OCIA: Bond Counsel Services

The Ocean County Improvement Authority (OCIA) is seeking qualified vendors to serve as Bond Counsel for a one‑year term (Feb 1 2027 – Jan 31 2028). The selected counsel will provide comprehensive legal services related to the authorization, issuance, sale, and delivery of municipal bonds, including document preparation, legislative review, bond‑rating support, compliance monitoring, litigation representation, and advisory opinions. Vendors must demonstrate at least two years of bond‑counsel experience, particularly with New Jersey improvement authorities, and submit a single electronic proposal by 4:00 PM on November 13 2026. Evaluation will consider qualifications, experience, understanding of scope, proximity to OCIA offices, and submission completeness. The contract is a professional services agreement with standard insurance and indemnity requirements; award is expected within 60 days of proposal receipt. • Scope: legal drafting, review, and advisory services for municipal bond transactions • Term: 12 months (Feb 1 2027 – Jan 31 2028) • Submission: electronic only, one proposal per vendor, deadline Nov 13 2026 4 PM • Minimum experience: 2 years bond‑counsel work, NJ‑specific experience preferred • Evaluation criteria: qualifications (30%), experience/references (30%), understanding of scope (20%), location (10%), completeness (10%) • Insurance: $500k/$1M CGL, $100k contractor liability, workers’ comp per NJ law, $1M auto liability • Award: within 60 days of receipt; contract may be extended or renewed at Authority’s discretion.