The Township of Franklin is soliciting proposals from interested attorneys to provide legal services to the Planning Board. The Township intends to award to the attorneys, who, in the sole judgment of the Township, (i) possesses the professional and administrative capabilities to provide the proposed services, and (ii) agree to provide the proposed services based on the terms and conditions determined by the Township to provide the greatest benefit to the taxpayers of Franklin. It is the intention to award to one attorney. Firms and/or persons responding to this RFP shall be able to demonstrate that they will have the continuing capabilities to perform these services, including, but not limited to: a) Expertise to provide legal services to the Board as their attorney. b) Attorney in good standing and licensed to practice in the State of New Jersey c) Knowledge and experience with the rules, regulations and process of the appropriate New Jersey statutes as related to Land Use d) Knowledge and experience in Roberts Rules of Order and conducting a public meeting e) Demonstrable experience in the representation of public bodies, including but not limited to, municipalities, State of New Jersey, or instrumentalities of the state. f) Five years experience representing a land use board of representing applicants before land use boards. The Planning Board generally meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month for regular meetings starting at 7:30 p.m. The attorney shall be available from the start to the end of all meetings. The Planning Board will review proposals to determine if they satisfy the Proposal Requirements, determine if a proposal should be rejected and evaluate the proposals based upon the Evaluation Criteria. The highest-ranking respondent will then be awarded a contract, based on price and other factors. The successful respondent will be notified of the award of contract upon a favorable decision by the Planning Board.
