Orange Township Civicplus #115

Special legal counsel for City of Orange Township election matters

The City of Orange Township Municipal Council is seeking outside legal counsel for election-related matters when conflicts prevent its Law Department from advising the Council. - Government buyer: City of Orange Township, Orange Municipal Council; City Clerk’s Office, Essex County, New Jersey. - Requested service: Special Legal Counsel Services for Election Matters. No specific OEMs, vendors, or law firms are named; no products, part numbers, or quantities are specified. - Scope: Defend claims involving the Council; file and defend lawsuits on its behalf; prepare reports and advise on litigation, regulations, and ordinances; coordinate with City Administration and the insurance carrier on related issues; and attend meetings when requested by the Mayor and Council. - Key requirements: Counsel is engaged only when a legal or ethical conflict prevents the Law Department from providing advice. Providers should demonstrate relevant qualifications, municipal-law experience, capability, and availability. - Performance term: A term of up to one year is contemplated; this is a professional legal service, not an annual subscription.

Description

The City of Orange Township is requesting qualification statements from qualified individuals and firms to provide Special Legal Counsel Services for election matters. Counsel may be engaged to handle special legal matters when a conflict of legal interest prevents the Law Department from advising the City Council. One or more individuals or firms may be selected, and the contract term will not exceed one year from the award date. Qualification statements are due December 10, 2026, at 1:00 PM.

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