2024SFY_RFQ_ BOND COUNSEL

C ITY OF E LIZABETH C OUNTY OF U NION , N EW J ERSEY REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS BOND COUNSEL SERVICES Contract Term 20 2 4 State Fiscal Year (Ending June 30, 20 2 4 ) SUBMISSION DEADLINE 11:00 A.M. MA Y 5 , 20 2 3 ADDRESS ALL QUALIFICATIONS STATEME N T PROPOSALS IN THE FORM REQUIRED IN THE SPECIFICATIONS AND ONE (1) ORIGINAL AND ( 3 ) COPIES MUST BE DELIVERED TO: ANTHONY M. ZENGARO CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER CITY OF ELIZABETH 50 WINFIELD SCOTT PLAZA ELIZABETH, NJ 07201 - 2 - GENERAL INFORMATION & SUMMARY ORGANIZATION REQUESTING QUALIFICATION STATEMENTS (PROPOSAL) CITY OF ELIZABETH 50 WINFIELD SCOTT PLAZA ELIZABETH, NJ 07201 CONTACT PERSON ANTHONY M. ZENGARO CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER CITY OF ELIZABETH FINANCE DEPARTMENT 50 WINFIELD SCOTT PLAZA ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY 07201 +1 (555) 000-0000 E-MAIL: contact@example.gov FAX +1 (555) 000-0000 PURPOSE OF REQUEST Th is document, entitled a Request for Qualifications for Bond Counsel Services, is issued by the Finance Department of the City of Elizabeth. This Request for Qualifications (RFQ) is for the sole purpose of pre-qualifying prospective bond counsel firms based on Qualification Statements and experience achieved for the above category of Bond Counsel Se r vices. This RFQ does not constitute a bid and is intended solely to obtain qualifications from which the City of Elizabeth ( “ the City ” ) may choose a bond counsel service that best meets the City ’ s needs. It is the City ’ s intent that no statutory, regulat o ry, or common law bidding requirement apply to this RFQ. The City intends to award contracts for Bond Counsel Services pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5 (a)(i) and Chapter 19, P.L. 2004-N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5 et seq. One or more individuals/firms may be selecte d to provide services. Accordingly, this RFQ is being solicited through a fair and open process. PERIOD OF CONTRACT 20 2 4 State Fiscal Year (Ending June 30, 20 2 4 ) CONTRACT FORM The successful Firm shall be required to execute the City ’ s contract, which includes the indemnification, insurance, termination, and licensing provisions. It is also agreed and understood that the acceptance of the final payment by Contractor shall be considered a release in full of all claims against the City arising out of, o r by reason of, the work done and materials furnished under this Contract. - 3 - DETAILED REQUIREMENTS OF THE REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR BOND COUNSEL SERVICES 1. CITY OF ELIZABETH-FACTS AND FIGURES – The City of Elizabeth is a legal, governmental entity. T h e City was incorporated in 1855 and operates under N.J.S.A 40:69A-1 et seq., “ the Optional Municipal Charter Law-Mayor-Council Plan. ” . The legislative authority and responsibilities of the City of Elizabeth is vested in the elected nine-member City Counc i l. The executive power of the City is exercised by the Mayor who is responsible for enforcing the ordinances and general laws of the City. The City of Elizabeth is the fourth largest city in New Jersey. The City ’ s population is more than 1 3 5 ,000 an d i t consists of approximately 11.7 square miles of area. The City employs approximately 1,200 people. A regional center of labor, retail, manufacturing, and transportation, the City is also the County seat of Union County, attracting the corresponding con c en tration of government, legal and related professional services. The largest employment sectors in the City include commercial, health, transportation, construction, retail and light industry. The City ’ s operating budget is approximately $ 2 5 0 million. It provides a variety of services consisting of police and fire protection, maintenance of City streets, water and sewer systems, health and human services, park and recreational facilities, cultural activities, and refuse collection. 2. NATURE/ SCOPE OF SE RVICES – The City of Elizabeth is requesting proposals from qualified individuals and firms to provide Bond Counsel Services. The City of Elizabeth has an operating budget of approximately $ 2