What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe government authority seeks special counsel services in West Caldwell, New Jersey. Services include general municipal law, affordable housing, and litigation. The contract will be for a one-year period. The deadline for submission is December 1, 2026.
Scope of work
- General municipal law representation
- Affordable housing legal services
- Open Public Records Act and Open Public Meetings Act matters
- Local Public Contracts Law and public contracting
- Bankruptcy and labor and employment law
- Real property tax assessment and taxation
- Assigned special litigation
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Individual and Firm experience and reputation in the relevant areas of law | 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
- Five (5) years general experience in municipal and government law
- Responsive to telephone calls and inquiries
- Able to handle diverse municipal, tax, employment, and litigation matters
Documents to include with your response
- Qualification Information and Rate Sheet
- Proof of Business Registration Certificate
- Acknowledgement of Receipt of Addenda Form (Exhibit A)
- Ownership Disclosure Certification / Shareholder Disclosure Form (Exhibit B)
- Affirmative Action Compliance Notice / Affidavit (Exhibit C)
- Affidavit of Non-Collusion (Exhibit D)
- Exhibit E
- Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 compliance (Exhibit F)
- Disclosure of Prohibited Investment Activities in Iran, Russia and Belarus (Exhibit G)
- Signatory Page (Exhibit H) and RFP Document Checklist (Exhibit I)
How to submit
- Method
- Hand delivery or mail
- Instructions
- One (1) original, hard copy (clearly marked as 'original') and one (1) complete copy, as a PDF on a CD/DVD, in a sealed envelope addressed to Nikole H. Baltycki, Township Administrator, Township of West Caldwell, 30 Clinton Road, West Caldwell, New Jersey 07006, clearly marked 'RFP for Special Counsel - Attn: Nikole H. Baltycki.' Proposals will not be accepted by facsimile or e-mail.