CITY OF
LONG BRANCH
MONMOUTH COUNTY, NEW JERSEY
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CONTRACT
ZONING BOARD CONFLICT ATTORNEY SERVICES
MAYOR JOHN PALLONE
CHARLES F. SHIRLEY, BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR
CITY COUNCIL
ROSE WIDDIS
BILL DANGLER
GLENN RASSAS
DR. ANITA VOOGT
MARIO VIEIRA
PROPOSAL DUE DATE: DECEMBER 4, 2025 @11AM
City of Long Branch
Request for Qualifications
Notice is hereby given that the City of Long Branch will receive Qualifications on
Thursday, December 4, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. in City of Long Branch, City Hall, 344
Broadway Avenue, Long Branch, New Jersey for the following professional services:
• ZONING BOARD CONFLICT ATTORNEY
Qualifications are being solicited through a Fair and Open process in accordance with
N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5 et seq, and the Municipal Code of the City of Long Branch
Requests for Qualifications (RFQ) may be obtained at the City of Long Branch 344
Broadway Avenue, Long Branch, New Jersey 07740, Attn: David Spaulding, Purchasing
Agent, between the hours of 8:30 A.M. and 4:30 P.M. Monday through Friday or
www.longbranch.org the City of Long Branch’s website. Qualification submissions may
be mailed upon request by calling the Purchasing Agent’s office (732) 571-5656. All
questions regarding the RFQ must be made in writing and directed to the Purchasing
Agent. Questions may be faxed to (732) 222-1516. Submissions must be made in the
form required by the specifications one (1) original one (1) photocopy and (1) flash drive
copy must be delivered to reach the City Clerk prior to the time for the receipt of
Qualification(s). All information requested in the Request for Qualifications must be
provided or the submission may be disqualified. Submissions must be sealed and plainly
marked on the outside of the sealed envelope to the services for which the Qualification
is submitted.
**Any Addenda will be issued on the website. Therefore, all interested respondents
should check the website from now through bid opening. It is the sole responsibility
of the respondent to be knowledgeable of all addenda related to this procurement.
The City of Long Branch reserves the right to reject all submissions, to waive any
informality in the RFQ process, and to accept any submissions which, in their judgment,
are most advantageous, price and other factors considered, and will best serve the interest
of the City of Long Branch. Submitters are required to comply with the requirements of
N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq., N.J.A.C. 17:27, and the “Pay to Play” ordinance of the City of
Long Branch.
David Spaulding
Purchasing Agent
City of Long Branch
County of Monmouth
Proposals will be reviewed by a committee established by the Long Branch
Zoning Board, and a contract awarded based upon the following criteria:
• Experience and reputation of the firm in the field of legal representation to
a New Jersey municipal Zoning Board. (20) POINTS
• Qualifications of the individuals who will perform the required services,
and their respective participation. (10) POINTS
• Experience of the individuals as it relates to the expertise required to
perform the contract. (10) POINTS
• Ability of the firm to perform the services on a timely basis, including
staffing and familiarity with the subject matter. (10) POINTS
• Experience with or specific knowledge of Long Branch as it pertains to this
contract. (20) POINTS
• References (10) POINTS
• Cost consideration, including, but not limited to fee schedule to be
charged, fees paid by public entities of similar size and make-up for
comparable level of services, and, if applicable, cost that would be
incurred by the City to contract with a new firm (i.e. estimated cost for
current firm to review and close out all files, and new firm to review and
get up to speed on all open files). (20) POINTS
Request for Qualifications for Legal Services as Zoning Board Conflict
Attorney
The City of Long Branch, on behalf of the Long Branch Zoning Board, will receive
qualifications from attorneys to provide legal services as Zoning Board Conflict
Attorney for the calendar year 2026. Respondent will provide services as
Conflict attorney for the Board (in cases where the Board Attorney is
unable to represent the Board due to a conflict of interest) in accordance
with the terms thereof. Services may include, but are not limited to, attendance
at regular and special Zoning Board Meetings, review of applications before the
Board, preparation of resolutions for action by the Board, preparation of
professional service contracts, legal research and advice on particular projects
before the board or on other matters as requested and required by the Board,
and any other legal services deemed to be associated with the position as
Conflict Board Attorney.
Qualifications submission must include all the following:
1. Name, address, phone number and fax number of firm. (If multiple office
sites, list all, and indicate corporate office). Web Site and email address
of the firm, if any.
2. Biography or history of the firm.
3. List of principals and/or partners
4. List of attorneys that would be assigned to Long Branch Zoning Board
matters, including a summary of their education, qualifications, expertise
and experience as it relates to the services the Board requires. Indicate
the approximate percentage of work each would be assigned. The
principals or partners assigned to Long Branch must have a minimum of
10 years’ experience in New Jersey Municipal Land Use law.
5. List of References from at least two New Jersey municipal Zoning Boards
for which the firm has provided similar services, including name, address,
phone and contact information.
6. Prior experience, if any, the firm may provide services to the Long Branch
Zoning Board, and/or the City of Long Branch, and in what capacity.
7. List of municipalities/boards currently under contract with the firm.
8. Provide a fee schedule by title for all firm members and employees.
Indicate which fees would apply for attorneys and employees assigned to
Long Branch matters.
9. Provide a schedule of all other fees routinely charged by the firm for
during the course of providing services to the Board
10.Copy of current Certificate of Insurance for Professional Liability Coverage.
Submission of Proposal
One original, one (1) photocopy and (1) flash drive Copy of the submission
package must be submitted to the City for consideration by the Planning Board.
In addition to the above required information, legal firms must provide all
documents indicated on the Submission Package Check List. Failure to provide
all required documents may result in the proposal not being considered.
Proposals must be forwarded to the City Clerk in sealed and labeled envelopes
as indicated on Page 1 of this document.
Additional Pay to Play Requirements
Contractors are advised of the responsibility to file an annual disclosure statement on
political contributions with the New Jersey Election Enforcement Commission, pursuant
to N.J.S.A. 19:44-20.13 (P.L. 2005, c, 271, s.3), if the contractor receives contracts in
excess of $50,000 from public Entities in a calendar year. It is the contractor’s
responsibility to determine if filing is necessary. Additional information on this
requirement is available from ELEC at 888-313-3532 or at www.elec.state.nj.us .
This page summarizes the opportunity, including an overview and a preview of the attached documents.
