GENERAL LEGAL AND LITIGATION SERVICES

The Township of Toms River is seeking sealed submissions in response to a request for qualifications from law firms to represent the Township as pool attorneys. Successful candidates shall be placed on a pre-approved list for future legal services. The contract shall commence on the date of award for a period of twelve consecutive months. The Township may award multiple vendors under this contract. The award of this contract shall be open-ended with funds being encumbered each time services are requested, contingent upon the availability of funds in the appropriate municipal budget. • The scope of work includes providing legal services to the Township, including but not limited to, telephone calls, correspondence, legal research, preparation of ordinances, preparation of resolutions, preparation of contracts, negotiations, meetings, hearings, litigation, and any other services rendered on behalf of the Township of Toms River. • The Township is seeking law firms with experience in providing legal services to municipalities. • The contract will be awarded based on the vendor(s) considered most advantageous to the Township. • The contract not-to-exceed amount shall be the budget line item. • The Township reserves the right to reject any and all proposals in accordance with applicable law. • The proposer shall comply with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27-1 et seq. regarding equal employment opportunities. • The proposer shall provide a Certificate of Insurance naming the Township as the certificate holder and as an additional insured on a primary and non-contributory basis. • The proposer shall maintain all coverages submitted prior to award of contract for the whole duration of the contract.