Pursuant to the Fair and Open Process described under N.J.S.A. 19:44A-1, et seq., the City of Union City (“City”) seeks proposals in response to this Request for Proposals (“RFP”) from law firms licensed to practice law in the State of New Jersey that wish to provide general counsel and litigation services to the City and its Zoning Board of Adjustment (“Board”) as directed by the Corporation Counsel, the Board or other appropriate official within the City for a contract period from January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025. The successful firm must have significant experience in representing New Jersey municipal zoning boards of adjustment in land use matters. If awarded a contract, your company/firm shall be required to comply with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27 (See Exhibit A included herewith). The successful firm will provide the City and/or the Board with legal guidance relating to, but not necessarily limited to: 1. Legal research and/or advisory opinions as needed; 2. Represent the City and/or the Board in land use matters in federal and state courts and administrative forums; 3. Review, analyze and advise the Board on any applications before it; 4. Review and/or draft land use resolutions and ordinances; 5. Attend meetings of the Board; 6. Attend meetings of the City Commissioners and/or Board Committees upon request; 7. Conduct programs on specified land use issues for appropriate elected officials, city employees, Board members or other persons upon request; 8. Notify the City and the Board of changes in land use law or regulations, as well as Court decisions, that impact the City and the Board; and 9. Any other matters as directed by the City or the Board. 10.The vendor shall provide monthly billing statements that include a brief statement showing the original amount of the Contract, any increases established by amendment to the Contract, the amount previously billed under the Contract, and the total amount of unbilled funds remaining available under the Contract, and the total amount of unbilled funds remaining available under the Contract after deduction of the most recent amount billed. A copy of each billing statement shall be made available to the State Fiscal Oversight Officer upon request.
