Project Information

Bid Title

LAW FIRMS/INDIVIDUALS INTERESTED IN SERVING AS “SPECIAL COUNSEL FOR EMPLOYMENT MATTERS AND LITIGATION” TO THE TOWN

Issuing Agency

Guttenberg town

Location

New Jersey

Published Date

Jun 5, 2026

Closing Date

Jun 25, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

Original Source

Join to Access Full Details

Bid Inquiries

Join to Access Full Details

Bid Documents

Join to Access Full Details

Project Description

Notices > RFQ LAW FIRMS/INDIVIDUALS INTERESTED IN SERVING AS “SPECIAL COUNSEL FOR EMPLOYMENT MATTERS AND LITIGATION” TO THE TOWN Posted: 06/05/2026 - 10:00 AM Due By: 06/25/2026 - 10:00 AM

THE TOWN OF GUTTENBERG (“TOWN”) REQUESTS QUALIFICATIONS

FROM LAW FIRMS/INDIVIDUALS INTERESTED IN SERVING AS “SPECIAL

COUNSEL FOR EMPLOYMENT MATTERS AND LITIGATION” TO THE TOWN

FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2026 TO DECEMBER 31, 2026

Introduction

Pursuant to the Fair and Open Process described under N.J.S.A. 19:44A-1, et seq., the Town seeks Request for Qualifications (“RFQ”) from law firms licensed to practice law in the State of New Jersey that wish to provide special counsel services for employment matters and litigation as directed by the Town Attorney or other appropriate officials within the Town for a contract period beginning on July 1, 2026 and ending on December 31, 2026.

All necessary documents can be downloaded from the official Guttenberg website, www.guttenbergnj.org. Copies of this standardized submission requirements and selection criteria are also on file and available from the Office of the Town Clerk.
All candidates are required to comply with N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27 et seq. as amended. (Affirmative Action). Each candidate shall submit proof of business registration with the New Jersey Division of Taxation (P.L. 2004, C.57) prior to the award of contract but preferably with their proposal.
The successful firm must have significant experience in representing New Jersey municipalities in all aspects of employment law and litigation involving municipalities. The successful firm will provide legal guidance relating to, but not necessarily limited, to:
1. Legal research and/or advisory opinions as needed;

2. Research and draft ordinances and/or resolutions;

3. Represent the Town in litigation in federal and state courts and administrative forums;

4. Attend meetings of the Town Council upon request;

5. Conduct programs on specified legal issues for appropriate elected officials and/or Town employees upon request;

6. Notify the Town of changes in municipal law or state regulations, as well as Court decisions that impact the operation of the Town; and

7. Any other matters as directed by the Town.

Professional Information and Qualifications

Each interested firm shall submit the following information:
1. Name of firm;

2. Address of principal place of business and all attorneys or firm’s offices and corresponding telephone and fax numbers. Please note specifically which attorneys will be assigned to work with the Town;

3. Areas of Practice;

4. Description of firm’s attorney’s education, experience, qualifications, number of years with the firm and a description of their experience with projects similar to those described above;

5. Experience related to representation of public entities;

6. Examples of your record of success representing public entities;

7. The firm’s ability to provide the services in a timely fashion (including staffing, familiarity and location of key staffing);

8. Cost details, including the hourly rates of each of the individuals who will perform the services and the time estimates for each individual, all expenses, and where appropriate, total cost of “not to exceed” amount. The Town will pay no more than $150.00 per hour for attorney services;

9. Business Registration Certificate (prior to contract award);

10. Any other information which the interested firm deems relevant;

11. Statement of Ownership Disclosure (form provided);

12. Letter of Qualification (form provided);

13. Letter of Intent (form provided);

14. Non-Collusion Affidavit (form provided);

15. Americans with Disabilities Act form (form provided);

16. Affirmative Action Compliance Notice (form provided);

17. Minority/Woman Business Enterprise form (form provided); and

18. Disclosure of Investment Activities in Iran form (form provided).

Section Criteria

The Town reserves the right to award a contract or contracts to the vendor(s) as determined to be in the best interests of the Town based upon the selection criteria. The selection criteria used in awarding a contract or agreement for professional services as described herein shall include:
1. Qualifications of the individuals who will perform the tasks and the amounts of their respective participation;

2. Experience and references;

3. Ability to perform the task in a timely fashion, including staffing and familiarity with the subject matter;

4. Cost competitiveness; and

5. Other factors, if demonstrated to be in the best interest of the Town.

Submission Requirements

RFQ must be delivered no later than Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 10:00 am to:
Dr. Cosmo A. Cirillo, Town Clerk

Office of the Town Clerk

Guttenberg Town Hall

6808 Park Avenue

Guttenberg, New Jersey 07093
Please submit one (1) original and one (1) copy of the RFQ. Use white 8 ½” x 11” paper

View Full Notice Document

Attachment Preview

THE TOWN OF GUTTENBERG (“TOWN”) REQUESTS QUALIFICATIONS

FROM LAW FIRMS/INDIVIDUALS INTERESTED IN SERVING AS “SPECIAL

COUNSEL FOR EMPLOYMENT MATTERS AND LITIGATION” TO THE TOWN

FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2026 TO DECEMBER 31, 2026

Introduction

Pursuant to the Fair and Open Process described under N.J.S.A. 19:44A-1, et seq., the

Town seeks Request for Qualifications (“RFQ”) from law firms licensed to practice law in the

State of New Jersey that wish to provide special counsel services for employment matters and

litigation as directed by the Town Attorney or other appropriate officials within the Town for

a contract period beginning on July 1, 2026 and ending on December 31, 2026.

All necessary documents can be downloaded from the official Guttenberg website,

www.guttenbergnj.org. Copies of this standardized submission requirements and selection

criteria are also on file and available from the Office of the Town Clerk.

All candidates are required to comply with N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27

et seq. as amended. (Affirmative Action). Each candidate shall submit proof of business

registration with the New Jersey Division of Taxation (P.L. 2004, C.57) prior to the award of

contract but preferably with their proposal.

The successful firm must have significant experience in representing New Jersey

municipalities in all aspects of employment law and litigation involving municipalities. The

successful firm will provide legal guidance relating to, but not necessarily limited, to:

1. Legal research and/or advisory opinions as needed;

2. Research and draft ordinances and/or resolutions;

3. Represent the Town in litigation in federal and state courts and administrative

forums;

4. Attend meetings of the Town Council upon request;

5. Conduct programs on specified legal issues for appropriate elected officials

and/or Town employees upon request;

6. Notify the Town of changes in municipal law or state regulations, as well as

Court decisions that impact the operation of the Town; and

7. Any other matters as directed by the Town.

Professional Information and Qualifications

Each interested firm shall submit the following information:

1. Name of firm;

2. Address of principal place of business and all attorneys or firm’s offices and

corresponding telephone and fax numbers. Please note specifically which

attorneys will be assigned to work with the Town;

3. Areas of Practice;

4. Description of firm’s attorney’s education, experience, qualifications, number

of years with the firm and a description of their experience with projects similar

to those described above;

5. Experience related to representation of public entities;

6. Examples of your record of success representing public entities;

7. The firm’s ability to provide the services in a timely fashion (including staffing,

familiarity and location of key staffing);

8. Cost details, including the hourly rates of each of the individuals who will

perform the services and the time estimates for each individual, all expenses,

and where appropriate, total cost of “not to exceed” amount. The Town will pay

no more than $150.00 per hour for attorney services;

9. Business Registration Certificate (prior to contract award);

10. Any other information which the interested firm deems relevant;

11. Statement of Ownership Disclosure (form provided);

12. Letter of Qualification (form provided);

13. Letter of Intent (form provided);

14. Non-Collusion Affidavit (form provided);

15. Americans with Disabilities Act form (form provided);

16. Affirmative Action Compliance Notice (form provided);

17. Minority/Woman Business Enterprise form (form provided); and

18. Disclosure of Investment Activities in Iran form (form provided).

Section Criteria

The Town reserves the right to award a contract or contracts to the vendor(s) as

determined to be in the best interests of the Town based upon the selection criteria.

The selection criteria used in awarding a contract or agreement for professional

services as described herein shall include:

1. Qualifications of the individuals who will perform the tasks and the amounts of

their respective participation;

2. Experience and references;

3. Ability to perform the task in a timely fashion, including staffing and familiarity

with the subject matter;

4. Cost competitiveness; and

2

4825-2067-0122, v. 1

5. Other factors, if demonstrated to be in the best interest of the Town.

Submission Requirements

RFQ must be delivered no later than Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 10:00 am to:

Dr. Cosmo A. Cirillo, Town Clerk

Office of the Town Clerk

Guttenberg Town Hall

6808 Park Avenue

Guttenberg, New Jersey 07093

Please submit one (1) original and one (1) copy of the RFQ.

Use white 8 ½” x 11” paper.

3

4825-2067-0122, v. 1

APPENDIX A

LETTER OF QUALIFICATION

(To be Typed on Respondent’s Letterhead.

NO MODIFICATIONS MAY BE MADE TO THIS LETTER)

Dr. Cosmo A. Cirillo, Town Clerk

Office of the Town Clerk

Guttenberg Town Hall

6808 Park Ave.

Guttenberg, NJ 07093

Dear Dr. Cirillo:

The undersigned have reviewed our Qualification Statement-Proposal submitted in

response to the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) issued by the Town of Guttenberg (“Town”),

dated (Insert Date) in connection with the Town’s need for Services – Special Counsel

(Employment Matters and Litigation).

We affirm that the contents of our Qualification Statement-Proposal (which

Qualification Statement-Proposal is incorporated herein by reference) are accurate, factual and

complete to the best of our knowledge and belief and that the Qualification Statement-Proposal

is submitted in good faith upon express understanding that any false statement may result in

the disqualification of (Insert Name of Respondent).

______________________________ ___________________________________

Chief Executive Officer

Chief Financial Officer

Dated: ________________________ Dated:_____________________________

Respondent shall sign and complete the spaces as provided above. If a joint

venture, partnership or other formal organization is submitting a Qualification

Statement-Proposal, each participant must execute this Letter of Qualification

4

4825-2067-0122, v. 1

APPENDIX B

LETTER OF INTENT

STATE OF NEW JERSEY

TOWN OF ____________________ ss:

I ________________________________certify that I am the _____________________ of

the firm of _______________________________________________ , the Respondent submitting

Qualifications in response to a Request for same from the Town in regards to Services – Special

Counsel (Employment Matters and Litigation). I further certify that:

1. I executed said Proposal with full authority so to do;

2. All statements contained in the Submission and in this affidavit are accurate, factual and

complete, and made with full knowledge that the Town of Guttenberg is relying upon the truth of

the statements contained in the Submission and the statements contained in this affidavit in

evaluating Respondent’s Qualifications;

3 Respondent has not, directly or indirectly, entered into any agreement, participated in any

collusion, or otherwise taken any action in restraint of free, competitive bidding in connection with

the above named project through participation with any other person, firm or party;

4. Respondent agrees to participate in good faith in the procurement process as described in

the RFP and to adhere to the Town’s procurement schedule;

5. Respondent acknowledges that all costs incurred by it in connection with the preparation

and submission of the Qualification Statement-Proposal and any proposal prepared and

submitted in response to the RFP, or any negotiation which results therefrom, shall be borne

exclusively by the Respondent. In no event shall the Town have any liability to Respondent

for any costs incurred by the Respondent for the Qualification Statement-Proposal.

6. Respondent acknowledges and agrees that the Town may modify, amend, suspend and/or

terminate the procurement process in its sole judgment.

7. Respondent is aware that any contract executed with respect to the services referred to in the

RFP must comply with the applicable affirmative action and similar laws, and agrees to take such

actions as may be required to comply with such applicable laws in the event that a contract is

formed.

(Signature of Respondent) _____________________________________________________

SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO

BEFORE ME THIS ______________DAY OF 20_________

NOTE: THIS FORM MUST BE COMPLETED, NOTARIZED AND RETURNED

WITH THIS PROPOSAL

5

4825-2067-0122, v. 1

Commodity Codes

• NAICS 541110Offices of Lawyers

* Disclaimer: Government BidHub provides information on bids, RFPs (Requests for Proposals), and RFQs (Requests for Qualifications) solely for convenience and informational purposes. This site is not an official public notice board. For official details, responses, or inquiries, please contact the relevant government agency directly.