RFP 2024 ZONING

C ITY OF E LIZABETH , C OUNTY OF U NION , N EW J ERSEY REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS COUNSEL FOR THE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT AND CONFLICT/SUBSTITUTE COUNSEL Contract Term January 1, 202 4 through December 31, 202 4 SUBMISSION DEADLINE 4 :00 P.M. November 2 8 , 20 2 3 ADDRESS ALL PROPOSAL S STATEMENT PROPOSALS IN THE FORM REQUIRED IN THE SPECIFICATIONS AND ONE (1) ORIGINAL AND (2) COPIES MUST BE DELIVERED TO: EDUARDO J. RODRIGUEZ DIRECTOR , PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CITY OF ELIZABETH 50 WINFIELD SCOTT PLAZA R o o m 1 1 4 ELIZABETH, NJ 07201 - 2 - GENERAL INFORMATION & SUMMARY ORGANIZATION REQUESTING PROPOSAL STATEMENTS CITY OF ELIZABETH ZONING BOARD 50 WINFIELD SCOTT PLAZA ELIZABETH, NJ 07201 CONTACT PERSON PHYLLIS REICH (908) 820 - 40 37 contact@example.gov AND EDUARDO J. RODRIGUEZ DIRECTOR, PLANNING AND COMMUITY DEVELOPMENT CITY OF ELIZABETH 50 WINFIELD SCOTT PLAZA – ROOM 114 ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY 07201 (908) 820 - 4 072 E - MAIL: contact@example.gov PURPOSE OF REQUEST This document, entitled a Request for Proposal s for Counsel for The Zoning Board of Adjustment and Substitute/Conflict Counsel for Zoning Board, is issued by the Zoning Board and assisted by the Law Department of the City of Elizabeth. This Request for Proposal (RFP ) is for the sole purpose of pre - qualifying prospective firms for Zoning Board Counsel on Qualification Statements and experience achieved for the above category of legal services. This RFP does not constitute a bid and is intended solely to obtain qualifications from which the Zoning Board may choose counsel that best meets its needs. It is the Zoning Board’s intent that no statutory, regulatory, or common law bidding requirement apply to this RFP . The Zoning Board intends to award contracts for these 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 selected to provide services. Accordingly, this Request For Proposal s is being solicited under a fair and open process. PERIOD OF CONTRACT January 1, 202 4 through December 31, 202 4 . - 3 - CONTRACT FORM The successful Firm shall be required to execute the Zoning Board’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 Zoning Board arising out of, or by reason of, the work done and materials furnished under this Contract. DETAILED REQUIREMENTS OF THE REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL S FOR ZONING BOARD COUNSEL AND SUBSTITUTE/CONFLICT COUNSEL 1. CITY OF ELIZABETH - FACTS AND FIGURES – The City of Elizabeth is a legal, governmental entity. The 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 Council. 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 Zoning Board is established pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D - 1, et seq., “The Municipal Land Use Law” and Chapter 17.12 of the Code of the City of Elizabeth . The City of Elizabeth is the fourth largest city in New Jersey. The City’s population is in excess of 120,000 and it 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 concentration 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 $170 million. It provides a variety of services consisting of police and