# Orange Township Civicplus #114

Municipal Bond Counsel Services for the City of Orange Township

**Posted:** November 13, 2026
**Respond By:** December 10, 2026
**Identifier:** 114
**NAICS:** 541110

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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