Municipal Prosecutor Services

The Borough of Raritan is actively soliciting qualifications and letters of interest for professional legal services to fulfill the role of Municipal Prosecutor for the calendar year 2014. This Request for Qualifications (RFQ) seeks a qualified firm or individual to provide comprehensive prosecution services for the municipality, handling all related legal proceedings and responsibilities as required by the Borough. The core project involves securing an experienced legal professional or firm to represent the municipality's interests in prosecutorial matters, ensuring legal compliance and efficient resolution of cases within the Borough's jurisdiction. This engagement is crucial for maintaining the integrity of the local judicial process and upholding public safety. The scope specifically targets the provision of legal expertise for the duration of 2014, addressing all facets of municipal prosecution. Prospective contractors must submit detailed résumés for all professionals and staff proposed to provide the service, demonstrating their relevant expertise, experience, and qualifications in municipal law and prosecution. The submission must also include a clear outline of the firm's standard billing rates. A critical compliance requirement for any awardee of a "non fair and open" contract agreement is to certify adherence to the New Jersey Pay-To-Play law (N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 and/or N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5), affirming that no prohibited contributions were made to local unit political committees. Furthermore, contractors are required to disclose broader candidate contributions as defined by N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.26. No mandatory pre-bid meetings or site visits are indicated for this Request for Qualifications, placing emphasis on the submitted documentation to convey qualifications. Interested firms must submit nine (9) hard copies of their complete proposal package. Submissions will be formally received by the Purchasing Agent at the Borough of Raritan Municipal Building, located at 22 First Street, Raritan, NJ 08869. Proposals may be delivered in person or mailed, and must be clearly addressed to the attention of Daniel Jaxel, Borough Administrator. The sealed envelope containing the submission must be conspicuously marked with the identifier "RFQ: Municipal Prosecutor" to ensure proper routing and processing. The firm's proposal must be received no later than the firm deadline of January 3, 2014, at 10:00 AM. There is no mention of bid security, performance bonds, or other financial guarantees required for this RFQ. For specific inquiries regarding submission or the process, Daniel Jaxel, Borough Administrator, and Karin Kneafsey, QPA, serve as the primary contacts.