What the buyer needs
AI summaryAll questions must be submitted no later than November 30, 2026.
Scope of work
- Provide legal guidance on potential bankruptcy filings, municipal exposure, and U.S. Bankruptcy Code rights
- Enter appearances and file proofs of claim, objections, motions, or adversary complaints in bankruptcy court
- Represent the City in hearings, mediations, or settlement conferences
- Assist with enforcement of municipal liens, tax obligations, and receivables impacted by bankruptcy
- Evaluate settlement proposals and recommend strategies for maximizing recoveries
- Provide regular updates and written status reports to Corporation Counsel and Finance Department
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Experience and references | Not specified |
| Cost consideration (including historical costs for similar professional services) | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Licensed to practice law in the State of New Jersey, in good standing
- Admitted to practice in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey
- Minimum of five (5) years' experience handling bankruptcy matters (Chapter 7, 11, and 13)
- Demonstrated municipal or public-sector experience preferred
- Demonstrated ability to manage a large volume of cases efficiently and cost-effectively
Documents to include with your response
- Non-Collusion Affidavit
- Disclosure of Ownership Form
- Insurance Requirement Acknowledgement Form
- EEO/Affirmative Action Compliance Notice
- Mandatory Equal Employment Opportunity Notice Acknowledgement
- Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 form
- Certificate of Employee Information Report
- New Jersey Business Registration Certificate
- Professional Services Entity Information Form
- Qualification Affidavit
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via Procurement Portal
- Instructions
- Submit electronically via https://vendors.planetbids.com/portal/85923/bo/bo-detail/147236. Only electronic proposals shall be accepted. Submissions must remain firm for 60 days.