REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR JOINT LAND USE BOARD ATTORNEY

Agency:	Mount Holly township
State:	New Jersey
Type of Government:	State & Local
NAICS Category:	541110 - Offices of Lawyers 541611 - Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
Posted Date:	Jan 28, 2026
Due Date:	Feb 3, 2026
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MOUNT HOLLY TOWNSHIP

BURLINGTON COUNTY

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS/

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR JOINT LAND USE BOARD ATTORNEY

PLEASE BE ADVISED that the Township of Mount Holly is accepting proposals for the

following position for 2026: Joint Land Use Board Attorney

To obtain a copy of the RFQ/RFP, contact Township Clerk, Sherry Marnell, 23 Washington

Street, Mount Holly, New Jersey 08060, telephone number (609) 845-1101 or visit our website at

www.twp.mountholly.nj.us.

All proposals submitted to the Township must be submitted pursuant to the said RFQ/RFP.

Contractors are required to comply with the requirements of P.L. 1975, c. 127 (N.J.A.C. 17:27)

and N.J.S.A. 10:5-31.

Contractors are required to comply with the requirements of P.L. 1999, c. 238, where applicable.

To be considered, a proposal for the above position must be received on or before February 3,

2026 AT 10:00 A.M. Please submit one (1) original, one (1) unbound copy and one (1)

electronic copy on a CD or USB drive in a sealed envelope marked “Submission of

Qualifications/Proposal for Joint Land Use Board Attorney” clearly marked on the outside. Hand

delivered packages will be accepted during the hours of 9AM to 3PM Monday through Thursday.

A drop box is also located in front of the building where bids may be deposited.

Sherry Marnell

Township Clerk

Mount Holly Township

Township of Mount Holly

23 Washington Street

Mount Holly, New Jersey 08060

THIS PROPOSAL IS BEING SOLICITED THROUGH A FAIR AND OPEN PROCESS IN

ACCORDANCE WITH N.J.S.A. 19:44-20.5 et seq.

REQUESTS FOR QUALIFICATIONS/PROPOSALS

Purpose and Scope of Work:

The following process is designed to find a qualified service provider in a fair and open manner

for the provision of professional or other service contracts based on qualifications, merit and cost

effectiveness. The general requirements set forth below must be met in order for any proposer to

be considered to provide such services, exempt from public bidding pursuant to N.J.S.A 40A:

11-5 and within the scope of N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5 et seq., to the Township.

Response to the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) shall be used to determine what proposers

meet or exceed the minimum qualifications for the position and offer the municipality quality

professional or other exempt services best meeting the needs of the Township.

Response to the Request for Proposal (RFP) shall be used to determine whether the costs or fees

proposed to provide the services are fair and reasonable, both in terms of the Township’s

budgetary interest, the general market rate for the requested services, and the level of experience,

breadth of services, and expertise of the proposer.

Appointment shall be for the calendar year 2026.

Submissions:

Submission shall address how the proposer meets the qualifications for the position and shall

outline fees proposed, fee schedule (including attendance at regular monthly or special

meetings), or other basis for compensation sought. Please, where applicable, indicate hourly

rates, monthly or other retainers, per project fees, or such other manner of compensation proposer

deems appropriate to the services to be provided.

1. Submissions must be sent by mail or delivery service to the Township Clerk,

Sherry Marnell; Please submit (1) original, one (1) unbound copy and one (1)

electronic copy on a CD or USB drive in a sealed envelope marked “Submission

of Qualifications/Proposal for Joint Land Use Board Attorney” clearly marked on

the outside. Submissions may NOT be sent by fax, or transmitted over the

telephone.

2. Submissions must be received no later than February 3, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

Late submissions will not be accepted or considered. The Township assumes no

responsibility for submissions misdirected in delivery or delayed in transmission.

3. The Township reserves the right to conduct an interview or interviews with the

proposer to discuss the scope of the project as outlined in its proposal.

4. If awarded a contract, your company/firm shall be required to comply with the

requirements of (N.J.S.A. 10:5-31) et seq. and (N.J.A.C. 17:27) Affirmative

Action, (N.J.A.C. 52:25-24.2) Statement of Ownership, (N.J.S.A. 52:32-44) New

Jersey Business Registration and Disclosure of Investments with Iran (Public Law

2012, c. 25) and (N.J.S.A. 52:32-60.1) Entities Engaged in Prohibited Activities

in Russia and Belarus.

5. Proof of insurance for professional liability/malpractice coverage with limits as to

liability acceptable to the Township will be required prior to the award of any

contract.

6. All awards are subject to availability of funds. Acceptance of a contract will be

by Resolution acted on by the Township Council at a Township Council meeting.

7. The Township will not guarantee any minimum level of activity or business.

By submitting a proposal, the proposer agrees and understands that the Township reserves the

right and may exercise at its sole discretion the following rights and options with respect to this

RFQ/RFP:

 To accept or reject any or all proposals;

 To amend this RFQ/RFP;

 To issue additional solicitations for proposals;

 To waive any irregularities in proposals should it be in the best interest of the Township;

 To enter into an agreement for only portions (or not enter into an agreement for any) of

the services contemplated by the proposals;

 To select the proposal that best satisfies the interests of the Township and not necessarily

on the basis of price or any other single factor.

Evaluation:

The following criteria, not necessarily listed in the order of importance, will be used to review

the proposals. The Township reserves the right to weigh its evaluation criteria in any manner it

deems appropriate for the best interest of the Township:

 Experience and reputation in the field

 Qualification of the individual(s) who will perform the service or activity

 Knowledge of the Township and the subject matter to be addressed by the contract

 Availability to accommodate any required meetings

 Compensation proposal

 Other factors, if demonstrated to be in the best interest of the Township

REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY:

The requirements listed below are the minimum levels expected from the professional indicated.

If Proposer is a firm, it shall designate one professional within the firm to represent the Township

and provide the qualifications of that individual in addition to the firm’s credentials.

Joint Land Use Board Attorney

The Board Attorney must be licensed to practice law in the State of New Jersey and appear

before all state and federal courts and administrative offices of the State of New Jersey for a

period of not less than ten (10) years. The Attorney must have a minimum of seven (7) years

experiences as a joint land use board attorney, planning board attorney, or zoning board attorney,

or shall have appeared on behalf of applicants before such boards regularly for at least seven (7)

years, with experience in all aspects of planning, zoning, and municipal land use law. Extensive

work and knowledge of the MLUL, experience in devising Master Plans, and some COAH

experience is required. Proposer must have a bona fide office in the State of New Jersey.

Please explain how you or your firm meets the minimum requirements.

(Attach additional sheets, if necessary.)

______________________________________________________________________________

Completed Form Received by Township on: _____________________

______ Meets Minimum Qualifications _______ Does Not Meet Minimum Qualifications

PROPOSAL

The undersigned individual, firm, or corporation, hereby proposes to serve as LUPB Board

Attorney based upon the following compensation:

[Please outline your fees proposed, fee schedule (including attendance at regular monthly or

special meetings), or other basis for compensation that you seek. Please, where applicable,

indicate hourly rates, monthly or other retainers, per project fees, or such other manner of

compensation you deem appropriate to the services to be provided.]

This page summarizes the opportunity, including an overview and a preview of the attached documents.

BID/RFP	DUE DATE
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR JOINT LAND USE BOARD ATTORNEY	February 3, 2026 at 10AM

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR JOINT LAND USE BOARD ATTORNEY

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