Clifton School District Civicplus #26-115

Workers Compensation Defense Counsel Services for City of Clifton, NJ (2026)

The City of Clifton, NJ is seeking qualified legal firms to provide Workers Compensation Defense Counsel Services for the 2026 contract year. - Government Buyer: - City of Clifton, Department of Purchasing (Purchasing Agent) - Scope of Services: - Consulting, defending, and litigating workers compensation claims against the City - Representation before the New Jersey Workers Compensation Court - Handling appeals, investigations, and arranging Independent Medical Examinations (IMEs) - Key Requirements: - Minimum 10 consecutive years of experience representing management in workers compensation matters - Current representation of at least three public entities in workers compensation law - Office within reasonable distance to Clifton, NJ - Sufficient staff and professional liability insurance of at least $1 million per occurrence - No conflicts of interest with the City for the past five years - Compliance with New Jersey affirmative action requirements - Compensation: - Flat annual fee for general services - Hourly rates for trial work and IME scheduling - Volume: - City employs approximately 735 employees and averages over 100 claims annually - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named, as this is a professional legal services solicitation

Description

The City of Clifton is soliciting proposals for Workers Compensation Defense Counsel Services for the year 2026. The contract period is one year from the date of award, and the services include consulting, defending, and litigating workers compensation claims before the New Jersey Workers Compensation Court. The City requires firms with at least ten years of experience representing management in workers compensation matters, currently representing at least three public entities, and maintaining an office near Clifton, NJ. Proposals are due by April 30, 2026, at 11:00 a.m.

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