Rfp Rfp Labor Attorney 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 professional services providers for a Labor Attorney. This critical role involves representing the City in all aspects of labor and employment law, including extensive negotiations with unions, handling various types of litigation, and managing disciplinary matters for City employees. The comprehensive scope of work encompasses Labor & Employment Law and Litigation, appearances before Administrative Boards and Courts, Arbitration Hearings, Union/Collective Bargaining Negotiations, PERC Hearings, Disciplinary Matters, Departmental Hearings and Appeals, and acting as Hearing Officer(s) for Internal Disciplinary Matters. The selected attorney will provide essential legal advice and opinions to support the City's operational and human resources needs, covering a contract term from approximately October 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026. To qualify for this professional services contract, responding firms or entities must demonstrate significant experience, including a minimum of ten (10) years practicing labor and employment law specifically for public entities within the State of New Jersey. Eligibility to appear before all state and federal courts in New Jersey, as well as New Jersey administrative agencies and the Office of Administrative Law, is mandatory. Furthermore, firms must possess familiarity with applicable New Jersey and federal law across various practice areas such as criminal defense, personal injury, workers' compensation, administrative law, labor and employment law, administrative disciplinary matters, civil rights litigation, and general municipal law. A bona fide principal office within the State of New Jersey is also a prerequisite, and proposers must list past and present municipal or government authorities they have represented. Contractors are also required to maintain specific insurance coverages including Worker’s Compensation, General Liability ($1M/$2M), Automotive Liability ($1M/$2M), and Professional Liability ($1M). Proposals are due by August 14, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. local prevailing time. Submissions must include one (1) original signed copy, either bound or stapled, along with one (1) electronic copy on a USB drive or disc. Responses must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the vendor's name and the nature of the professional services contract. Required forms include the "Proposal, Qualifications and Costs Submission Form," a signed and notarized "Non-Collusion Affidavit," a signed Disclosure of Ownership form, a copy of the vendor's current "New Jersey Business Registration Certificate," a Certificate of Good Standing from the NJ Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services, and a signed W-9 form. Submissions should be sent to: City of Bayonne, Attn: Office of the City Clerk, 630 Avenue C, Room 2, Bayonne, New Jersey 07002. Public opening of proposals will occur on August 14, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. in the Dorothy E. Harrington Municipal Council Chambers.