Water Sewer Attorney

This agreement provides the Township of Barnegat with year‑long legal representation on all water and sewer matters. Dasti & Staiger, P.C. will deliver general counsel, represent the township in litigation or regulatory proceedings, and perform any escrow‑related legal work at an hourly rate. The contract is a fixed‑price arrangement for core services ($50,000 spread over twelve monthly payments) with reimbursable out‑of‑pocket expenses and a separate hourly charge for escrow tasks. Key compliance requirements include submission of employee‑information reports before execution, proof of subcontractor registration before final payment, and ongoing New Jersey sales/use tax remittance. No competitive bidding was used; the township directly appointed the firm. • Fixed‑price legal services: $50,000 for the 2025 calendar year. • Additional hourly billing ($175/hr) for escrow‑related work and reimbursable expenses. • Strict documentation deadlines (employee info pre‑execution; subcontractor registration before final payment). • Direct‑award (sole‑source) procurement by the Township of Barnegat.