Notice is hereby given that the Borough of South Plainfield (the “Borough”) will be seeking qualifications for the provisions of legal services related to Municipal Tax Appeals. The qualifications are being sought as part as part of a fair and open process being undertaken by the Borough pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44-20.4 et seq.
Responses to provide the service will be
received by the Borough at the Municipal Clerk’s office, South Plainfield Municipal
Building, 2480 Plainfield Avenue, South Plainfield, New Jersey until 10:00 a.m. prevailing
time on Thursday,
Qualifications will be accepted for the following:
SPECIAL
TAX APPEALS ATTORNEY FOR THE BOROUGH OF
The minimum threshold criteria that will be utilized in the evaluation of responses shall be as follows:
a. Licensed
to provide legal services in the State of
b. Evidence of professional liability insurance;
c. Experience in Tax Assessments and representation of government entities in matters of Real Estate Tax Appeals in the New Jersey State Tax Court and/or the Middlesex County Tax Court;
d. Knowledge of the Borough and its operations.
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
d) List of public entities served by business entity including dates of service.
e) Agreement of Compliance with Affirmative Action Mandatory Language
f) Agreement of Compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
g) Certification of Contractor Non-Conflict of Interest
Responses shall be reviewed by the
Borough’s
Individuals and/or firms are to submit two (2)
copies of their responses to: Joann Graf, South Plainfield Municipal Clerk,