What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe City of Union City seeks proposals from law firms to provide labor counsel and litigation services from January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2027. The selected firm will conduct legal research, draft ordinances, resolutions, collective bargaining agreements, and contracts, represent the City in courts and administrative forums, attend Board of Commissioners meetings, and conduct legal programs for officials and employees. Eligible firms must be licensed to practice law in New Jersey, possess significant experience representing New Jersey municipalities as labor counsel, and comply with state affirmative action, equal employment opportunity, and business registration requirements. The City will evaluate proposals based on experience and references, cost competitiveness, and familiarity with pending labor litigation against the City. Proposers must submit one original and two copies on white 8 ½” x 11” paper, including hourly rates and any applicable not-to-exceed total cost, to 3715 Palisade Avenue no later than 12:00 pm on November 20, 2026.
Scope of work
- Legal research and/or advisory opinions as needed
- Research and draft ordinances, resolutions, and collective bargaining agreements
- Represent the City in litigation in federal and state courts and administrative forums
- Review and/or draft contracts and other legal documents
- Attend meetings of the Board of Commissioners or with individual commissioners upon request
- Conduct programs on specified legal issues for elected officials and/or city employees upon request
- Any other matters as directed by the City
- Provide monthly billing statements detailing contract amounts, amendments, billed, and unbilled funds
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Qualifications of the individuals who will perform the tasks and the amounts of their respective participation | Not specified |
| Experience and references | Not specified |
| Ability to perform the task in a timely fashion, including staffing and familiarity with the subject matter | Not specified |
| Cost competitiveness | Not specified |
| Familiarity with pending labor litigation against the City and its officials | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Law firms licensed to practice law in the State of New Jersey
- Significant experience in representing New Jersey municipalities as labor counsel
- Possess all applicable New Jersey licenses
- At least four (4) references, three (3) with knowledge of public entity labor representation
- Proof of business registration with the New Jersey Division of Taxation
- Compliance with Affirmative Action requirements (N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27 et seq.)
Documents to include with your response
- Statement of Ownership Disclosure
- Disclosure of Investment Activities in Iran Form
- Certification of Non-Involvement in Prohibited Activities in Russia or Belarus
- Business Registration Certificate
- Statement Concerning Ethics Complaints
- Cost details including hourly rates, time estimates, expenses, and not-to-exceed total cost
- At least four (4) references
- Firm and attorney qualifications, education, experience, and areas of practice
- Affirmative Action compliance document prior to contract execution
How to submit
- Method
- Sealed hard copy
- Instructions
- Submit one original and two (2) copies on white 8 1/2" x 11" paper to Hilda I. Rosario, City Clerk, City of Union City, 3715 Palisade Avenue, Union City, New Jersey 07087.