Description
Rowan University is seeking one or more law firms to provide comprehensive external legal services on an as‑needed basis for a one‑year contract beginning July 1 2026, with the possibility of two one‑year renewals. The scope includes advising university leadership, drafting and reviewing contracts, representing the institution in litigation, handling real‑estate transactions, intellectual‑property matters, higher‑education regulatory issues, and a wide range of specialty practice areas such as construction, health‑law, public‑private partnerships, and Title IX hearings. Proposers may submit for any subset of the 20 listed practice areas, must include detailed hourly rates (max $250/hr for general counsel work), and comply with extensive insurance, conflict‑of‑interest, and New Jersey registration requirements. The award will be made after electronic submission by March 25 2026, with payment terms of net‑30 days following invoice acceptance.
• Provide full‑service legal counsel across 20 designated practice areas (e.g., litigation, real‑estate, IP, health‑law).
• Contract length: 1 year starting July 1 2026, with up‑to‑two optional one‑year extensions.
• Pricing: hourly rates (≤ $250/hr for general services) and optional flat‑fee structures; travel expenses reimbursable only with prior approval.
• Mandatory deliverables: detailed rate tables, insurance certificates, conflict‑of‑interest disclosures, NJ Business Registration before award, and all required procurement forms.