New Jersey Cherry Hill Civic Plus #2023-4-12

The Township of Cherry Hill in Camden County, New Jersey, has awarded a one-year professional services contract for Special Counsel legal services. - Government Buyer: - Township of Cherry Hill, Clerk's Office - Awarded Vendor: - Wade, Long, Wood & Long, LLC (Laurel Springs, NJ) - Services Requested: - Special Counsel professional legal services - Serve as legal advisor to the Mayor and Council on all Township business - Draft and approve legal documents, contracts, deeds, ordinances, and resolutions - Represent the Township in judicial and administrative proceedings - Be available as needed, including for emergencies and outside normal business hours - Notable Requirements: - Firm must have at least two licensed professionals focused on advising public entities - Minimum of 15 years' experience representing public entities, including large South Jersey municipalities - Designation of a licensed professional in good standing to represent Cherry Hill - Compliance with Cherry Hill's 'Pay-to-Play' and Transparency Reform Ordinances - No specific part numbers or product quantities; this is a professional services contract - Procurement conducted through a fair and open process

The Township of Cherry Hill solicited proposals for professional services to appoint Special Counsel. The selected firm will serve as legal advisor to the Council and Mayor, handling legal documents, contracts, ordinances, and representing the Township in judicial and administrative matters. The contract term is one year, commencing around April 1, 2023. Firms must have at least 15 years of experience representing public entities and designate a licensed professional to represent Cherry Hill.