What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe Housing Authority of the Borough of Carteret seeks proposals from qualified attorneys or law firms to serve as specialized legal counsel. The selected counsel will review matters related to contracts, labor, personnel matters, and bid documents across a one-year contract period. Eligible responders must be licensed to practice law in New Jersey, must not be under sanction from HUD, and must be USA organizations. Evaluation factors incorporate quality and merit, with price accounting for 25 percent of the scoring. Applicants must include a qualifications letter covering applicable HUD experience and a copy of their New Jersey Business Registration Certificate. Proposals must be delivered to the Housing Authority offices at 96 Roosevelt Avenue, Carteret, New Jersey 07008, prior to 12:00 pm on Wednesday, December 2, 2026.
Scope of work
- Review matters related to contracts, labor, personnel matters, and bid documents
- Confer with and advise the Authority regarding contracts, labor, and bid documents
- Provide advice and assistance in preparing legal documents, contracts, specifications, and bid documents
- Approve the legality of contracts
- Handle legal questions and matters arising under contracts, specifications, and bid documents
- Render legal opinions on contracts, specifications, and bid documents
- Provide all legal services in accordance with HUD and State of New Jersey regulations
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Experience in Housing Authority law and and HUD procedures, relative to Housing Authorities | 25% (25 Points) |
| Experience as Counsel to Local Government Authorities and Agencies | 25% (25 Points) |
| Experience with the New Jersey Local Public Contracts Law and HUD's Procurement requirements at 24 CFR 85.36 | 25% (25 Points) |
| Price | 25% (25 Points) |
Minimum qualifications
- Must be licensed to practice law in the State of New Jersey
- Must not be under sanction from HUD
- Must have experience representing Housing Authorities and an understanding of HUD funded programs and related Federal regulations
- Must be fully versed in New Jersey Local Housing Authorities Law, and HUD's procurement regulations
- Must have experience with public contracts, labor matters and composing and reviewing bid documents
- Must have significant experience in representing New Jersey public entities and Housing Authorities
Documents to include with your response
- Written proposal based upon an hourly rate schedule with billing method breakdown and total cost
- Three (3) original executed copies of the Agreement for Special Legal Services
- Letter of firm's qualifications pertaining to the request and applicable HUD experience
- Candidate resume listing previous experience and qualifications
- Itemization of any requested reimbursable items
- Copy of New Jersey Business Registration Certificate
- Acknowledgment of Receipt of Addenda
- Affirmative Action Compliance Notice
- Statement of Ownership Disclosure
- Disclosure of Investment Activities in Iran
How to submit
- Method
- sealed hard copy
- Instructions
- Submit three (3) executed and witnessed original copies in a sealed envelope marked 'Proposal for Special Legal Counsel' delivered to Carteret Housing Authority, 96 Roosevelt Avenue, Carteret, New Jersey 07008, Attn: Eric Chubenko, Executive Director.