Opportunity
Passaic Civicplus #704
Municipal Court Public Defender Services Solicitation – City of Passaic, NJ
Posted
September 01, 2026
Respond By
September 29, 2026
Identifier
704
NAICS
541110
The City of Passaic, New Jersey, is seeking proposals for Municipal Court Public Defender services. - Government buyer: - City of Passaic, Division of Purchasing - Vendors/OEMs: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; this is a professional legal service procurement - Products/services requested: - Appointment of a qualified individual or firm to serve as Municipal Court Public Defender - Service involves representing indigent defendants in municipal court proceedings - No part numbers or purchase quantities; this is a service engagement - Unique or notable requirements: - Compliance with New Jersey statutes for fair and open procurement - Mandatory registration with the State of New Jersey Division of Revenue for a Business Registration Certificate at contract award - Adherence to equal opportunity and affirmative action regulations (N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27) - No technical equipment or OEMs are involved; focus is on legal qualifications and statutory compliance
Description
The City of Passaic is soliciting sealed proposals for the position of Municipal Court Public Defender. Proposals must be submitted by September 29, 2026, at 11:15 A.M. in the Purchasing Conference Room at 330 Passaic Street, Passaic, New Jersey. The process is conducted in accordance with New Jersey statutes ensuring fairness and requires bidders to be registered with the State of New Jersey Division of Revenue. The RFP documents are available for download from the City of Passaic website.