26-30-BC

South Jersey Ports is soliciting professional services for a Bond Counsel to support its Board of Directors. The selected counsel will be responsible for managing bond proceedings, including the preparation and supervision of all documents necessary for the authorization, issuance, sale, and delivery of bonds. Key deliverables include assisting with the creation of official statements and private placement memoranda, as well as rendering legal opinions on state and federal securities provisions, investor eligibility, and the validity of security agreements and indentures. The appointment is for an initial term of one year, with an option for a one-year extension under the same rates and terms. To qualify, applicants must possess all necessary certifications to practice as Bond Counsel in the State of New Jersey and have a minimum of seven years of experience serving governmental agencies within the state. The final selection will be made by a majority vote of a quorum of the SJPC Board of Directors. Additionally, contractors must comply with New Jersey political contribution disclosure requirements if annual contracts from public entities exceed 50,000 dollars and warrant that no unauthorized agents were used to secure the contract.