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RFQ - MUNICIPAL PUBLIC DEFENDER for FY27 - 5-18-2026

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10759State & Local

Submission Closed06/05/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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Solicitation # 19PK3327Q7083

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Solicitation # 11704

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Solicitation # 11703

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AI Contract Overview

The City of Elizabeth, Department of Administration, has issued a Request for Qualifications to pre-qualify attorneys and law firms to serve as Municipal Public Defenders for Fiscal Year 2027. The contract term runs from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. This solicitation is conducted under a fair and open process to identify one or more qualified individuals or firms that best meet the city's needs, specifically requiring a technical proposal that demonstrates over five years of legal experience and a cost proposal detailing hourly rates. Interested parties must submit one original and two copies of their qualification statement proposals to Business Administrator Bridget S. Anderson by the deadline of June 5, 2026, at 3:00 P.M. Selected contractors will be required to execute a formal agreement including provisions for insurance, indemnification, licensing, and termination. The City of Elizabeth, the fourth largest city in New Jersey and the county seat of Union County, intends to award these contracts in accordance with 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.

General Info

City of Elizabeth seeking pre-qualified Municipal Public Defenders for fiscal year 2027.

Agency

New Jersey → City of Elizabeth

NAICS

541110 - Offices of Lawyers

Place of Performance

Not specified

Set-Aside

NONE

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City of Elizabeth RFQ - Municipal Public Defender FY27

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PhaseClosed

PostedMay 18

Solicitation

Response DeadlineJun 5

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Submission Closed

06/05/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyNew Jersey → City of Elizabeth

Contacts1 person available

OfficeElizabeth, NJ, 07201, USA

Organization / AgencyNew Jersey → City of Elizabeth

Office AddressElizabeth, NJ, 07201, USA

Contacts

Bridget S. Anderson

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

C ITY OF E LIZAB E TH , C OUNTY OF U NION , N EW J ERSEY REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS MUNICIPAL PUBLIC DEFENDERS Contract Term Fiscal Year 2027 July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 SUBMISSION DEADLINE 3:00 P.M. JUNE 5, 2026 ADDRESS ALL QUALIFICATION STATEMENT PROPOSALS IN THE FORM REQUIRED IN THE SPECIFICATIONS AND ONE (1) ORIGINAL AND ( 2 ) COPIES MUST BE DELIVERED TO: BRIDGET S. ANDERSON BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR CITY OF ELIZABETH 50 WINFIELD SCOTT PLAZA ELIZABETH, NJ 07201 - 2 - GENERAL INFORMATION & SUMMARY ORGANIZATION REQUESTING QUALIFICATION STATEMENTS (PROPOSALS) CITY OF ELIZABETH DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION 50 WINFIELD SCOTT PLAZA ELIZABETH, NJ 07201 CONTACT PERSON BRIDGET S. ANDERSON BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR CITY OF ELIZABETH DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION CITY HALL ROOM 207 50 WINFIELD SCOTT PLAZA ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY 07201 (908) 820 - 4280 E - MAIL: contact@example.gov FAX (908) 820 - 0112 PURPOSE OF REQUEST Th is document, entitled a Request for Qualifications for Public Defenders is issued by the Department of Administration, City of Elizabeth. This Request for Qualifications (RFQ) is for the sole purpose of pre - qualifying prospective Attorneys/ Public Defenders on Qualification Statements and experience achieved in this field. This RFQ does not constitute a bid and is intended solely to obtain qualifications from which the City of Elizabeth (“the City”) may choose an Attorney/ Public Defender that best meets the City’s needs. It is the City’s intent that no statutory, regulatory, or common law bidding requirement apply to this RFQ. The City 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 pro vide services. Accordingly, this Request For Qualifications is being solicited under a fair and open process. PERIOD OF CONTRACT Fiscal Year 202 7 : July 1, 20 2 6 through June 30, 20 2 7 - 3 - CONTRACT FORM The successful Contractor/ Firm shall be required to execute the City’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 the Contractor /Firm shall be considered a release in full of all claims against the City arising out of, or by reason of, the work done and materials furnished under this Contract. DETAILED REQUIREMENTS OF THE REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR PUBLIC DEFENDERS 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 are 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 City of Elizabeth is the fourth largest city in New Jersey. The City’s population is in excess of 1 3 7 ,000 and it consists of approximately 11.7 square miles of area. The City employs approximately 1, 5 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 se ctors in the City include commercial, health, trans portation, construction, retail and light industry. The City’s operating budget is approximately $ 35 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 SERVICES – The City of Elizabeth is requesting proposals from qualified individuals and firms to provide P ublic D efender