ZB Conflict Attorney

This contract establishes a direct, sole‑source agreement between Barnegat Township’s Zoning Board of Adjustment and the Law Firm of Michael J. McKenna, LLC to provide conflict‑board legal representation for the 2026 fiscal year. The firm will handle all legal matters arising from zoning applications where a conflict of interest exists, including counsel, litigation, and related extraordinary services. Compensation is purely hourly at $160 per hour, with additional charges for messenger services, photocopying, and a 5 % surcharge for telephone and postage. All fees must stay within the municipality’s 2026 budget appropriation, and the vendor must submit required EEO and Form AA‑302 documentation before any payment is made. No fixed‑price ceiling is set; the contract terminates when the budget is exhausted or the board terminates per standard municipal provisions. • Scope: Conflict Zoning Board attorney services (counsel, representation, litigation). • Compensation: $160/hr (plus ancillary costs); budget‑capped to 2026 appropriation. • Compliance: Mandatory EEO/affirmative‑action agreements and pre‑payment Form AA‑302 submission. • Term: Effective 2026, duration roughly one fiscal year, no renewal clause.