What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe Housing Authority of the Borough of Carteret seeks proposals from qualified attorneys or law firms to serve as general legal counsel in the management of its housing programs. The selected counsel will perform offsite legal counsel services for a one-year contract period running from January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2027. Submitting attorneys must hold a license to practice law in the State of New Jersey, maintain a New Jersey Business Registration Certificate, and not be under sanction from HUD. The authority ranks proposals using quality and merit factors, with price weighted at 10 percent or 10 points. Applicants must deliver completed proposals with a qualifications letter and applicable HUD experience to the Housing Authority offices at 96 Roosevelt Avenue, Carteret, NJ 07008, prior to 1:00 pm on Wednesday, December 2, 2026. Interested parties may contact bookkeeper Michelle McFadden between 9:00 am and 3:00 pm by telephone at 732-541-6800 for questions or to request a more detailed solicitation packet.
Scope of work
- Attending all regular or special Authority meetings and supervising official minutes as to legality
- Attendance at committee meetings when requested
- Conferring with and advising officers, employees, and members on legal matters
- Advice and assistance in preparing legal documents, contracts, specifications, bonds, waivers, and drafting
- Appearance for and representation of the Authority in all routine litigation
- Approval of the legality of contracts and handling legal questions under Authority contracts
- Review and approval of documents for temporary and permanent financing of projects
- Review and approval of bid documents and bids, and preparation of Board Resolutions
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Experience in Housing Authority law and and HUD procedures, relative to Housing Authorities | 40% |
| Experience as Counsel to Local Government Authorities and Agencies | 25% |
| Experience with the New Jersey Local Public Contracts Law and HUD's Procurement requirements at 24 CFR 85.36 | 15% |
| Experience with the recovery of possession of rental units under the New Jersey Anti-Eviction Act | 10% |
| Price | 10% |
Minimum qualifications
- Licensed to practice law in the State of New Jersey
- Must not be under sanction from HUD
- Experience representing Housing Authorities and an understanding of HUD funded programs and related Federal regulations
- Fully versed in New Jersey Local Housing Authorities Law, HUD procurement regulations at 24 CFR 85.36, and PIH Notice 90-47
Documents to include with your response
- Three original executed and witnessed copies of the Agreement for Legal Services
- Letter of firm's qualifications and applicable HUD experience
- Candidate resume listing previous experience and qualifications
- Written proposal stating fixed-price lump-sum retainer fee and itemization of reimbursable items
- Acknowledgment of Receipt of Addenda
- New Jersey Business Registration Certificate
- Mandatory Affirmative Action Certification / Affirmative Action Compliance Notice
- Stockholder / Statement of Ownership Disclosure
- Non-Collusion Affidavit
- Disclosure of Investment Activities in Iran
How to submit
- Method
- Sealed hard copy delivered to the office
- Instructions
- Submit three (3) original executed and witnessed copies of the completed Agreement for Legal Services, plus accompanying qualifications letter, resume, and itemization of reimbursable items in a sealed envelope marked 'Proposal for Legal Services 2027' delivered to the Carteret Housing Authority, 96 Roosevelt Avenue, Carteret, New Jersey 07008.