Description
Rowan University seeks a full‑service law firm (or firms) to serve as its external legal counsel for a variety of higher‑education matters. The university will engage the firm on‑demand for advice, document drafting, contract negotiations, litigation representation, real‑estate transactions, intellectual‑property matters, health‑law issues, employment and labor disputes, public‑private partnership structuring, and other specialized legal services. The contract is a one‑year initial term beginning July 1 2026, with the possibility of two one‑year renewals subject to budget approval. Proposals must include detailed hourly or flat‑fee pricing (general attorney rates capped at $250 /hr), disclose all conflicts of interest, and be accompanied by a full set of procurement certifications and insurance certificates.
• Provide on‑demand counsel across 20+ practice areas, including construction, real‑estate, IP, health‑law, and Title IX investigations.
• Submit an electronic proposal by 2:00 pm on 03/25/2026 via the university’s portal; late submissions are rejected.
• Must meet insurance minimums (e.g., $1 M CGL, $2 M E&O, $15 M Cyber) and comply with New Jersey prevailing‑wage, non‑discrimination, and audit requirements.
• No guaranteed minimum workload; the university may award portions of the work to multiple firms.