OCIA: General Counsel Services

The Ocean County Improvement Authority (OCIA) is seeking a qualified law firm or individual attorney to serve as General Counsel for a one‑year term (Feb 1 2027 – Jan 31 2028). The contractor will provide comprehensive legal advice and representation on a wide range of issues affecting the Authority, including compliance with New Jersey statutes, procurement law, open‑meeting and records requirements, contract drafting and negotiation, litigation support, and advice on governance, ethics, and financing matters. The solicitation requires electronic submission of a single proposal by 4:00 PM on November 13 2026 and mandates at least two years of relevant experience. Evaluation will be based on qualifications, experience, understanding of scope, proximity to OCIA offices, and completeness of the submission. No specific budget is disclosed; the Authority will award a contract or qualify vendors based on best value. • Scope: General legal counsel, research, advisory opinions, contract review, litigation support, meeting attendance, procurement guidance, policy drafting, and coordination with bond counsel, auditors, etc. • Term: 12 months (Feb 1 2027 – Jan 31 2028). • Submission: Electronic only, one proposal, due Nov 13 2026, 4 PM EST. • Evaluation: 30 % qualifications, 30 % experience, 20 % understanding of scope, 10 % location, 10 % completeness. • Minimum experience: 2 years providing similar General Counsel services to public authorities. • Insurance & compliance: Required CGL, workers’ comp, auto liability, certifications, and various New Jersey statutory disclosures.