Shared Municipal Court of Essex Fells, North Caldwell and Verona - RFQ for 2027 Public Defender and Municipal Prosecutor Services, 2026
Borough of North CaldwellCity · North Caldwell, NJ- Due
- Dec 2, 2026
- 25 days left
- Posted
- Nov 5, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
The 30-second brief
The Boroughs of Essex Fells and North Caldwell and the Township of Verona are soliciting Qualification Statements for professional services for the year 2027 under the fair and open process. The requested positions are Public Defender and Municipal Prosecutor for the Shared Municipal Court. Respondents must provide professional legal services, attend meetings on short notice, respond in person within 60 minutes to borough offices, and maintain professional malpractice insurance of one million dollars ($1,000,000.00) per occurrence and two million dollars ($2,000,000.00) in the aggregate. Submission deadline is December 2, 2026, at 11:00 am. Evaluation criteria include experience and reputation, knowledge of the municipalities and subject matter, availability for required meetings, familiarity with current borough issues, and ability to absorb additional workload.
Experience and reputation in the field, Knowledge of Boroughs/Township and the subject matter addressed under the scope of services of this RFQ, Availability to accommodate the required meetings of the Boroughs/Township, Familiarity with current Borough issues, Familiarity with the form of government under which the Boroughs of Essex Fells and North Caldwell and the Township of Verona operate, Other factors demonstrated to be in the best interest of the Boroughs/Township, Ability to absorb additional workload for potential expansion of court.
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Summary
The Boroughs of Essex Fells and North Caldwell and the Township of Verona are soliciting Qualification Statements for professional services for the year 2027 under the fair and open process.
The requested positions are Public Defender and Municipal Prosecutor for the Shared Municipal Court. Respondents must provide professional legal services, attend meetings on short notice, respond in person within 60 minutes to borough offices, and maintain professional malpractice insurance of one million dollars ($1,000,000.00) per occurrence and two million dollars ($2,000,000.00) in the aggregate. Submission deadline is December 2, 2026, at 11:00 am. Evaluation criteria include experience and reputation, knowledge of the municipalities and subject matter, availability for required meetings, familiarity with current borough issues, and ability to absorb additional workload.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Experience and reputation in the field, Knowledge of Boroughs/Township and the subject matter addressed under the scope of services of this RFQ, Availability to accommodate the required meetings of the Boroughs/Township, Familiarity with current Borough issues, Familiarity with the form of government under which the Boroughs of Essex Fells and North Caldwell and the Township of Verona operate, Other factors demonstrated to be in the best interest of the Boroughs/Township, Ability to absorb additional workload for potential expansion of court.
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
11- Non-Collusion Affidavit (Appendix C)
- Stockholder or Partnership Disclosure Statement (Appendix D)
- Business Entity Disclosure Certification (Appendix E)
- Form W9 Department of Treasury Internal Revenue Service (Appendix F)
- New Jersey Business Registration Certificate
- Affirmative Action Compliance (Appendix G) Employee Information Report
- Certificate of Insurance indicating Professional Malpractice Insurance
- Disclosure of Investment Activities in Iran (Appendix H)
- Letter of Qualification (Appendix A)
- Letter of Intent (Appendix B)
- Proposed Rates of Service
- Submit to
- Borough Administrator, Borough of North Caldwell, 141 Gould Avenue, North Caldwell, New Jersey 07006 or www.northcaldwell.org/procurement
- Scope location
- North Caldwell, NJ
Questions about this RFQ
How do I respond to this RFQ from Borough of North Caldwell?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 2, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: Borough Administrator, Borough of North Caldwell, 141 Gould Avenue, North Caldwell, New Jersey 07006 or www.northcaldwell.org/procurement.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFQ?
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What happens after the RFQ 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.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
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What is the contract term for this solicitation?
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Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
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What documents are required to bid on this RFQ?
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: Non-Collusion Affidavit (Appendix C), Stockholder or Partnership Disclosure Statement (Appendix D), Business Entity Disclosure Certification (Appendix E), Form W9 Department of Treasury Internal Reven. Review the full document from Borough of North Caldwell for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: North Caldwell, NJ. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.