Public Defender

The Township of North Brunswick is soliciting proposals under solicitation number PRO27005 for professional services for the 2027 calendar year. The scope of work involves engaging legal, financial, consulting, environmental, and engineering professionals, as well as appraisers for tax assessments, as extraordinary unspecifiable services. This procurement is conducted as a fair and open competitive process pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4.1a, with evaluations based on the most advantageous factors, including professional experience, reputation, subject matter knowledge, and availability. Proposals must be submitted online by November 13, 2026, at 11:00 am. Awardees must comply with various New Jersey statutory requirements, including the New Jersey Prevailing Wage Act, non-discrimination laws, and the Worker and Community Right to Know Law for chemical labeling. Contractors are also required to adhere to the Americans with Disabilities Act and HIPAA regulations for medical information security. The contract includes a specific mileage reimbursement rate of 0.72 dollars per mile, capped at 50.00 dollars per round trip. Payment is processed monthly and is subject to approval by the governing body, with the owner maintaining an exempt status from local, state, and federal sales and use taxes. Required submission documents include an executive summary, a detailed rate schedule, resumes of key employees, and certifications regarding prohibited activities in Russia, Belarus, and Iran.