Borough Attorney Professional Services Contract Award

The Borough of Mountainside has issued a Notice of Contract Threshold Increase, informing the public about the award of a professional services contract for Borough Attorney services. This contract was awarded to Post, Polak, P.A. without competitive bidding, pursuant to N.J.S.A 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i), as it falls under professional services and exceeds the competitive bidding threshold. The scope of work for the selected firm involves providing comprehensive legal representation and advisory services to the Borough for the specified contract period. This award ensures the municipality secures essential legal counsel to manage its governmental operations, navigate legal challenges, and ensure compliance with state and local regulations for the upcoming year. As this document is an official award notice rather than a solicitation, it does not outline specific contractor qualifications, licenses, experience requirements, or mandatory pre-bid meetings or site visits for new applicants. Instead, it formally announces Post, Polak, P.A. as the selected legal firm, implicitly acknowledging their qualifications and expertise in municipal law and their capacity to serve as the Borough Attorney. The notice serves to provide transparency regarding the procurement process for professional services that are exempt from competitive bidding, underscoring the Borough's commitment to public awareness of significant contract awards. The notice does not include submission instructions, bid deadlines, or requirements for bid security or performance bonds, as it pertains to an already awarded contract. The contract period for the Borough Attorney services is specified from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025. The total cost for these services is not to exceed $307,515. For public inspection, the complete contract and the associated resolution are readily available at the office of the Borough Clerk. Martha Lopez, RMC, is identified as the Borough Clerk, responsible for maintaining these public records.