What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe Burlington County Insurance Commission seeks qualified attorneys or law firms to provide specialized legal services as Commission Attorney for the contract period from January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2027. The selected contractor will provide legal advice to the Commission, supervise defense attorneys for member entities, submit reports as directed, assist in analyzing claims to prevent future occurrences, and help new members develop personnel policies and procedures manuals. Eligible applicants must be onshore, duly licensed and in good standing in New Jersey, and comply with state business registration, ownership disclosure, affirmative action, and conflict-of-interest requirements. Proposers must submit a technical proposal with resumes, experience, proof of professional liability insurance, required certifications, and a detailed cost proposal, though the solicitation does not specify a submission deadline or budget. A review committee within the Commission will evaluate responses based on experience and reputation in the respective areas of specialized legal services.
Scope of work
- Provide legal advice to the Burlington County Insurance Commission
- Recommend and supervise attorneys handling claims against the Commission or member entities
- Provide reports to the Commission on directed matters
- Assist in analyzing claims to prevent future occurrences and recommend claim reduction strategies
- Coordinate litigated claims with the Claims Service Company and approved attorneys
- Assist new members in developing a Personnel Policies & Procedures Manual
- Other services required by Commissioners, Executive Director, Bylaws, Risk Management Plan, or statutes
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Experience and reputation in the respective areas of specialized legal services including meeting the minimum experience requirements set forth in this RFQ | 25 points |
| Demonstrated knowledge of the respective areas of specialized legal services | 25 points |
| Location of office relative to location of where work is to be performed | 25 points |
| Other factors, if demonstrated to be in the best interest of the Burlington County Insurance Commission | 25 points |
Minimum qualifications
- Duly licensed and in good standing in the State of New Jersey
- Demonstrate ability to provide legal advice and consistent pattern of legal leadership
- Quantify results achieved in litigation management
- High degree of knowledge of NJ local governmental unit finance and operation
- Knowledge of workers compensation, liability, and property matters involving NJ governmental entities
- Knowledge of DOBI and DCA regulations pertaining to joint insurance commissions
- Comply with N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq., N.J.A.C. 17:27, and NJ Business Registration Act
- All services must be performed within the United States of America
Documents to include with your response
- Original and two copies of complete proposal
- Certificate of Insurance
- New Jersey Business Registration Certificate
- Statement of Ownership Disclosure (Exhibit A)
- Conflict of Interest Certification (Exhibit B)
- Affirmative Action Statement (Exhibit C)
- Notarized Non-Collusion Affidavit (Exhibit D)
- Service Provider Political Contribution Disclosure Certification (Exhibit E)
- Prohibited Russia-Belarus Activities & Iran Investment Activities Certification (Exhibit F)
- Resumes for each attorney proposing to be qualified
How to submit
- Method
- Sealed hard copy
- Instructions
- Submit one original paper copy clearly marked ORIGINAL plus two additional exact copies to Cathy Dodd, Burlington County Insurance Commission, c/o PERMA Risk Management Services, 9 Campus Drive, Suite 216, Parsippany, NJ 07054 (Contains BCIC RFQ). Faxed or emailed proposals will not be accepted.