General legal and litigation services

The Township of Toms River is requesting qualifications from law firms for general legal and litigation services under an RFQ with responses due June 23, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. via the OpenGov Bid Portal. Award is anticipated July 8, 2026. The Township reserves the right to award multiple vendors and establish a pre-approved pool for future legal services engagement.

Respondents must comply with New Jersey's fair and open procurement statute (N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5 et seq.), equal employment opportunity regulations (N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27-1 et seq.), and pay-to-play political contribution disclosure requirements. Mandatory submissions include price certification, corporate resolution, affirmative action documentation, statement of ownership, non-collusion affidavit, and an exceptions sheet. Prior to award, respondents must provide business registration certificate, W-9, non-collusion affidavit, certificate of insurance naming the Township as additional insured on a primary and non-contributory basis, and professional liability insurance with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate.

Pricing is submitted on an hourly rate basis for three service categories: Partners, Associates (if applicable), and Clerical (if applicable). No additional costs for travel or expenses are allowable; all pricing must be entered in the bid table. The contract commences on the award date for a twelve-month term with no renewal options. The contract carries a not-to-exceed amount equal to the applicable budget line item, with funds encumbered as services are requested contingent upon municipal budget availability. Iran investment prohibitions and ADA compliance are mandatory.