Tax Appeal Counsel

The Township of North Brunswick is soliciting proposals under solicitation number PRO27012 for Tax Appeal Counsel to provide professional legal services for the 2027 calendar year. This procurement is conducted as an extraordinary unspecifiable service under N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4.1a through a fair and open competitive process. The contract has a total authorization not to exceed 60,000.00 dollars for the year, with funding subject to annual appropriation. Proposals are due by November 13, 2026, at 4:00 PM and must be submitted online. Evaluation will be based on a 100-point scale considering professional experience, reputation, subject matter knowledge, and availability to meet with the Township. The selected professional will be compensated based on a set rate schedule, featuring a blended hourly rate of 120.00 dollars for partners and associates and 75.00 dollars for clerks and paralegals, with point-to-point travel reimbursed at the IRS standard rate up to 50.00 dollars per round trip. The contract requires strict adherence to various New Jersey state laws, including the Mandatory Affirmative Action Certification, the New Jersey Prevailing Wage Act, and the Worker and Community Right to Know Law for chemical labeling. Additionally, the provider must comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act and HIPAA regulations regarding the confidentiality of medical information. All awarded vendors must provide a Business Registration Certificate and evidence of affirmative action compliance prior to contract execution.