SPECIAL EDUCATION COUNSEL

The Brick Township Board of Education is seeking a qualified attorney or law firm to serve as its “Special Counsel for Special Education” for up to three consecutive one‑year terms. The contractor will provide legal representation and advice on all special‑education matters, including mediation, due‑process hearings, and litigation, while complying with extensive New Jersey statutory and Board requirements. The solicitation requires a substantial paperwork package, mandatory insurance coverages, background checks for any staff with student contact, and a suite of certifications covering affirmative‑action, political contributions, Iran/Russia‑Belarus investment, and debarment status. Proposals must be submitted in hard‑copy, unbound form by mail or hand‑delivery no later than 1:00 PM on June 23 2026. • Provide full‑service legal counsel for special‑education issues (mediation, hearings, court). • Must maintain specific insurance limits (e.g., $2 M general liability, $1 M professional liability) and submit numerous certifications. • Contract runs July 1 2026 – June 30 2029 (three one‑year terms) with a 30‑day termination notice provision. • All proposals must be signed in original blue ink, unbound, and include a detailed checklist of 26 items.