Di Stefano Legal Professional Services

The Borough of Mountainside, located in Union County, New Jersey, has formally awarded a contract for Di Stefano Legal Professional Services. This contract was granted without competitive bidding, pursuant to the Professional Service exemption outlined in N.J.S.A 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i), signifying the specialized nature of the services required. The comprehensive scope of work involves providing essential legal services to the municipality, ensuring continuous expert counsel and support for the Borough's administrative functions, governmental operations, and various departmental requirements. The service period for this critical legal engagement is precisely defined, commencing on April 7, 2026, and concluding on April 6, 2027. This specific contract was awarded to Marco DiStefano, Esq., with offices situated at 2050 Emerson Avenue, Union, NJ 07083. The direct award was permissible due to the professional qualifications of the legal service provider, aligning with the statutory provisions for non-competitive procurement of professional services. The notice of award does not detail contractor qualifications, specific licenses, or experience requirements for potential bidders, as it pertains to an already executed non-competitive contract. Therefore, there were no mandatory pre-bid meetings or site visits relevant to this particular award notification. As this document serves as an official notice of a contract that has already been awarded, there are no active submission instructions or a competitive bidding deadline for prospective contractors. The contract, along with the authorizing resolution, is made available for public inspection at the office of the Municipal Clerk. The financial commitment for the legal services provided under this contract is capped at a sum not to exceed $40,000 for the entire service period. Interested parties seeking further details or wishing to review the contract documents should contact the Borough Clerk's office. The official date of this award notification is April 7, 2026.