Special Redevelopment Counsel Services for Escrow Accounts in Municipal Redevelopment Matters

The City of East Orange seeks qualified legal counsel to provide special redevelopment counsel services for municipal redevelopment matters paid out of developer escrow accounts, under the supervision of the Office of Corporation Counsel. The counsel must have general litigation experience and specialized knowledge of redevelopment, housing, land use, tax abatements, local public contracts, and zoning, and will draft contracts of sale, property transfer ordinances, redevelopment agreements, and financial agreements while collecting owed escrow fees from developers. US organizations may apply, and all contractors must comply with New Jersey affirmative action, equal employment opportunity, business registration, and ownership disclosure requirements. Respondents must submit questions by November 30, 2026, and submit proposals electronically through the Procurement Portal no later than December 9, 2026, at 11:00 AM prevailing local time. The City will evaluate qualifications based on experience and reputation, availability for required meetings, litigation experience and results, and pertinent government experience. The contract runs for one year, with billable hourly rates for litigation and general services capped at $200.00 per hour.