The Ocean County Municipal Joint Insurance Fund (Ocean County JIF) is soliciting proposals for a Fund Defense Panel for the 2026 fund year through RFP #25-05, seeking one or more defense attorneys to provide legal services for local government units in New Jersey. The primary scope involves representing the fund in worker's compensation claims and Title 59 (Tort Claims Act) liability matters, with services commencing January 1, 2026, or upon appointment. Proposals must be submitted electronically through BidNet by November 13, 2025, at 10:00 A.M., with evaluation criteria focusing on individual qualifications, prior experience with Ocean County JIF, task performance efficiency, office location, and submission comprehensiveness. Bidders are required to demonstrate expertise in governmental legal defense and comply with comprehensive state regulatory requirements, including equal employment opportunity and anti-discrimination provisions. A Zoom meeting is scheduled to provide additional information, with meeting details including ID 868 3560 7784 and passcode 974518. The procurement appears open to qualified legal firms and individual attorneys without specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Compensation for the selected defense panel members will be established by the Board of Fund Commissioners during their annual reorganization, with the selection process structured as a fair and open competitive procurement. The Ocean County JIF, organized under N.J.S.A. 40A:10-36, provides property/casualty insurance to member local units and offers a comprehensive risk control and claims management program. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the opportunity represents a professional services contract for legal representation across multiple governmental entities within Ocean County. Prospective bidders are advised to contact BidNet at 1-800-835-4603 for additional e-procurement assistance and to ensure full compliance with all submission requirements.
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25-05 RFP Defense Panel.pdf | 1MB | 9/19/25 |