New Jersey General Legal Counsel

expired opportunity(Expired)
From: Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission(State)

Basic Details

started - 06 Jan, 2022 (about 2 years ago)

Start Date

06 Jan, 2022 (about 2 years ago)
due - 04 Feb, 2022 (about 2 years ago)

Due Date

04 Feb, 2022 (about 2 years ago)
Bid Notification

Type

Bid Notification

Identifier

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Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission

Customer / Agency

Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission
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DELAWARE RIVER JOINT TOLL BRIDGE COMMISSION REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NEW JERSEY-LEGAL SERVICES (General Counsel) January 7, 2022 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS: LEGAL SERVICES – GENERAL COUNSEL January 7, 2022 The Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission - The Commission is a bi-state agency created under a 1934 agreement between the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the State of New Jersey, and ratified in 1935 by the U.S. Congress in accordance with the Compact Clause to the U.S. Constitution. The Commission’s authority has been reaffirmed in court decisions and subsequent Compact supplements. The Bridge System - The Commission owns and operates 20 bridges crossing the low-saline and non-saline portions of the Delaware River between Pennsylvania and New Jersey. The southernmost crossing is the Trenton-Morrisville (Route 1) Toll Bridge and the northernmost is the Milford-Montague (Route 206) Toll Bridge. Eight of the crossings are toll bridges. Twelve are non-toll (“toll-supported”) bridges,
including two pedestrian-only spans. In addition to the bridges crossing the Delaware, the Commission owns and maintains 34 approach bridges (overpasses and underpasses) within its jurisdiction. The bi-state agency currently functions in accordance with the Compact last updated by its two jurisdictional states in 1985 and affirmed by the U.S. Congress in 1987. The agency employs approximately 400 full-time employees, the majority being toll collectors, maintenance workers, and bridge safety/security monitors. The Commission fulfills its regional transportation mission without state or federal subsidies; funding for the operation, maintenance and improvement of the Commission’s bridges and related facilities is derived solely from revenues collected at the agency’s eight toll bridges. Additional information regarding the Commission is available on the Commission’s web site at: www.drjtbc.org The Commission wishes to engage the services of general counsel to provide advice to the Commission on a required basis for a variety of topics. We are pleased to invite you to submit your qualifications for appointment as NJ Legal Services- General Counsel in response to this Request for Proposals for General Counsel (“RFP”). Scope of Services to be Provided During the Contract Term, as Required A. To review agendas and material submitted for consideration at meetings of the Commissioners. B. To attend all regular and special meetings of the Commission including all Committee Meetings and Executive Sessions prior to regular monthly meetings. C. To participate in office conferences, whether in counsel's office or offices of the Commission, or virtually, with members of the Commission or its staff to render legal advice or review material on which legal advice is sought in connection with retainer service tasks. 1 http://www.drjtbc.org/ D. Upon request, to examine and submit opinion letters on all contracts and agreements being considered by the Commission. E. To take preliminary action in connection with the acquisition of real estate. F. To render advice when requested in connection with retainer service tasks. G. To forebear from undertaking the representation of any client who might be reasonably expected to have a position adverse to the Commission. H. To keep informed of changes in law that might affect the Commission. RESPONSE TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS In responding to this Request for Proposals, please address the following areas: 1. Provide the names, contact information (addresses, telephone(s) and e-mail addresses), relevant experience and proposed roles of those individuals who will be directly responsible for serving the Commission on a day-to-day basis. 2. Please give a brief history of your firm, specifically discussing your firm’s commitment to governmental public bodies. 3. Please provide contact information from (3) three current and/or past clients. 4. Describe your firm’s knowledge and experience with Governmental bodies. 5. Discuss your firm’s experience and presence within the State of New Jersey and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, including all formal and advisory relationships as well as offices and employees in either State. 6. The Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission (DRJTBC) promotes and encourages Minority-, Women-, Small-, Disadvantaged-, Disabled-, and Veteran-owned businesses (referred to as "Identified Business Enterprises" or "IBE(s)") to participate in business opportunities with the DRJTBC. Please indicate whether your firm is qualified as an IBE in the State of New Jersey and/or Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as referenced above. Describe your firm’s policy relative to the prohibition of discriminatory work practices. 7. Describe any potential conflicts that might arise if your firm is selected to serve as legal counsel to the Commission. 8. Describe any litigation, threatened or pending, against your firm which might materially affect your ability to serve the Commission. 9. Describe any regulatory action or notice taken by any oversight body against your firm or local office. 10. Please describe any unique opportunities which your firm feels are appropriate for consideration by the Commission. 2 Fee Proposal For and in consideration of the professional services to be performed under the terms of this proposal, the Commission shall compensate the Consultant in the amount of $45,000.00 per annum to be paid in Twelve (12) monthly installments of $3,750.00 each. The invoice transmitted by Counsel must include a time report covering the activities of the Consultant for the month. Invoices must be received in the Commission's office no later than the 15th of the month following the invoice period. The proposed fee will include payment for all direct and indirect professional, technical and clerical salaries, overhead and profit, and all out-of-pocket expenses including but not limited to mileage, printing, photocopying, materials, etc. Out-of-Retainer tasks not described in the scope of work set forth in this proposal shall be compensated at an hourly rate of two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) per hour. Out-of-Retainer tasks shall be defined as follows: 1. Representing and defending Commission in any suit or proceeding, as directed by the Executive Director. 2. Special Projects as directed by the Executive Director. All "Out-of-Retainer tasks" must be approved by the Executive Director, via Task Number, prior to start of the additional services. Counsel shall be compensated at an hourly rate of $250 per hour for Out-of-Retainer tasks. Counsel shall also be paid out of pocket expenses subject to approval by the Executive Director including travel expenses mileage, tolls, parking, meals, and hotel- where appropriate. Statement of Qualifications and Fee Proposal Submission An original, five (5) copies, and thumb drive containing an electronic copy of your statement of qualifications and acceptance of the aforementioned fee proposal must be received at the offices of the Commission no later than 2:00 p.m. EST on February 4, 2022. RFP Response: New Jersey Legal Services – General Counsel c/o Arnold Conoline Chief Administrative Officer Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission 1199 Woodside Road Yardley, PA 19067 Inquiries concerning this RFP are to be directed, via email to Arnold Conoline at aconoline@drjtbc.org. To be given consideration, all inquiries must be received by COB January 28, 2022. Responses to the inquiries if any will be posted on the Commission’s web site as an addendum by February 2, 2022. All questions and responses will be posted on the 3

Woodside Road Yardley, PA 19067Location

Address: Woodside Road Yardley, PA 19067

Country : United StatesState : Pennsylvania

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