C ITY OF E LIZAB E TH ,
C OUNTY OF U NION , N EW J ERSEY
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
WORKERS ’ COMPENSATION COUNSEL
Contract Term
July 1 , 20 20 through Ju ne 30 , 20 21
SUBMISSION DEADLINE
4 :00 P .M.
JU NE 1 5 , 20 20
ADDRESS ALL QUALIFICATIONS STATEMENT PRO POSALS IN THE FORM
REQUIRED IN THE SPECIFICATIONS AND ONE (1) ORIGINAL AND ( 2 ) COPIES
MUST BE DELIVERED TO:
WILLIAM R. HOLZAPFEL
C ITY ATTORNEY
CITY OF ELIZABETH
50 WINFIELD SCOTT PLAZA , ROOM 201
ELIZABETH, N EW J ERSEY 07201
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GENERAL INFORMATION & SUMMARY
ORGANIZATION REQUESTING QUALIFICATION STATEMENTS (PROPOSALS)
CITY OF ELIZABETH
LAW DEPARTMENT
50 WINFIELD SCOTT PLAZA
ELIZABETH, NJ 07201
CONTACT PERSON
WILLIAM R. HOLZAPFEL
CITY ATTORNEY
CITY OF ELIZABETH
LAW DEPARTMENT
50 WINFIELD SCOTT PL AZA , ROOM 201
ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY 07201
(908) 820 - 40 09
E - MAIL:
contact@example.gov FAX (908) 352 - 8658
PURPOSE OF REQUEST
This document, entitled a Request for Qualifications for Worker’s
Compensation Counsel , is issued by the Law Depa rtment of the City of
Elizabeth. This Request for Qualifications (RFQ) is for the sole
purpose of pre - qualifying prospective Worker’s Compensation Counsel
on Qualification Statements and experience.
This RFQ does not constitute a bid and is intended solel y to obtain
qualifications from which the City of Elizabeth (“the City”) may
choose counsel 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 provide services. Accordingly,
this Request f or Qualifications is being solicit ed under a fair and
open process.
PERIOD OF CONTRACT
One year
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CONTRACT FORM
The successful Firm shall be required to execute the City’s
contract, which includes the indemnification, insurance, termination
and licensing provisions.
It is also ag reed and understood that the acceptance of the
final payment by Contractor shall be considered a release in full of
all claims against the City arising out of, or by reason of, the
work completed and materials furnished under this Contract.
DETAILED REQUI REMENTS OF THE
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR WORKER’S COMPENSATION 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., “th e 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 City of Elizabeth is the fourth largest city in New Jersey.
The City’s population is approximately 12 5 ,000 and it consists of
approximately 11.7 square miles of area. The City employs
approx imately 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
em ployment sectors in the City include commercial, health,
transportation, construction, retail and light industry.
The City’s operating budget is approximately $ 2 5 0 million. It
provides a variety of services consisting of police and fire
protection, main tenance 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 individu als and firms to provide Worker’s
Compensation Counsel .
The Proposer(s) will be required to provide defense of the City
of Elizabeth’s worker’s compen
