LEGAL SERVICES FOR REDEVELOPMENT

2026-11-03

The City of Trenton , Department of Housing and Economic Development (“ City ”) is soliciting sealed Request for Proposals through a fair and open process in accordance with N . J . S . A . 19 : 44A - 20 . 4 et seq . intending to select one or more qualified law firms or attorneys interested in providing legal services pertaining to redevelopment law and development matters as an independent contractor for the City . This procurement shall be awarded to one or multiple Respondents or whichever is in the best interests of the City of Trenton . The successful respondent ( s ) must possess significant knowledge and experience in New Jersey Redevelopment Law and significant familiarity with the practical application of the New Jersey Local Redevelopment and Housing Law , N . J . S . A . 40A : 12A - 1 , et seq . ( the “ LRHL ”), as well as the development process and various contract documents related thereto . Such successful respondent ( s ) will be responsible for such tasks as : • Redevelopment notifications • Negotiations of redevelopment agreements , financial agreements and contracts • Advice on policies and procedures pertaining to development and redevelopment • Evaluation of financial agreements and PILOT agreements as necessary to ensure such agreements comply with the LRHL , the City ’ s Redevelopment Plans and the Long - term Tax Exemption Law , N . J . S . A . NJSA 40A : 20 - 1 et seq . • Drafting of documents pertaining to , among others , public / private partnerships , condominiums , air rights , transfer of development rights • Advice and advisory opinions on any matters as it relates to the LRHL and other redevelopment matters • Drafting of Municipal Ordinances and Resolutions The selected attorneys or firms must be available for consultation on a regular basis and shall deal directly with the City Attorney , Director of the Department of Housing & Economic Development or such individuals ’ designees .

New Jersey

2026-04-29