The City of Union City is seeking proposals from attorneys to serve as public defender. Proposals must be received by November 25, 2025. The successful attorney must have significant experience in municipal court. Required documents include proof of business registration, statement of ownership disclosure, and certifications regarding ethics complaints and non-involvement in prohibited activities. The selection criteria include qualifications, experience, ability to perform the task in a timely fashion, and availability of personnel. One original and two copies of the proposal are required.
The sealed proposal must be received no later than 12:45 p. m. on November 25, 2025 by the City Clerk. he sealed proposal must be received no later than 12:45 p. m. on november 25, 2025
The contract will permit the city to make payments to the successful proposer for approved services in accordance with, and within the time permitted by, the law governing prompt payment of public contracts. he contract with the successful proposer will permit the city to make payments to the successful proposer for approved servicesin accordance with, and within the time permitted by, the law governing promptpayment of public contracts for the purchase of goods and services.
The selection criteria include qualifications, experience, ability to perform the task in a timely fashion, and availability of personnel. he selection criteria used in awarding a contract or agreement forprofessional services as described herein shall include: 1. qualifications of the individuals who will perform the tasks and the amounts of their respective participation 2. proven experience in representing defendants in municipal court in urban environments substantially similar to union city and references 3. ability to perform the task in a timely fashion, including staffing and familiarity with the subject matter and 4. ability to be available with the appropriate personnel at all times necessary to accomplish the representation
Each interested attorney shall submit the following information: name of attorney/firm, address of principal place of business, areas of practice, description of attorneys education, experience, qualifications, references, firms ability to provide the services in a timely fashion, cost details, statement of ownership disclosure, disclosure of investment activities in iran form, certification of noninvolvement in prohibited activities in russia or belarus, business registration certificate, and statement concerning ethics complaints. in addition to the formsincluded herewith, each interested attorney shall submit the following information: 1. name of attorneyfirm 2. address of principal place of business and all attorneys or firms offices and corresponding telephone and fax numbers. please note specifically which attorney will be assigned to the position of public defender 3. areas of practice 4. description of attorneys education, experience, qualifications, number of years with the present law firm and a description of their experience with the position of public defender similar to those described above 5. experience related to representation of clients in municipal court in new jersey and criminal law practice 6. at least four 4 references, three 3 of which must have knowledge of your practice in municipal court 7. the firms ability to provide the services in a timely fashion including staffing, familiarity and location of key staff 8. cost details, including the hourly rates of each of the individuals who will perform the services and the time estimates for each individual, all expenses, and where appropriate, total cost of not to exceed amount 9. statement of ownership disclosure c. 52: **** form provided 10. disclosure of investment activities in iran form prior to the award of contract but preferably with the proposal. form provided 11. certification of noninvolvement in prohibited activities in russia or belarus prior to the award of contract but preferably with the proposal. form provided 12. business registration certificate prior to the award of contract but preferably with the proposal 13. statement, see attached, executed by a corporate officer, member, partner or sole proprietor certifying that there are no prior or pending ethics complaints against them or their company and 14. the successful proposer must comply with the requirements set forth in the mandatory equal employment opportunity language included herewith exhibit a.
