Description
The East Orange Board of Education is seeking “as‑needed” environmental legal counsel for the 2026‑2027 school year. The contractor will provide litigation support, draft pleadings and motions, attend depositions, settlement conferences, trials, and other specialized legal services related to site remediation, mold, solid‑waste, health, and occupational issues affecting the district. The contract is a non‑renewable 12‑month professional‑services agreement, evaluated on technical (30 pts), management (30 pts) and cost (40 pts) criteria, with an hourly fee proposal required. No bid or performance bonds are needed, and insurance is not mandatory for this solicitation.
• Scope includes all environmental‑related legal matters for the Board of Education (litigation, advisory, document preparation).
• Evaluation heavily weighted toward experience with NJ school districts (especially SDA/Abbott districts) and competitive hourly rates.
• Submission must include extensive compliance certifications (political‑contribution disclosure, anti‑bullying, background‑check, Iran/Russia‑Belarus certifications, non‑collusion affidavit, ownership disclosure, etc.).
• Deadline: 31 Mar 2026 10:00 a.m.; award within 60 days; contract term 12 months, not renewable.
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Contact
Rochelle Gabriel(Qualified Purchasing Agent)