SPECIAL LEGAL COUNSEL

The New Jersey Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (CRDA) is seeking to establish a short list of multi-disciplined firms to serve as Special Legal Counsel through a three-year contract. The scope of work encompasses a wide array of practice areas, including the Casino Control Act, commercial lending, commercial and construction litigation, condemnation and eminent domain, labor and employment, environmental law, public agency governance, public contracts, and real estate redevelopment and land use. Selected firms will be responsible for drafting complex contracts, providing legal opinions on state and federal regulations, and managing litigation, including the advancement of all necessary costs and expert witness fees. Responses will be ranked based on technical merit, with evaluation criteria focusing on the knowledge and experience of the firm and its attorneys, available resources, communication approach, and past performance with other agencies. Once designated, firms will be selected for specific matters based on the complexity of the case, the firm's capacity, and the absence of conflicts of interest. Qualification statements must be submitted via the Bonfire portal by October 22, 2026. Compliance requirements are governed by New Jersey law and include mandatory certifications for business registration, non-discrimination, affirmative action, and non-collusion. Firms must also certify they are not involved in prohibited activities in Russia or Belarus and have no investment activities in Iran. Additionally, the successful contractor must maintain specific general liability and employer's liability insurance and provide quarterly status reports to the Authority General Counsel. Performance will be evaluated at least annually based on responsiveness, quality of work, cost-effectiveness, and adherence to invoicing standards.