Union County Vocational School District Ucnj #RFQ/P #7-2027

Union County seeks outside counsel for litigation defense and specialized legal services

Union County, New Jersey, is seeking qualified outside counsel for litigation defense and specialized general counsel work. - Government buyer: County of Union, New Jersey — Office of the County Counsel. - Services requested: As-needed litigation/defense counsel and specialized general counsel for County officials, employees, and members of the Union County Insurance Fund Commission. - Potential matters: Tort claims, CEPA and LAD claims, Section 1983 actions, contract disputes, challenges to governmental actions, and matters involving real property, development, contracts, and construction. - Work may include: Negotiations; preparing pleadings, motions, discovery, and other documents; depositions; settlement conferences; pretrial proceedings; and representation through trial. - Qualifications and rates: Proposers must document relevant experience and trial qualifications. Stated hourly rates are $195 for partners, $175 for associates, and $100 for paralegals. Reimbursement is limited to specified incurred expenses; travel is not reimbursed. - OEMs and vendors: No product OEMs or named outside law firms are identified. The Union County Insurance Fund Commission is a represented entity, not a named service provider. - Term: One-year qualification period, with a possible extension at the County’s option and subject to contractor agreement.

Description

The County of Union is requesting proposals and qualifications from qualified individuals and firms to provide specialized litigation/defense and general counsel services from January 1 through December 31, 2027. Services include outside counsel representation of County officials, employees, and members of the Union County Insurance Fund Commission, with matters including tort, CEPA, LAD, Section 1983, contract, and challenges to governmental actions. Litigation counsel may be assigned work as needed, including pleadings, motions, discovery, depositions, settlement conferences, pretrial motions, and trials. Proposals are due October 22, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. EDT, in one original paper copy and one PDF copy on a thumb drive.

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