General County Counsel Services

The Ocean County Board of Commissioners is seeking a qualified law firm to provide comprehensive General County Counsel Services for a three‑year term. The firm must maintain a primary office in Ocean County and have at least five years of experience representing New Jersey county governments in a broad range of legal matters, including contracts, land use, eminent domain, public‑entity financing, environmental law, litigation, and regulatory compliance. Services are to be delivered on a fee‑for‑service basis with no guaranteed minimum workload; the firm will be compensated only for authorized work performed. Key responsibilities include legal research, advisory opinions, drafting and reviewing resolutions, ordinances, contracts, and shared‑service agreements, representing the County before state and federal courts and administrative tribunals, attending Board of Commissioners meetings, and providing ongoing counsel on changes in law that affect the County. Proposals must be submitted electronically, include a detailed fee schedule (hourly rates for attorneys and support staff, any flat‑fee arrangements, and reimbursable expenses), and be accompanied by required insurance certificates, a completed vendor questionnaire, and evidence of a valid New Jersey Business Registration Certificate. • Minimum 5‑year experience representing NJ counties in contractual, land‑use, environmental, and litigation matters. • Primary office must be located in Ocean County. • Fee‑for‑service contract; no guaranteed minimum billable hours. • Required submission of detailed fee schedule and insurance documentation. • Evaluation based on qualifications (30%), experience (30%), understanding of scope (20%), proximity to County offices (10%), and completeness of submission (10%). • Award expected within 60 days of receipt; contract term is three years with possible extensions for project‑specific work.