Special Legal Counsel - SARA

Notice is hereby given that the South Amboy Redevelopment Agency ("SARA" or the "Agency") will be seeking qualifications for the provision of professional services. The qualifications are being sought as part of a fair and open process being undertaken by the Agency pursuant to N.J.S.A 19:44-20.4 et seq. Pursuant to the Agency's policy this Public Notice shall be advertised on the City of South Amboy's internet website within ten (10) days of receipt of responses from interested parties.
Responses to provide the services will be received by the South Amboy Redevelopment Agency, Kristal Manion, QPA, 140 N. Broadway, South Amboy,  New Jersey until 1:00 p.m. prevailing time on Thursday May 28, 2026, at which time the responses will be publicly opened and the name of the responder shall be read aloud.

SPECIAL LEGAL COUNSEL The Agency is seeking legal services as Special Counsel to the Agency in connection with its redevelopment activities, effective July 1, 2026 and continuing through June 30, 2027. The special counsel with coordinate its efforts with and report to the Agency’s General Counsel. The duties will include Bond Counsel in connection with the Agency’s bonding activities, litigation and such other activities as directed by the General Counsel. The minimum threshold criteria that will be utilized for the evaluation for the responses shall be as follows:
a) Licensed to practice law in the State of New Jersey for a minimum of ten (10 years;

b) Evidence of professional liability insurance;

c) Personal, direct representation of governmental entities in the field of redevelopment, with a particular emphasis on Redevelopment authorities, for a minimum of ten (10) years;

d) Demonstrated experience in the handling of municipal entity bonding, including redevelopment area bonds;

e) Demonstrated handling of litigation on behalf of municipal entities, particularly redevelopment entities;

f) Knowledge of the City of South Amboy, the Agency and its redevelopment projects;

g) Ability to accommodate any required meetings of the Agency;

h) Compensation proposal;

i) Any other factors demonstrated to be in the best interest of the Agency.
In addition to the criteria set forth above, all responses must include the following:

a) Full name and business address.

b) List of licensed professionals employed.

c) Confirmation of authority to do business in the State of New Jersey

d) List of public entities served by business entity including dates of service.
Please contact Kelly Wolff for required submission forms at wolffk@southamboynj.gov or at 732.525.5929.
Responses shall be reviewed by the Agency according to the above criteria. SARA will award the contract pursuant to this fair and open process by Resolution at a public meeting.
The Agency reserves the right to reject any and all submissions.
Individuals and/or firms are to submit one (1) original and one (1) USB of their submission in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the words “SARA RFQ-Special Counsel” to: Kristal Manion, QPA, The South Amboy Redevelopment Agency, 140 N. Broadway, South Amboy, New Jersey, 08879.

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