What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe City of Union City seeks proposals from law firms to serve as Chief Municipal Court Prosecutor for the contract period from January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2027. The selected firm will provide legal counsel, prosecute non-county and non-state cases, meet with the Union City Police Department, assign and review cases, handle other court-directed matters, and submit monthly billing statements. Eligible firms must be licensed to practice law in New Jersey and have significant experience prosecuting cases in New Jersey municipal courts. Proposers must also comply with state affirmative action requirements and submit business registration, ownership disclosure, and Iran and Russia or Belarus non-involvement certifications. Firms must submit one original and two copies of their sealed proposal on white letter-size paper to 3715 Palisade Avenue by 1:30 pm on November 20, 2026. The City will evaluate proposals based on factors including attorney familiarization costs and overall cost competitiveness.
Scope of work
- Provide legal counsel and advice for the preparation and prosecution of cases.
- Conduct prosecution of cases not assigned to County or State officials.
- Attend, schedule, and conduct meetings with the Union City Police Department.
- Assign cases to the municipal court and substitute municipal court prosecutor.
- Review cases as needed.
- Perform other matters as directed by the Municipal Court.
- Provide monthly billing statements detailing contract amounts, billed amounts, and remaining 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 |
| Ability to perform the task in a timely fashion, including staffing and familiarity with the subject matter | Not specified |
| Ability to be available with the appropriate personnel at all times necessary to accomplish the representation | Not specified |
| Cost and expense necessary to familiarize the attorney with legal issues arising in municipal offense prosecution | Not specified |
| Cost competitiveness in light of all of the above factors | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Law firm licensed to practice law in the State of New Jersey.
- Significant experience in the prosecution of cases in municipal courts in New Jersey.
- Experience prosecuting cases in an urban New Jersey municipal court environment.
- At least four (4) references, three (3) with knowledge of municipal court and criminal law practice.
- 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
- Firm information, office addresses, and assigned attorneys
- Areas of practice and attorney education, experience, and qualifications
- At least four (4) references
- Cost details including hourly rates, time estimates, and expenses
- Statement of Ownership Disclosure (N.J.S.A. 52:25-24.2)
- 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
- Affirmative Action / Equal Employment Opportunity compliance documentation
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.