PROFESSIONAL SERVICES: SPECIAL COUNSEL - GENERAL LITIGATION & OTHER SERVICES

The City of Camden is seeking to establish a pool of up to five licensed New Jersey attorneys or law firms to serve as Special Counsel for General Litigation and related appeals. The scope of work involves defending the City and its officials in matters including the New Jersey Tort Claims Act, the New Jersey Contractual Liability Act, Section 1983 litigation, and Office of Administrative Law matters. The contract term is for one year, effective from January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2027. Selected counsel must be capable of advancing all costs, including preparatory work and expert witness fees, prior to payment. Proposals are due electronically via the Bids&Tenders portal by October 27, 2026, at 11:00 AM. Award decisions will be based on the response most advantageous to the City, with evaluation criteria focusing on the firm's expertise, resources, past performance with public entities, and management approach. Mandatory requirements include providing a Statement of Ownership Disclosure, a Non-Collusion Affidavit, and adherence to strict Equal Employment Opportunity and anti-discrimination laws. Additionally, firms must certify non-involvement in prohibited activities in Russia, Belarus, and Iran, and maintain comprehensive insurance naming the City of Camden and its officials as additional insureds.