Redevelopment Attorney Legal Services Contract Award

The Township of Cranford, New Jersey, has formally announced the award of a contract for Redevelopment Attorney legal services. This critical professional service contract has been awarded to Carlin, Ward, Ash & Heiart, LLC, following a fair and open process as mandated by N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5 et seq. The scope of work encompasses providing specialized legal counsel pertaining to the Township's redevelopment initiatives and related matters, ensuring compliance with state regulations and local ordinances. This award notice confirms the municipality's commitment to securing expert legal representation for its complex redevelopment projects. As this document represents a notice of contract award rather than an active solicitation, it does not outline specific contractor qualifications, licenses, or experience requirements for prospective bidders. However, the selection of Carlin, Ward, Ash & Heiart, LLC, implies their demonstrated expertise and successful fulfillment of the Township's pre-qualification criteria during the prior solicitation phase. Details regarding the contract and the authorizing Resolution No. 2026-08 are available for public review at the Office of the Township Clerk, reflecting the transparent nature of municipal procurement. This contract award notice does not include submission instructions, bid deadlines, or bid security requirements, as those steps have already been completed. The awarded contract for Redevelopment Attorney legal services is for a duration of one (1) year, commencing from the award date of January 4, 2026, and is subject to a 'Not to Exceed Fee' of $25,000.00. For public inspection of the contract and associated resolution, interested parties should contact the Office of the Township Clerk, Patricia Donahue, RMC, directly, indicating the conclusion of the competitive procurement process.