RFP -Planning Board Attorney - 2027

C ITY OF E LIZABETH , C OUNTY OF U NION , N EW J ERSEY REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS COUNSEL FOR PLANNING BOARD Contract Term January 1, 202 7 through December 31, 202 7 SUBMISSION DEADLINE 4 :00 P.M. November 2 4 , 20 2 6 ADDRESS ALL PROPOSAL STATEMENT PROPOSALS IN THE FORM REQUIRED IN THE SPECIFICATIONS AND ONE (1) ORIGINAL AND (2) COPIES MUST BE DELIVERED TO: PHYLLIS REICH SECRETARY TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING BOARDS 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 PLANNING BOARD 50 WINFIELD SCOTT PLAZA ELIZABETH, NJ 07201 CONTACT PERSON PHYLLIS REICH ( 908) 820 - 40 37 contact@example.gov AND MARIA Z. CARVALHO DIRECTOR , PLANNING AND COMMU N ITY DEVELOPMENT CITY OF ELIZABETH 50 WINFIELD SCOTT PLAZA – ROOM 114 ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY 07201 (908) 820 - 4 072 E - MAIL: mcarvalho @elizabethnj.org PURPOSE OF REQUEST This document, entitled a Request for Proposals for Counsel for Planning Board, is issued by the Planning Board. This Request for Proposals (RFP ) is for the sole purpose of pre - qualifying prospective firms for Planning Board Counsel on Proposal 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 Planning Board may choose counsel that best meets its needs. It is the Planning Board’s intent that no statutory, regulatory, or common law bidding requirement apply to this RFP . The Planning 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 is being solicited under a fair and open process. PERIOD OF CONTRACT January 1, 202 7 through December 31, 202 7 . - 3 - CONTRACT FORM The successful Firm shall be required to execute the Planning 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 Planning Board arising out of, or by reason of, the work done and materials furnished under this Contract. DETAILED REQUIREMENTS OF THE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR PLANNING BOARD 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 Planning 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 1 37 ,000 and it consists of approximately 11.7 square miles of area. The City employs approximately 1, 3 00 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 $ 30 0 million. It provides a variety of services consisting of police and fire protection, maintenance of City streets, water and sewer systems, health and human services, park and recreational facilities, cultural activities, and refuse collection. 2. NATURE/ SCOPE OF