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RFQ Real Estate Tax Appeal ATTY services
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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, the Township of Weehawken is seeking to enter into a contract ("the Contract") with an ATTORNEY EXPERIENCED IN COMPLEX, COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE LITIGATION ("the Service Provider") pursuant to the "fair and open process" as defined by the New Jersey "PayLaw, N.J.S.A. 19:44A.4, et seq., for an initial term not to exceed one (1) year, but which may be extended by this governing body for the maximum terms as allowed by law.
400 Park AvenueWeehawken, New Jersey 07086 REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS / PROPOSALS TO SERVE AS SPECIAL COUNSEL TO THE TOWNSHIP OF WEEHAWKEN COUNTY OF HUDSON, STATE OF NEW JERSEY REAL ESTATE TAX APPEAL - SPECIAL LITIGATION PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, the Township of Weehawken will reserve the right to terminate the Contract with the Service Provider at any time, without cause, on thirty (30) days written notice. Responses to this Request for Qualifications / Proposals shall be received by the Weehawken Township Clerk, or her designee, on Monday February 8, 2010, at 10:00 a.m., prevailing time, at 400 Park Avenue, Weehawken, New Jersey 07086, at which time said responses will be publicly opened and announced. Responses must be enclosed in a sealed envelope. The Service Provider must indicate the following on the outside of the envelope: (1) the name and address of the Service Provider; and (2) “Request For Qualifications / Proposals - ATTORNEY - REAL ESTATE TAX APPEAL SPECIAL LITIGATION”. Responses may be delivered by hand, overnight courier or mail. The envelope containing the response must be received by the Township Clerk by the date and time set forth above. No late responses will be accepted. The proposer is solely responsible to ensure timely and proper delivery of the response. The position will require the Service Provider to devote such time and effort as may be reasonably necessary to service the needs of the Township in connection with pending and anticipated future litigation filed against the Township of Weehawken on behalf of Hartz Mountain Industries, Inc. and/or its affiliates [Hartz], and other property owners or taxpayers, with respect to various parcels of property located in the development commonly known as Lincoln Harbor, appealing certain real estate tax assessments levied by the Township for several years, and which is expected to continue into future years (“the Litigation”), and for such other cases and/or other real estate tax matters as the Township may determine to assign to, and which such counsel may accept, from time to time. Further details of the Litigation may be obtained prior to the submission of proposals upon request from the office of the Township Manager. The Service Provider should detail its ability to accomplish the functions for which it seeks to be engaged. The Service Provider will supply his/her own work facilities, supplies and other items as shall be reasonably necessary to perform the obligations of the position. The Service Provider shall be an independent contractor and not an employee of the Township. Responses must include: 1. Name of Service Provider; 2. Address or principal place of business of Service Provider offices and corresponding telephone and fax numbers and email address; 3. Areas of expertise; 4. Detailed biography or resume of the Service provider and, where applicable, of all principals of the Service Provider's firm and the background of the firm, as well as their education, experience, qualifications, number of years of service and experience with issues similar to those involved in the Litigation. 5. List of other clients and any other affiliations of the Service Provider, as well as a list of those the Service Provider will be representing while representing the Township; 6. At least two (2) references, which must have knowledge of your experience related to work providing legal advice and other services for real estate tax appeal matters similar to those involved in the Litigation; 7. Service Provider's ability to provide services in a timely fashion; 8. Compensation proposal, including, where applicable, the rates and time estimates, all expenses, and where appropriate, total cost or "not to exceed" amount; and 9.Any other information, which the Service Provider deems helpful or relevant. The selection criteria to be evaluated in awarding the Contract shall consist of the following: 1.Experience and reputation in the field; 1. 2.Qualifications of the individual(s) who will perform the tasks and the amounts of their respective participation; 3.Knowledge of Weehawken Township, and of matters concerning Weehawken Township, and of the subject matter to be addressed under the Contract. 4.Availability to attend any required meetings, conferences, hearings and the like, and to attend to any and all other matters as may be requested by Weehawken Township from time to time. 5.Availability of personnel and other resources to provide such services in a timely fashion, including staffing and familiarity with the subject matter. 6.Compensation proposal. 7.Other factors if demonstrated to be in the best interests of Weehawken Township. The Contract will be awarded based on the most advantageous responses, price and other factors considered. The Township reserves the right to reject all proposals if deemed by the Township, in its sole discretion, to be in the best interests of the Township. By order of James V. Marchetti, Jr., Weehawken Township Manager. C:\Documents and Settings\richard venino\My Documents\WKN\PAY 2 PLAY\RFQ Real Estate Tax Appeal ATTY services.wpd |
Story date: 01/19/10
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