What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe buyer seeks a vendor to deliver general counsel and litigation manager services on an as-needed basis for a government authority located in Morristown, New Jersey. The selected contractor must attend Insurance Fund meetings, confer with officials, advise on liability and settlement negotiations, supervise assigned attorneys, report updates, and review attorney invoices. Eligibility is limited to onshore vendors within the United States, and performance will take place offsite. The one-year contract begins on January 1, 2027, with services compensated at a rate of $200.00 per hour. Interested parties must submit all questions no later than November 17, 2026.
Scope of work
- Attend Insurance Fund meetings as directed by the Commissioners
- Be responsive and available on an as-needed basis to confer with Commissioners, Broker, TPA, and Risk Manager
- Advise and consult with Commissioners and Risk Manager regarding general counsel, litigation, and liability matters
- Provide advice on negotiation of settlements
- Maintain contact with approved attorneys assigned to various cases and provide ongoing supervision
- Report to Commissioners updates or issues pertinent to litigation or liability
- Review and approve attorney invoices
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| General experience in the practice of law | Not specified |
| Prior experience and familiarity with providing General Counsel/Litigation Management Services | Not specified |
| Knowledge in constitutional and both Federal and State of New Jersey statutory and administrative law | Not specified |
| Knowledge in tort liability, including the New Jersey Tort Claims Law and procedures | Not specified |
| Prior experience with similar government entities | Not specified |
| Knowledge in self-insurance litigation | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Licensed to practice law in the State of New Jersey
- Successful attorney shall not, either through him/herself or their law firm, provide any defense work for the MCIF
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
- 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 copy delivered in person, by delivery, or by mail
- Instructions
- Submit one (1) original submission and one (1) digital copy on CD or USB flash drive in a sealed envelope to Morris County Counsel, Room 527, 5th Floor, Administration & Records Building, 10 Court Street, Morristown, NJ 07963-0900. Outer packaging must display respondent name, address, and RFQ number and title spelled out. Required forms shall not be submitted double sided.