-Local, and Inter-Agency Agreements
- Attendance at Board of Health meetings and availability for meetings with administrators and officials
- Advising of changes in State and Federal laws, regulations, and Court decisions impacting the Board
- Representation of the Board in union labor negotiation matters and grievance matters, O.A.L., and P.E.R.C. hearings
- Negotiation, review, and drafting of collectively negotiated agreements, labor documents, and employee relations forms
- Conducting programs and providing advice and consultation on specified labor issues
Minimum qualifications
- Licensed to practice law in the State of New Jersey
- Fully licensed to carry out duties of respective professions as required by State law
- Minimum of five years experience in representing counties or boards of health in contractual matters, public contracts, and general litigation (General Legal Services)
- Minimum of five years of experience in representing counties or boards of health in personnel matters, including collective bargaining (Labor Counsel Services)
Documents to include with your response
- Ownership Disclosure Form
- Business Registration Certificate
- Background Questionnaire
- Disclosure of Investment Activities in Iran Form
- Bidder Checklist
- Form W-9
- Entity Information Page
- Acknowledgment of Receipt of Addenda
- List of four (4) professional references
- List of fees for services
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via BidNet Direct
- Instructions
- Conducted on electronic platform on BidNet Direct at www.bidnetdirect.com//oceancountyhealth. The Board will only receive electronic submittals; no other physical submittals will be accepted.