What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe Township of West Caldwell seeks legal services for township attorney duties. Services include legal representation, correspondence, meeting attendance, and contract review.
Scope of work
- Attend approximately 24 regularly and specially scheduled Township Council meetings per year
- Confer with Governing Body committees, Township Administrator, and Township personnel
- Prepare resolutions, ordinances, and all legal instruments as directed
- Prepare reports regarding the status of Township matters
- Review correspondence and prepare Professional Service Agreements, Contracts, and purchasing documentation
- Represent the Township in all legal matters and advise Mayor and Council
- Conduct 3 or 4 periodic training sessions per year on government legal issues
- Provide Other Legal Services including litigation, administrative hearings, and labor matters
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Individual and Firm experience and reputation | Not specified |
| Availability to accommodate the meeting schedule and required needs of the Mayor and Council | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Attorney in good standing licensed to practice law in the State of New Jersey
- At least ten (10) years experience practicing law
- At least five (5) years experience in practicing government and municipal law
- Responsive to telephone calls and inquiries
- Able to handle diverse issues and matters
Documents to include with your response
- Qualification Information
- Proof of Business Registration Certificate
- Acknowledgement of Receipt of Addenda Form (Exhibit A)
- Ownership Disclosure Certification (Exhibit B)
- Affirmative Action Compliance Notice / Affidavit (Exhibit C)
- Affidavit of Non-Collusion (Exhibit D)
- Disclosure of Prohibited Investment Activities in Iran, Russia and Belarus (Exhibit G)
- Signatory Page (Exhibit H)
- RFP Document Checklist (Exhibit I)
How to submit
- Method
- Sealed hard copy (hand delivered or mailed)
- Instructions
- Submit one (1) original hard copy clearly marked 'original' and one (1) complete copy in electronic format (CD/DVD/USB) in a sealed envelope to Nikole H. Baltycki, Township Administrator, 30 Clinton Road, West Caldwell, New Jersey 07006, marked 'RFP for Township Attorney - Attn: Nikole H. Baltycki.' Facsimile or e-mail not accepted.