What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe County of Morris seeks qualified firms to provide professional bond counsel services on an as-needed basis during calendar year 2027. The scope of work includes legal support for permanent and temporary financings, preparation and review of bond ordinances, and services related to advance refunding. Eligible applicants must be onshore USA entities, perform work offsite, and present proof of being listed in the Red Book. Qualifications are evaluated based on prior experience with the Morris County Counsel, experience serving similar public entities, and key personnel qualifications and availability. The buyer pays set rates of $230.00 per hour for partners and $180.00 per hour for associates alongside fixed transaction fees, and intends to award contracts to a pool of multiple bond counsels for a one-year term. Applicants must submit questions no later than November 17, 2026. Submissions require one original and one digital copy on CD or USB flash delivered in a sealed envelope to Morris County Counsel by 11:00 a.m. on December 1, 2026.
Scope of work
- Professional bond counsel services on an as-needed basis
- Services for permanent financing and temporary financings of Morris County
- Preparation or review of bond ordinances and compilation of certified records of proceedings
- Provision of Escrow Agreements and directing investment of advance refunding proceeds in accordance with federal tax law restrictions
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Prior experience and familiarity in providing legal services 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 |
| Bond Counsel'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 or law firms licensed to practice in the State of New Jersey
- Proof of being listed in the Red Book
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 envelope hard copy with digital media
- Instructions
- Submit one original and one digital copy on CD or USB flash to Michele Reilly, Morris County Counsel, Room 527, Court Street, P.O. Box 900, Morristown, NJ 07963-0900. Envelope must be sealed and bear the submitter name and address, RFQ name, RFQ due date, and RFQ #27-13 Bond Counsel.