2027 PROFESSIONAL SERVICE-BOND COUNSEL

The Township of Hamilton (Mercer County, NJ) is seeking a qualified bond counsel to provide legal advice, representation, and advisory services related to municipal bond issuances and related matters for the 2027 fiscal year. The contract runs from January 1 2027 through December 31 2027 (12 months) and will be awarded at a council meeting in January 2027. Interested firms must submit a full proposal package—including qualifications, references, insurance certificates, non‑collusion affidavit, and various statutory disclosures—by 10 AM ET on 22 October 2026. The solicitation follows a formal RFP process; proposals will be evaluated on qualifications, experience, cost, and compliance with New Jersey statutes. • Scope: Legal counsel for bond issuance, compliance, and related municipal finance matters. • Contract term: 1 Jan 2027 – 31 Dec 2027 (12 months). • Submission deadline: 22 Oct 2026, 10:00 AM ET (sealed bids). • Questions due: 16 Oct 2026, 12:00 PM ET. • Required attachments: proposal sheet, ownership disclosure, insurance acknowledgment, non‑collusion affidavit, NJ Business Registration Certificate, affirmative‑action compliance, Iran disclosure, etc. • Award: Council meeting in January 2027 (exact date not specified). • Mandatory insurance: Workers’ comp, general liability ($1 M each), automotive liability, professional liability/E&O. • Evaluation criteria: qualifications, key personnel, past performance, cost competitiveness, and compliance with statutory requirements.