RFQ - Special Counsel - Collections

New Jersey Turnpike Authority seeks qualified law firms to serve as special counsel for collections of toll‑violation debts. The award will be a professional‑services agreement lasting until August 12 2028, with hourly billing rates (Partner $250/hr, Associate $200/hr, Paralegal $125/hr) and detailed reporting and invoicing requirements. Firms must maintain a permanent New Jersey office, possess the requisite insurance, and submit a full suite of compliance affidavits and certifications. • Scope includes litigation, enforcement, skip‑tracing, demand‑letter issuance, judgment collection, and monthly status reporting. • Mandatory disclosures: moral integrity affidavit, ownership disclosure, vendor disclosure, political‑contributions affidavit, and several affirmative‑action and EEO certifications. • Payment is hourly with reimbursable disbursements; invoices must be submitted monthly by the 10th of the following month, in six‑minute increments, with a $300 minimum per invoice (except final). • The solicitation requires a New Jersey‑licensed attorney team, a permanent NJ office, and compliance with extensive insurance, audit, and conflict‑of‑interest policies.