Public Defender

This agreement establishes a one‑year, direct‑award contract for the Township of Barnegat to obtain municipal public defender services from The Law Offices of John J. Novak, P.C. The attorney is responsible for providing all legal representation required under New Jersey statutes, supervising any additional attorneys or staff (at his own expense), and maintaining a fully equipped law office for public‑defender duties. Compensation is structured as a per‑court‑session fee of $500 and an hourly rate of $200 for detention appeals, with the same rates applied to any sub‑attorneys the primary attorney may engage. The township reimburses documented out‑of‑pocket expenses but caps total fees to the amount budgeted for the legal account. The contract includes statutory affirmative‑action and certification addenda but contains no renewal clause, competitive bidding, or set‑aside requirements. • Scope: full municipal public defender representation, supervision, office setup, and expense reimbursement. • Payment: unit price ($500/session) + hourly rate ($200/hr) plus actual expense reimbursement; budget‑capped. • Procurement: sole‑source, direct contract with a single law firm; no competitive process disclosed.