# Union County Vocational School District Ucnj #RFQ #8-2027

Union County redevelopment counsel services for County-owned properties

**Posted:** September 30, 2026
**Respond By:** October 22, 2026
**Identifier:** RFQ #8-2027
**NAICS:** 541110

The County of Union is seeking qualified legal counsel for redevelopment projects involving County-owned properties in Elizabeth, New Jersey.
- **Government buyer:** County of Union, through the Office of the County Counsel.
- **Services requested:** As-needed redevelopment legal representation and advice, including support for planning, design, and construction; appearances before zoning and planning boards and at meetings and hearings; review of redevelopment plans and related documents; and preparation, negotiation, or advice on contracts, redeveloper agreements, PILOTs, leases, ordinances, and project financing.
- **Potential litigation:** Counsel may represent the County in matters involving easements, real property, development, or construction.
- **Qualifications:** At least 10 years of redevelopment experience and at least 5 years serving Union County or other governmental entities.
- **Rates stated in the attachment:** $195 per hour for partners, $175 per hour for associates, and $100 per hour for paralegals. The County may extend the agreement at its discretion, subject to notice and contractor agreement.
- **OEMs and vendors:** No OEMs, vendors, or law firms are named in the opportunity.

### Description

The County of Union is seeking qualified individuals or firms to provide specialized redevelopment counsel services from January 1 through December 31, 2027. Services include representing the County in redevelopment activities, appearing before land-use boards and at meetings or hearings, reviewing redevelopment plans and related documents, and advising on agreements, ordinances, leases, and project financing. Counsel may also represent the County in litigation involving easements, real property, development, and construction. Proposals are due October 22, 2026, at 11:30 A.M. EDT; submit one original paper copy and one PDF copy on a thumb drive in a sealed envelope.

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