City of Bayonne Affordable Housing Attorney Professional Services RFP 2026
City of BayonneCity · Bayonne, NJ- Due
- Aug 14, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Aug 3, 2026
- Duration
- 3 months
The 30-second brief
The City of Bayonne is seeking proposals for an experienced Affordable Housing Attorney or firm to provide legal representation and consultative services. The scope includes advising on the City's Housing Element and Fair Share Plan, ensuring compliance with the Fair Housing Act and Uniform Housing Affordability Controls (UHAC), representing the City in court or mediation, and negotiating with developers. Responding firms must have at least 15 years of experience representing New Jersey municipalities in affordable housing matters and provide five municipal references. Proposals are due by August 14, 2026, and the contract term is expected to run from October 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026. Required documentation includes a Non-Collusion Affidavit, Disclosure of Ownership, and a New Jersey Business Registration Certificate.
Proposal Qualifications and Costs Submission Form, Non-Collusion Affidavit, Disclosure of Ownership form, New Jersey Business Registration Certificate, Certificate of Good Standing, W-9 form, Fee Schedule
Adherence to minimum requirements, understanding of work, technical competence, ability to perform timely, history of past success, credentials and experience of personnel, cost/rate proposal
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Summary
The City of Bayonne is seeking proposals for an experienced Affordable Housing Attorney or firm to provide legal representation and consultative services.
The scope includes advising on the City's Housing Element and Fair Share Plan, ensuring compliance with the Fair Housing Act and Uniform Housing Affordability Controls (UHAC), representing the City in court or mediation, and negotiating with developers. Responding firms must have at least 15 years of experience representing New Jersey municipalities in affordable housing matters and provide five municipal references. Proposals are due by August 14, 2026, and the contract term is expected to run from October 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026. Required documentation includes a Non-Collusion Affidavit, Disclosure of Ownership, and a New Jersey Business Registration Certificate.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
7- Adherence to minimum requirements
- Understanding of work
- Technical competence
- Ability to perform timely
- History of past success
- Credentials and experience of personnel
- Cost/rate proposal
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
7- Proposal Qualifications and Costs Submission Form
- Non-Collusion Affidavit
- Disclosure of Ownership form
- New Jersey Business Registration Certificate
- Certificate of Good Standing
- W-9 form
- Fee Schedule
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
USB drive or disc containing electronic copy
REQUIRED STAFFING
Affordable Housing Attorney
- Submit to
- City of Bayonne, Attn: Office of the City Clerk, 630 Avenue C, Room 2, Bayonne, New Jersey 07002
- Scope location
- Bayonne, NJ
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from City of Bayonne?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is August 14, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: City of Bayonne, Attn: Office of the City Clerk, 630 Avenue C, Room 2, Bayonne, New Jersey 07002.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including City of Bayonne in NJ, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
What staffing is required for this project?
This solicitation outlines specific staffing requirements. The required roles include: Affordable Housing Attorney. Proposers should demonstrate relevant qualifications and experience for each required role.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Proposal Qualifications and Costs Submission Form, Non-Collusion Affidavit, Disclosure of Ownership form, New Jersey Business Registration Certificate, Certificate of Good Standing, W-9 form, Fee Schedule. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Adherence to minimum requirements, understanding of work, technical competence, ability to perform timely, history of past success, credentials and experience of personnel, cost/rate proposal" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of Bayonne?
All active and historical solicitations from City of Bayonne are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, City of Bayonne regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 3 months. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: USB drive or disc containing electronic copy. Additionally, proposals should address staffing requirements as outlined in the solicitation. Review the full document from City of Bayonne for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Bayonne, NJ. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.