Environmental Legal Counsel

The Township of North Brunswick is seeking proposals for Environmental Legal Counsel under solicitation PRO27025 to provide professional services for the 2027 calendar year. The primary objective is to assist the Township in quantifying environmental liabilities, negotiating with responsible parties, and developing a legally defensible case regarding Veterans Park and the surrounding area. The scope of work includes managing ongoing litigation and settlement processes, reviewing insurance claims coverage, and coordinating with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection regarding soil and groundwater remediation regulations. The goal is to bring the remediation project to a conclusion within the next year. The contract has a total authorization not to exceed 70,000.00 dollars for 2027, with a requirement for the professional to provide a funding estimate once 70 percent of the encumbered amount is spent. Award decisions will be based on an evaluation and ranking process considering the respondent's understanding of the scope, qualifications of the team, company history, and agreement to the pricing model. Proposals must be submitted via the online supplier portal by November 13, 2026. Selected vendors must meet stringent insurance requirements, including 5,000,000 dollars in commercial excess liability and 1,000,000 dollars each for professional liability, automotive liability, and commercial general liability. Compliance with the New Jersey prevailing Wage Act, EEO certifications, and ADA Title II is mandatory. Additionally, the contractor must adhere to the New Jersey Worker and Community Right to Know Law for any chemical substances used and provide all applicable Material Safety Data Sheets.