# Ocean County Opengov #289998

Ocean County Special Labor Counsel Services

**Posted:** September 17, 2026
**Respond By:** October 08, 2026
**Identifier:** 289998
**NAICS:** 541110

Ocean County is seeking a qualified law firm to serve as special labor counsel for a one-year term.
- **Government buyer:** County of Ocean, through Ocean County Employee Relations and the Ocean County Board of Commissioners.
- **Requested service:** Special labor counsel providing legal advice and representation, including representation in compulsory binding interest arbitration, attendance at Board of Commissioners meetings when requested, and other matters assigned by the County.
- **Required expertise:** At least two years of labor-counsel experience for counties and/or municipalities, with knowledge of New Jersey public-sector law, pension and benefit rules, the Civil Service Act and regulations, the state arbitration system, and matters involving the New Jersey Public Employment Relations Commission (PERC).
- **Quantity:** One special labor counsel service; no product part numbers or separate product purchases are identified.
- **OEMs and vendors:** No OEMs or prospective vendors are named.
- **Notable requirement:** The requested counsel must be prepared to advise on and represent the County in New Jersey public-sector labor matters.

### Description

The County of Ocean is requesting qualifications for Special Labor Counsel for a one-year contract term. The selected firm will provide legal guidance, including representing the County in compulsory binding interest arbitration matters, attending Board of Commissioners meetings upon request, and handling other matters as directed by the County. Vendors must have at least two years of labor counsel experience for counties and/or municipalities, with expertise in New Jersey public-sector laws and regulations. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the County’s OpenGov portal by October 8, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

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