Pool of Providers of Legal Counsel 2026

3.1 General Counsel for Library Commission

The SCLC requires the services of an attorney to provide advice concerning various legal matters such as contract development and execution, and policies and procedures development for the Commission and the SCLS Administration during calendar year 2026.

The following are the minimum threshold requirements that will be utilized for solicitation of persons and/or firms to be considered for the above and must be documented in the proposal:

1. Admission to the New Jersey Bar for a minimum of ten (10) years.

2. Has a multidisciplinary law practice in the area of civil matters for a minimum of ten (10) years.

3. Has experience in appearing before the Office of Administrative Law and the State Superior Court.

4. Has demonstrable experience in the representation of public bodies, including but not limited to, Counties, Municipalities, the State of New Jersey or boards or commissions of public libraries.

3.2 Labor Counsel for Library Commission

The SCLC requires the services of a labor attorney to undertake negotiations with the collective bargaining unit within the SCLC and to provide advice concerning various labor matters and personnel issues to the SCLC and the Somerset County Library Administration for calendar year 2026.

The following minimum requirements must be documented in the proposal of persons and/or firms being considered for the above:

1. Has been admitted to the New Jersey Bar for a minimum of ten (10) years.

2. Has a concentrated law practice in the field of State and Federal Labor Law for a minimum of ten (10) years.

1. Can demonstrate experience representing Governmental entities in all labor-related matters, including negotiations, for at least ten (10) years.

2. Has a minimum of ten (10) years experience in appearing before the Public Employment Relations Commission and the Office of Administrative Law and Superior Court in labor matters