Rfp Rfp General Counsel Posted: 08/03/2026 04:00 Pm Due By: 08/14/2026 10:00 Am

The City of Bayonne, New Jersey, is soliciting proposals from highly qualified professional services providers to appoint an experienced attorney or firm to serve as its General Counsel. This critical role involves acting as the chief legal authority for the City, coordinating comprehensive legal strategies solely in the City's best interests. The General Counsel will be responsible for meticulously reviewing all resolutions, ordinances, and contracts presented before the City Council, ensuring legal compliance and strategic alignment. Furthermore, the selected firm will serve as the principal legal advisor to the Mayor, the City Council, and the entire City administration, providing essential guidance on a wide array of municipal legal matters including legal strategy, municipal operations, and public policy impact. Prospective firms must demonstrate a robust track record, including a minimum of fifteen (15) years of extensive experience representing the interests of New Jersey municipalities. Respondents are required to identify the specific employees proposed for assignment to the City of Bayonne, submitting detailed synopses of their experience in providing legal services to municipal clients within New Jersey. Additionally, applicants must furnish a minimum of five (5) current New Jersey municipalities as references, attesting to their successful provision of general legal services. The selected General Counsel will also be mandated to attend all regular and special meetings of the City Council, along with other required meetings of city boards, committees, and commissions. Comprehensive insurance coverage is mandatory, including Worker’s Compensation, General Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence, $2,000,000 aggregate), Automotive Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence, $2,000,000 aggregate), and Professional Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence, claims-based), with the City of Bayonne named as an additional insured on relevant policies. The contract period for these services is anticipated to commence on or about October 1, 2026, and conclude on December 31, 2026. Sealed proposals must be meticulously prepared and submitted by the firm or entity, containing one original signed copy (bound or stapled) and one electronic copy on a USB drive or disc. The submission must adhere to standardized forms promulgated by the City, including the 'Proposal, Qualifications and Costs Submission Form,' a signed and notarized 'Non-Collusion Affidavit,' a Disclosure of Ownership form, a copy of the vendor's current 'New Jersey Business Registration Certificate,' a 'Certificate of Good Standing' from the NJ Department of the Treasury, a signed W-9 form, and any other pertinent documents showcasing qualifications and experience. All responses must be received by the City of Bayonne, Attn: Office of the City Clerk, 630 Avenue C, Room 2, Bayonne, New Jersey 07002, no later than **August 14, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. local prevailing time**. A public opening of all proposals will subsequently take place at 11:30 a.m. on the same date in the Dorothy E. Harrington Municipal Council Chambers, Municipal Building, 630 Avenue C, Bayonne, New Jersey 07002.