June 30, 2026 – 26/27 Professional Services Contract Awards

The Gloucester Township Board of Education approved a suite of professional‑services contracts for the FY 2026‑27 school year, covering a range of legal, audit, and medical functions. The board selected multiple law firms to provide specialized counsel on conflicts of interest, student‑services matters, labor negotiations, general solicitor duties, and bond issuance, all billed at $165 per attorney hour and $95 per paralegal hour. A fixed‑price audit contract was awarded to PKF O’Connor Davis with a cap of $145,000, and Woodbury Medical’s Dr. Bonett was engaged as the school physician for a flat $18,000 fee. No competitive bidding process was disclosed, indicating a likely sole‑source award. • Legal services dominate the award set, with hourly rates and no total cost ceiling. • The audit contract is the only fixed‑price award, limited to $145 k. • All contracts share a common term of July 1 2026 to June 30 2027. • The board’s procurement authority is grounded in N.J.S.A. 18A:18A‑4.1‑4.5.