Orange Township Civicplus #114

Municipal Bond Counsel Services for the City of Orange Township

The City of Orange Township is seeking qualified New Jersey attorneys or firms for as-needed municipal bond counsel services during 2027. - Government buyer: City of Orange Township, New Jersey; Law Department, coordinating with the Department of Administration and the Chief Financial Officer. - Requested services: Advise on municipal debt and fiscal matters; prepare or review bond ordinances, public finance resolutions, official statements, and Local Finance Board applications; support bond and note issuances, bid openings and analysis, and rating-agency relationships; provide legal opinions and attend requested meetings. - Providers and OEMs: No law firms, vendors, or product manufacturers are named. The City may select one or more qualified providers. - Key requirements: Bond counsel must be licensed to practice law in New Jersey. Issuance-related work is priced by transaction; other work requires proposed hourly rates, estimated effort, expenses, and a not-to-exceed amount. Hourly compensation is capped at $150. - Period: One-year qualification period during 2027; services are provided as needed. No option years are specified.

Description

The City of Orange Township is requesting qualifications from attorneys or firms to provide municipal bond counsel services from January 1 through December 31, 2027. Services include preparing and reviewing bond ordinances, resolutions, bond and note documents, and official statements; advising on debt issuances and fiscal matters; assisting with bids and rating agencies; and attending meetings as requested. The City intends to establish a pool of attorneys available for services as needed, with one or more respondents potentially selected. The RFQ states hourly compensation will not exceed $150, with transactional fee proposals also requested for services connected to issuance of obligations.

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