Ocean County Opengov #314551

Ocean County Improvement Authority Bond Counsel Services

Ocean County Improvement Authority is seeking experienced legal counsel for its bond financing and related advisory work. - Government buyer: Ocean County Improvement Authority, Ocean County, New Jersey. The notice identifies the Authority’s Administrator’s Office; no further sub-agency or office details are provided. - Service requested: Bond counsel services covering bond authorization, issuance, sale, and delivery, including advice on bond structure and assistance with governmental approvals. - Scope includes: Preparing or reviewing bond documents, notices of sale, purchase contracts, offering materials, and continuing-disclosure undertakings; providing opinions on bond validity, security, and federal tax treatment; advising on legal and regulatory changes; supporting post-issuance compliance; representing the Authority in related litigation; providing advisory opinions; and attending Authority meetings. - Vendor qualifications: Firms must demonstrate at least two years of relevant experience and describe assigned professionals, their experience, support staff, and ability to perform promptly. - OEMs and named vendors: No OEMs, law firms, or prospective vendors are named in the opportunity. - Quantities and part numbers: No products are requested. The attachment lists one bond counsel service line item; no part number is provided. - Notable term: The anticipated contract term is one year. Project-specific engagements may continue into a subsequent phase or fiscal year under stated conditions. - Estimated value: No contract value is disclosed; the range below is an approximate planning estimate.

Description

The Ocean County Improvement Authority is requesting qualifications for bond counsel services under a one-year contract term from February 1, 2027, through January 31, 2028. Services include legal guidance on bond authorization, issuance, sale, and delivery; bond issue structure; required governmental approvals; offering documents and continuing disclosure; and bond counsel opinions. The selected vendor may also advise on relevant legal changes, represent the Authority in bond-related litigation, and attend Authority meetings as required. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the County’s OpenGov portal by November 13, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. prevailing time.

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