RFQ Labor Counsel 2027

The City of Summit is soliciting Qualification Statements from qualified firms and organizations for the provision of 2027 Legal Services – Labor Counsel. This Request for Qualifications (RFQ) seeks experienced legal professionals to provide comprehensive labor counsel services, demonstrating strong professional, financial, and administrative capabilities. The scope of work encompasses a full range of labor legal services required by the municipality, ensuring continuous and high-quality legal support for the City's labor-related matters throughout the 2027 calendar year. The selected firm will be expected to advise on various labor law issues, represent the City in related proceedings, and ensure compliance with relevant statutes and ordinances, providing services that offer the greatest benefit to Summit taxpayers. Prospective respondents must demonstrate expertise in providing labor counsel services and possess continuing capabilities to perform these specialized tasks. Key requirements include providing an executive summary, an executed Letter of Qualification, and a Letter of Intent. Firms must detail their business organization, ownership (including principals with 10% or more interest), and confirm compliance with all applicable local, State, and Federal laws. Respondents are required to submit a copy of their New Jersey Business Registration Certificate and confirm appropriate federal and state licenses. Professional information must include a description of overall experience in similar services, references, resumes of key employees, a list of attorney specialties, and a narrative statement demonstrating an understanding of the City's needs. Disclosure of any professional malpractice judgments within the last three years or bankruptcy proceedings within the last ten years is also mandatory. Qualification Statements, consisting of an original and one (1) copy, must be submitted to Tammie Baldwin, City Administrator, at 512 Springfield Avenue, Summit, NJ 07901. Submissions must be received no later than 4:00 p.m. prevailing time on November 5, 2026, and will be accepted via hand delivery, delivery service, or US Postal Service only; facsimile or e-mail submissions will not be accepted. All costs associated with preparing and submitting the Qualification Statement are the sole responsibility of the respondent. The City reserves the right to reject any and all responses and to modify or terminate the procurement process at its sole discretion. Payment terms include an hourly rate of $180.00 for attorneys and $100.00 for paralegals/clerks, with reimbursement for direct out-of-pocket expenses, but no reimbursement for travel time or related travel expenses.