Municipal Affordable Housing Attorney

Agency:	Garfield city
State:	New Jersey
Type of Government:	State & Local
NAICS Category:	236115 - New Single-Family Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders)
Posted Date:	Aug 12, 2026
Due Date:	Sep 1, 2026
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Notices > Request for Proposals Municipal Affordable Housing Attorney Posted: 08/12/2026 - 10:45 AM Due By: 09/01/2026 - 11:00 AM

CITY OF GARFIELD

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR

MUNICIPAL AFFORDABLE HOUSING ATTORNEY

Date Issued: August 12, 2026
Return Date & Time: September 1, 2026, 11:00AM
Return To: City Clerk’s Office

City of Garfield

111 Outwater Lane

Garfield, NJ 07026

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR THE POSITION OF MUNICIPAL

AFFORDABLE HOUSING ATTORNEY

FOR THE CITY OF GARFIELD

FOR THE TIME PERIOD SEPTEMBER 1, 2026 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2026

The City of Garfield is soliciting proposals for the position of Municipal Affordable Housing Attorney to provide professional services to the City on all legal issues relative to the standard operations of Affordable Housing for the City. The City Manager/Mayor and Council will select one or more New Jersey State licensed attorneys for the provision of legal services based upon a fair and open process, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4, et. seq. and in accordance with the Resolution previously adopted by the City Manager/Mayor and Council to secure such services through a fair and open process. In order to have a proposal considered by the City Manager/Mayor and Council, an interested party must provide evidence that he/she satisfies the minimum requirements for this position, as set forth in Section III of this document and that he/she otherwise complies with the proposal requirements set forth in the City of Garfield’s REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS AND PROPOSALS section of the City’s web site.

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CITY OF GARFIELD

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR

MUNICIPAL AFFORDABLE HOUSING ATTORNEY

Date Issued:

August 12, 2026

Return Date & Time:

September 1, 2026, 11:00AM

Return To:

City Clerk’s Office

City of Garfield

111 Outwater Lane

Garfield, NJ 07026

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR THE POSITION OF MUNICIPAL

AFFORDABLE HOUSING ATTORNEY

FOR THE CITY OF GARFIELD

FOR THE TIME PERIOD SEPTEMBER 1, 2026 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2026

The City of Garfield is soliciting proposals for the position of Municipal Affordable Housing Attorney to

provide professional services to the City on all legal issues relative to the standard operations of Affordable

Housing for the City. The City Manager/Mayor and Council will select one or more New Jersey State licensed

attorneys for the provision of legal services based upon a fair and open process, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-

20.4, et. seq. and in accordance with the Resolution previously adopted by the City Manager/Mayor and Council

to secure such services through a fair and open process. In order to have a proposal considered by the City

Manager/Mayor and Council, an interested party must provide evidence that he/she satisfies the minimum

requirements for this position, as set forth in Section III of this document and that he/she otherwise complies

with the proposal requirements set forth in the City of Garfield’s REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS AND

PROPOSALS section of the City’s web site.

SECTION I

Appointment of Municipal Affordable Housing Attorney

One attorney or firm shall be appointed by the City Manager/Mayor and Council to serve as the official

Municipal Affordable Housing Attorney, and other attorneys or law firms may be appointed by the City

Manager/Mayor and Council, for a term of four (4) months, to perform legal services for the City of Garfield

including but not limited to those services as described in Section II of this document.

The City Manager/Mayor and Council may select, at its sole discretion, individuals or firms for this position,

so long as those individuals or firms meet or exceed the minimum requirements set forth in Section III hereof.

Once an appointment is made, no substitution of personnel may be made without the express written consent

of the City Manager/Mayor and Council, which consent may be withheld in their sole discretion.

SECTION II

Scope of Services

The Municipal Affordable Housing Attorney shall perform the following minimum duties, together

with such additional services as may reasonably be requested by the City Manager, Mayor and

Council, consistent with applicable law and the Rules of Professional Conduct.

• Provide legal advice and counsel concerning the City's affordable housing obligations under

applicable federal and New Jersey law, regulations, court decisions, and DCA guidance.

• Advise the City regarding Fourth Round Affordable Housing obligations (2025–2035),

including compliance with the City's Housing Element and Fair Share Plan.

• Prepare, review, and advise on affordable housing ordinances, resolutions, policies, agreements,

deed restrictions, affordability controls, and related legal documents.

• Represent the City in affordable housing matters before the Superior Court, DCA, NJHMFA,

and other governmental or judicial agencies, including compliance proceedings and litigation.

• Advise and assist the City concerning Judgments of Compliance and Repose, settlement

agreements, consent orders, and other court-approved affordable housing mechanisms.

• Provide legal advice concerning affordable housing developments, redevelopment projects,

inclusionary developments, developer agreements, and affordable housing set-aside

requirements.

• Advise the City concerning the affordable housing trust fund, development fees, spending

plans, and permissible expenditures.

• Advise and assist the City with the enforcement of affordability controls, deed restrictions,

resale restrictions, and other affordable housing requirements.

• Coordinate with the City's Affordable Housing Administrative Agent, Planner, Auditor,

Engineer, and other professionals concerning legal and compliance matters.

• Review and provide legal guidance concerning policies, procedures, notices, forms, and other

documents prepared by the Affordable Housing Administrative Agent.

• Attend Mayor and Council, Planning Board, Zoning Board, and other meetings when requested

in connection with affordable housing matters.

• Provide legal opinions, memoranda, reports, and recommendations concerning affordable

housing matters as requested by the City Manager, Mayor, or Council.

• Perform such other affordable housing legal services as may be required by applicable law,

regulation, court order, or reasonably requested by the City Manager, Mayor, or Council.

SECTION III

Minimum Qualifications and Response Requirements

In order for an individual’s or firm’s proposal to be considered by the City Manager/Mayor and Council,

interested parties submitting proposals in response to this solicitation must meet the following:

A. Minimum Qualifications:

1. The Attorney or law firm has served in the role of an attorney for a Municipal Affordable Housing

entity or government entity in the State of New Jersey for a period of at least seven (7) years prior to

the submission of this proposal;

2. That the attorney or law firm has sufficient staff to satisfy the scope of services described in Section

II of this document;

3. That the attorney who is submitting the response to this proposal, is licensed and in good standing with

the Bar Association of the State of New Jersey;

4. That the attorney or law firm has at least seven (7) years’ experience in the litigation of Municipal

Affordable Housing matter;

5. The attorney or firm submitting the response to this proposal carries professional liability insurance in

an amount of at least $1,000,000.00 with a carrier that has AAA rating by Best Insurance Digest;

6. That the attorney or law firm submitting this proposal has not represented within the past three years

and does not currently represent any adverse parties and claims whether administrative, civil, criminal,

or otherwise, against the City of Garfield.

That the attorney or law firm is in good standing within the State of New Jersey.

B. Minimum Requirements for Vendor Responses:

1. Interested parties wishing to provide a proposal in response to the City of Garfield’s solicitation shall

provide the following minimum information in its proposal, which proposal must be submitted at the

location and within the time constraint set forth on page 1 of this document; said proposal must contain

fully executed originals and copies of all documents contained in this Request for Proposal;

2. Full name and business address of entity or person submitting the proposal and the name of the key

contact person;

3. A description of the business organization (i.e., corporation, partnership, joint venture, etc.) of each

firm, its ownership and organizational structure;

4. The number of years your organization has been in business under the present name and the number

of years the business organization has been under the current management;

5. List of all individuals who, if selected, will provide services to the City of Garfield, along with a

summary of the post high school education and licenses held by each such person;

6. Number of years each attorney in the law firm submitting this proposal has provided representation to

municipal entities in the State of New Jersey;

7. A description of the services that will be provided to the City of Garfield, in addition to those set forth

in Section II above;

8. A copy or description of the professional liability insurance policy maintained by the attorney or law

firm for the proposed calendar year;

9. A statement and listing of professional service fees that the attorney or law firm would offer to the

City of Garfield, if the attorney or law firm were selected to be the attorney for the City of Garfield;

10. A statement that the applicant complies with N.J.S.A 10:5-1, et. seq., (Law Against Discrimination)

and P.L.1975, c. 127 (Affirmative Action Law of the State of New Jersey);

11. The name and addresses of at least three (3) references consisting of clients for which the applicant

has provided services in the past five (5) years, which should include at least one (1) municipal entity

client;

12. A list and description of all professional liability claims, if any, brought against the applicant during

the past five (5) years; and

13. Confirmation of the appropriate federal and state licenses to perform activities;

14. Number your responses using the sequential order listed in paragraphs A and B of Section III.

15. The applicant shall provide the City of Garfield with an original and one (1) copy of its proposal.

SECTION IV

Basis of Award of Professional Services Contract

The City of Garfield shall award all professional service agreements based upon qualifications, merit, cost

competitiveness, references and experience with issues confronting the City of Garfield. The final determination

will be based upon the most advantageous price and other factors to the City of Garfield. The specific basis of

award will include:

A. Documented evidence that the Proposer fulfills all of the Minimum Qualifications as listed in Section III,

paragraph A., and all of the information required under paragraph B. Affirmative Action Compliance and

professional service fees are provided for review and consideration.

B. Technical Criteria:

1. Does the proposal demonstrate a clear understanding of the scope of work and related objectives?

2. Does the proposal document knowledge of the issues and operations of the City of Garfield, and how the

proposed services will address these issues?

3. Is the proposal complete and responsive to the specific requirements?

4. Has successful past performance of the firm and its principals been documented?

C. Management Criteria:

1. How well does the proposed scheduling timelines meet the City’s needs?

2. Does the proposer document a record of reliability of timely delivery of deliverables?

3. Does the proposer document municipal/State experience?

4. Does the proposer document its availability to attend all scheduled/required public and special

meetings?

5. To what extent does the proposer rely on in-house resources vs. contracted services?

6. Is there the availability of in-house and contract resources documented?

7. Documentation of experience in performing similar work by employees?

8. Does the proposer make use of business capabilities or initiatives that involve women, the

disadvantaged, small and/or minority owned business establishments?

9. Does the proposer demonstrate cultural sensitivity in hiring and training staff?

D. Cost Criteria:

1. Relative Cost – How does the cost compare to other similarly scored proposals?

2. Is the price and its component charges, fees, etc., adequately explained and documented?

3. Does the proposal include quality control and assurance programs?

4. Does the proposer have the sufficient financial resources to meet its obligations?

All awards are and shall be subject to the availability of funds for the professional services in the Temporary

and/or Final Budgets.

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