Township Labor Counsel

The Township of North Brunswick is soliciting proposals under solicitation number PRO27007 for professional legal services to serve as Township Labor Counsel. The selected provider will handle labor and employment matters for the Township, which operates under a Mayor Council Administrator Plan. This procurement is conducted as an extraordinary unspecifiable service in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4.1a and the Local Public Contracts Law. The total authorization for the calendar year 2027 is not to exceed 60,000.00 dollars, with continuation beyond the fiscal year contingent upon the availability of funds. Proposals must be submitted online only by November 13, 2026, at 11:00 am. Evaluation is based on a 100-point scale considering the respondent's understanding of the scope of work, the experience and qualifications of the identified team, overall company history, and agreement to the pricing model. The required pricing structure consists of a blended hourly rate of 175 dollars for partners and associates and 95 dollars for clerks and paralegals, with point-to-point travel reimbursed at the IRS Standard Mileage Rate of 0.72 dollars per mile, capped at 50.00 dollars per round trip. Compliance requirements include adherence to the New Jersey Prevailing Wage Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and HIPAA regulations for medical information security. Respondents must provide mandatory documentation, including a Letter of Federal Affirmative Action Plan Approval and the Employee Information Report Form AA-302. The contract also mandates that all transportation charges be fully prepaid by the contractor on an F.O.B. destination basis.