Addendum for Special Legal Counsel Services - Funding Year 2023

The City of East Orange is issuing an addendum, Addendum No. 1, for its Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Special Legal Counsel Services for Funding Year 2023. This procurement seeks qualified legal professionals to provide specialized legal services to the municipality. The original RFQ was advertised on October 17, 2022, and this addendum serves to clarify specific requirements for prospective bidders. The scope of work encompasses providing legal advice and representation as special counsel to the City for the specified funding year. This is a critical opportunity for law firms to partner with a New Jersey municipality. Prospective contractors must ensure they meet updated insurance requirements. Professional Liability Insurance limits are now mandated at a minimum of $1,000,000.00 for each claim and an aggregate of $3,000,000.00 for each policy period. This clarification is essential for all firms intending to submit proposals. No mandatory pre-bid meetings or site visits are mentioned in this addendum, and the addendum explicitly states that the original RFQ acceptance date and time remain unchanged, indicating that no further adjustments to the schedule are being made through this document. Submissions for the Special Legal Counsel RFQ are due by the unchanged acceptance date of November 22, 2022. This addendum does not provide explicit detailed submission instructions, but refers to the original RFQ. Bidders are responsible for ensuring their professional liability insurance meets the updated minimums prior to submission. No information regarding bid security, performance bonds, or other financial guarantees is provided in this addendum. For any further questions or concerns regarding this solicitation, interested parties should contact Racquel C. Ferguson from the Division of Procurement at (973) 266-5162.