SPECIAL COUNSEL SERVICES - CANNABIS

*PLEASE NOTE** In person drop-off hours are Monday- Friday between the hours of 10:00AM - 4:00PM. All submissions must be handed directly to the Purchasing Agent or an employee of the Municipality along with delivery confirmation. We are NOT RESPONSIBLE for deliveries. BOROUGH OF ROSELLE ____________________________ REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR SPECIAL COUNSEL SERVICES - CANNABIS Borough of Roselle Contract Term March 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024 SUBMISSION DEADLINE 10:00 am MARCH 12, 2024 ADDRESS ALL PROPOSALS TO: DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION PURCHASING DIVISION BOROUGH HALL ANNEX, 108 WEST THIRD AVE ROSELLE, NEW JERSEY 07203 ATTN: ERIC M. WALKER II, PURCHASING AGENT GENERAL INFORMATION & SUMMARY ORGANIZATION REQUESTING QUALIFICATION BOROUGH OF ROSELLE 108 WEST THIRD AVE ROSELLE, NJ 07203 CONTACT ERIC M. WALKER II PURCHASING AGENT PURCHASING DIVISION (908) 259-3001 (P) (862)233-0287 (C) PURPOSE OF REQUEST The Borough of Roselle is requesting qualifications from qualified

individuals and firms (hereinafter also referred to as the “contractor(s)”, “consultant(s)” or “proposer(s)”) to provide SPECIAL COUNSEL SERVICES – CANNABIS to the Borough. Qualifications will be evaluated in accordance with the criteria set forth in the RFQ. One or more individuals/firms may be selected to provide services. PERIOD OF CONTRACT March 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024. CONTRACT FORM The successful proposer shall be required to execute the Borough’s form of contract, which shall include indemnification, insurance, termination and licensing provisions. It is also agreed and understood that the acceptance of the final payment by Contractor shall be considered a release in full of all claims against the Borough arising out of, or by reason of, the work performed and materials furnished under this Contract. DETAILED REQUIREMENTS OF THE REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR SPECIAL COUNSEL SERVICES - CANNABIS 1. BOROUGH OF ROSELLE FACTS AND FIGURES – The Borough of Roselle is a municipal governmental entity. The Borough was incorporated in 1894. The Borough is governed by the Borough Council which is made up of six members, and the Mayor. The mayor and council representative-at-large are elected by the entire borough. The remaining five council members are elected from five wards, one from each ward in which the member resides. The Borough’s population is approximately 21,415 and it consists of approximately 2.2 square miles of area. The Borough employs approximately 230 people in about 16 departments and agencies. It owns various buildings, and parks and recreation facilities throughout the Borough. The Borough government provides significant and diverse services to its residents and community members and neighbors. 2. NATURE/ SCOPE OF SERVICES – The Borough of Rosel