New Jersey Cherry Hill Civic Plus #2026-1-24

This opportunity involves the Township of Cherry Hill, New Jersey, awarding a contract for Special Counsel legal services for the 2026 calendar year. - Government Buyer: - Township of Cherry Hill, Purchasing Department - Contracting and submission offices located at 820 Mercer Street, Cherry Hill, NJ - Awarded Vendor: - Wade, Long, Wood & Long, LLC (Laurel Springs, NJ) - Services Requested: - Special Counsel Legal Services - Review and advise on Open Public Record Act and Common Law Right of Access requests - Respond to subpoena requests - Draft, review, and approve legal documents (contracts, deeds, ordinances, resolutions) - Provide legal advice to all Township departments, boards, commissions, and affiliated agencies (including Cherry Hill Public Library) - Service Details: - Minimum of 60 hours of legal services per month - Flat fee of $10,500 per month; additional services billed hourly - Unique Requirements: - Firm must have at least two licensed professionals with a minimum of 15 years' experience representing public entities, especially large municipalities in South Jersey - Must designate one licensed professional in good standing to represent Cherry Hill - Availability for emergency consultations, same-day call returns, and meetings outside regular business hours - Place of Performance: - Township of Cherry Hill Municipal Building, 820 Mercer Street, Cherry Hill, NJ - Period of Performance: - One-year term for the 2026 calendar year

The Township of Cherry Hill is soliciting proposals for a Special Counsel to provide specialized legal services for the calendar year 2026. The selected firm will offer legal advice on matters such as Open Public Record Act requests, subpoenas, and review of legal documents including contracts and ordinances. The firm must have at least two licensed professionals with 15 years of experience representing public entities, particularly large municipalities in South Jersey. The contract is for one year, with the professional available for emergency consultations and meetings outside regular hours.