RFP# 45-27 Legal Services-Environmental Counsel - REPOSTED

The East Orange Board of Education is seeking a qualified law firm to serve as its Environmental Counsel for the 2026‑2027 school year. The contractor will provide “as‑needed” legal advice and representation on a broad range of environmental matters, including site remediation, mold and indoor‑air‑quality issues, solid‑waste compliance, health and occupational‑safety disputes, and related litigation support. The work is performed on an as‑needed basis with no guaranteed volume, and the firm must submit an annual fixed‑price fee along with any reimbursable costs. • Provide legal counsel on environmental‑law issues (site remediation, mold, solid‑waste, occupational‑health, etc.) • Offer full litigation support (pleadings, motions, discovery, depositions, settlement conferences, trials) • Submit an annual fixed‑price proposal; no budget ceiling is set, but costs must be itemized and reimbursable expenses pre‑approved • Must demonstrate prior experience with NJ public school districts and supply three reference letters (plus a fourth from East Orange if desired) • Must meet extensive insurance, certification, and compliance requirements (e.g., professional liability, workers’ compensation, affirmative‑action, non‑collusion affidavit).