FOR THE PROVISION OF LEGAL SERVICES-LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT COUNSEL

The Joint Meeting of Essex and Union Counties is seeking qualified law firms or individual attorneys to provide labor and employment counsel on an “as‑needed” basis. The scope includes policy review, representation before state labor boards and courts, internal disciplinary hearings, collective‑bargaining agreement review, training seminars, and periodic status reporting. Qualification statements must be submitted electronically by 11:00 a.m. ET on 20 Oct 2026. Evaluation will consider experience, knowledge of local labor law, availability for meetings, and overall value. The award will be made to firms that meet professional, financial, and administrative criteria; the contract will be indefinite with a maximum payment cap (not disclosed). • Scope: legal advice, representation, training, and reporting for labor‑related matters. • Eligibility: firms/individuals with demonstrated labor‑law expertise and sufficient financial/administrative capacity. • Submission deadline: 20 Oct 2026, electronic only. • Question deadline: 11 Oct 2026. • Evaluation criteria: experience, reputation, knowledge of the Joint Meeting, meeting availability, and cost‑effectiveness. • No guaranteed minimum work; services are “as‑needed” with a contract‑maximum ceiling.