PLANNING / ZONING BOARD ATTORNEY REDEVELOPMENT ATTORNEY

2026-11-03

2 . 1 DESCRIPTION OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES NEEDED It is the Borough ’ s intent to solicit Responses from Respondents that have expertise in the provision of the required services that are the subject of this RFQ . Firms responding to this RFQ shall be able to demonstrate that they have the continuing capabilities to perform the specific services for which a Response is submitted , and that they possess the necessary professional license to do so . 2 . 1 . 1 PLANNING / ZONING BOARD ATTORNEY The attorney / law firm must have the following : • Respondent shall have a minimum of five ( 5 ) years of experience in the practice of Planning / Zoning , specifically Municipal Land Use Law ( MLUL ), Local Redevelopment and Housing Law ( LRHL ), Coalition on Affordable Housing ( COAH ) and be familiar with the Master Plan and Chapter 106 of the Code of the Borough of Garwood ; • Experience in the County of Union minimum five ( 5 ) years ; • Satisfy all other requirements as set forth by New Jersey state law and the Code of the Borough of Garwood Package to include : • Resume of attorney and staff attorneys that would be providing legal services • Copies of all certificates , degrees and any other training certifications • Brief narrative of abilities • 3 references • Cost per hour for attorney , paralegals and support staff • Cost per meeting attendance . • Itemized list of all other fees and charges • Statement as to whether any of the principals of the firm or the firm itself has been convicted of a crime within the last 5 years • Statement as to whether any of the principals of the firm of the firm itself has received a target letter from a grand jury • Certification as to the truth of the above two statements • All documents on USB stick included with submission 2 . 1 . 2 REDEVELOPMENT ATTORNEY The attorney / law firm must have the following : • Experience in Redevelopment Law : A minimum of five ( 5 ) years of practice in Redevelopment Law , and at least one ( 1 ) year of service as a municipal attorney ( or substitute municipal attorney ) pursuant to N . J . S . A . 40A : 9 - 139 , in one or more municipalities within New Jersey . Possession of a Diplomate in New Jersey Municipal Law Courses is strongly preferred . • Specialized Knowledge : Demonstrated expertise in property acquisition through eminent domain and familiarity with the Abandoned Property Rehabilitation Act ( N . J . S . A . 55 - 19 - 78 et seq .). • Redevelopment Services : Ability to provide comprehensive legal services for redevelopment initiatives , including the development , implementation , structuring , and financing of projects . • Contract Negotiation and Drafting : Proficiency in negotiating and preparing redevelopment agreements , leases , easements , and use and occupancy agreements . • Financial Agreements : Experience negotiating and preparing financial agreements related to tax exemptions , abatements , and payments in lieu of taxes under the Long - and Short - Term Tax Exemption Acts . The attorney must also assist project teams with legal issues arising from environmental assessments in redevelopment areas and initiate eminent domain proceedings when necessary . • Coordination with Borough Administrator : Responsibility for engaging a redevelopment planner , financial advisor , and communications consultants , as needed , in consultation with the Borough Administrator . • Legislative and Transactional Expertise : Demonstrated ability in drafting ordinances , resolutions , municipal contracts , redevelopment plans , agreements , and other legal instruments . Must also possess experience in zoning , planning , municipal law , redevelopment financing , eminent domain and condemnation , real estate transactions , and matters involving contaminated property . • Attendance : Required to attend meetings as scheduled by the governing body or as otherwise directed . • Litigation Experience : Extensive experience representing public entities in Redevelopment Law matters at both the trial and appellate levels in the Federal and State Courts of New Jersey . • Compliance : Must satisfy all other requirements established under New Jersey state law and the Code of the Borough of Garwood . Package to include : • Resume of attorney and staff attorneys that would be providing legal services . • Brief narrative of abilities • Copies of all certificates , degrees and any other training certifications • 3 references • Cost per hour for attorney , paralegals and support staff • Cost per meeting attendance • Itemized list of all other fees and charges • Documents listed in the notice including the Contributions Statement • Statement as to whether any of the principals of the firm or the firm itself has been convicted of a crime within the last 5 years • Statement as to whether any of the principals of the firm of the firm itself has received a target letter from a grand jury • Certification as to the truth of the above two statements • The Borough of Garwood does not reimburse for travel cost • All documents on USB stick included with submission

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