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Special Legal Counsel Services for City Council in East Orange, New Jersey

Buyer
City of East Orange
Place of performance
East Orange, New Jersey (Offsite)
Submission deadline
Dec 9, 2026

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What the buyer needs

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The government authority seeks special legal counsel services for the city council in East Orange, New Jersey. Services include defending claims, filing lawsuits, and providing legal advice on litigation, regulations, and ordinances. The special counsel will interact with the city administration and insurance carrier on legal and liability issues. They will also attend meetings as requested by the mayor and council. All questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted no later than November 30, 2026. The contract period for these services will be for one year.

Scope of work

  • Perform duties only when a conflict of interest exists for the Law Department
  • Defend claims relative to the City Council
  • File lawsuits and defend same on behalf of the City Council
  • Prepare reports and provide advice and counsel on litigation, regulations, and ordinances
  • Interact with the City administration on related legal issues
  • Interact with the City's insurance carrier regarding liability issues
  • Attend meetings as requested by the Mayor and Council

How proposals are evaluated

CriterionWeight / scoring
Experience and reputation in the fieldNot specified
Pertinent government experienceNot specified

Minimum qualifications

  • Proven record of litigation experience
  • New Jersey Business Registration Certificate (N.J.S.A. 52:32-44)
  • Compliance with N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27 (EEO/Affirmative Action)
  • Compliance with New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law (N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5 et seq.)

Documents to include with your response

  • Business Entity Disclosure Certification
  • Non-Collusion Affidavit
  • Disclosure of Ownership Form
  • Insurance Requirement Acknowledgement Form
  • Mandatory Equal Employment Opportunity Notice Acknowledgement
  • Professional Service Entity Information Form
  • Qualification Affidavit
  • Submission Form
  • Certification of Non-Involvement in Prohibited Activities in Russia or Belarus
  • Letter of Qualification

How to submit

Method
Electronic via Procurement Portal
Instructions
Only electronic proposals shall be accepted via https://vendors.planetbids.com/portal/85923/bo/bo-detail/147301.
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