What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills seeks a qualified vendor to provide general counsel and Township Attorney services for a one-year contract term. The selected attorney will perform legal research, provide advisory opinions, review applications, draft and approve legal documents and ordinances, and attend township council and committee meetings as directed. Only onshore USA organizations are eligible to bid, and corporations or partnerships must disclose stockholders owning ten percent or more interest. Applicants must submit written questions at least five days before the deadline, with responses posted on the township website. Respondents must deliver one original and one copy of their sealed proposal by hand, overnight courier, or mail to the Director of Purchasing at 1001 Parsippany Boulevard, Parsippany, New Jersey, by 10:00 a.m. on December 4, 2026. The sealed envelope must display the provider's name and address, the RFQ number and title, and "Sealed RFQ Response."
Scope of work
- Provide legal guidance and representation to the Township
- Attend all meetings of the Mayor and Council and any other Board or Committee as directed
- Supervise and oversee all legal matters, including those assigned to Special Counsel
- Review, draft, and approve as to form and sufficiency all legal documents, contracts, deeds, ordinances, and resolutions
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Experience and reputation in the field | 0 - 10 (equal weight) |
Minimum qualifications
- Law firms licensed to practice law in the State of New Jersey
- Significant experience representing New Jersey Municipalities and/or Public Entities as Municipal Attorney, General Counsel and/or Corporate Counsel
Documents to include with your response
- Proposal signed in ink by an authorized individual
- Resumes/Company Profile and Experience
- References
- Proof of Business Registration Certificate (BRC)
- Statement of Ownership Disclosure
- Affidavit of Non-Collusion
- EEO/Affirmative Action Compliance Notice
- Disclosure of Investment Activities in Iran
- Certification of Non-Involvement in Prohibited Activities in Russia or Belarus
How to submit
- Method
- Sealed hard copy
- Instructions
- Submit one (1) original and one (1) copy by hand, overnight courier, or mail to Suzanne Taylor, Director of Purchasing, Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills, 1001 Parsippany Boulevard, Parsippany, New Jersey 07054. Label the outside of the envelope with the service provider name and address, RFQ# and Title of Professional Service, and 'Sealed RFQ Response'.