Municipal Bond Counsel Services - 2026

The City of Orange Township is seeking qualification statements from qualified individuals or firms to provide Municipal Bond Counsel Services for the period of January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026. The selected counsel will provide legal advice and services related to bond ordinances, public finance resolutions, and the issuance of various notes and bonds. Compensation for services includes transactional fees for the issuance of obligations and hourly rates for other services, with the hourly rate of compensation not to exceed $150.00 and for a sum not to exceed a specified amount. Respondents must demonstrate expertise in Bond Counsel Law Services and a close working relationship with the Law Department, the Department of Administration, and the City's Chief Financial Officer. Qualification Statements must be submitted to the Office of Procurement via mail or hand delivery by 1:00 p.m. on December 4, 2025. Statements will be evaluated based on experience, knowledge of municipal corporations, availability, and other factors in the best interest of the City. A draft city contract is available upon request. The selection process is in accordance with the “New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play”, Law and municipal ordinances establishing the “pay-to-play” criteria.