What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe County of Morris seeks qualified attorneys to provide professional legal services as special counsel on an as-needed basis for calendar year 2027. Selected vendors will perform offsite legal work for a one-year contract term at fixed rates of $200.00 per hour for attorneys and $80.00 per hour for paralegals. Only onshore USA entities are eligible to bid, and the County will award contracts to multiple special counsels to establish a qualified pool. Proposals are evaluated based on prior experience and familiarity with Morris County, prior experience providing legal services to similar public entities, and the professional qualifications, availability, and experience of key personnel. Vendors must submit an original written proposal and one digital copy on CD or USB flash drive to Morris County Counsel by 11:00 AM on December 1, 2026. All questions must be submitted no later than November 17, 2026.
Scope of work
- Special counsel professional legal services
- Legal services provided on an as-needed basis under the direction of Morris County Counsel
- Paralegal support services
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Prior experience and familiarity in providing legal services to the County of Morris, under the direction of the Morris County Counsel | Not specified |
| Prior experience in providing legal services to public entities similar to Morris County, and in working under the direction of in-house counsel | Not specified |
| Attorney's professional qualifications, availability and experience of key personnel to be assigned to County work, with respect to relevant areas of law | Not specified |
| Quality of services rendered | Not specified |
| Such other factors demonstrated to be in the best interests of the County of Morris | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Attorneys licensed to practice in the State of New Jersey
Documents to include with your response
- Signature Page
- Non-Collusion Affidavit Form
- Corporate Disclosure Statement
- Stockholder Ownership Disclosure Certification
- EEO/Affirmative Action Compliance Notice
- Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 Language signed
- Disclosure of Investment Activities in Iran
- Certification of Non-Involvement in Prohibited Activities in Russia or Belarus
- Addenda Acknowledgement Form
- Business Registration Certificate
How to submit
- Method
- Sealed hard copy and digital media
- Instructions
- Submit one original and one digital copy on CD or USB flash in a sealed envelope marked 'RFQ #27-16 Special County Counsel' to Michele Reilly, Morris County Counsel, Room 527, Court Street, P.O. Box 900, Morristown, NJ 07963-0900. Required forms must not be submitted double sided.