RFP 27-001 Legal Services

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  "title": "RFP 27-001 Legal Services",
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  "summary": "<p style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0in 13.5pt; font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\">The Bridgeton Board of Education (BOE) is seeking proposals from qualified respondents to provide legal services for the 2026-2027 school year.&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></p><p style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0in 13.5pt; font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\">&nbsp;</span></p><p style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0in 13.5pt; font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\">The Attorney chosen as a result of this RFP shall advise the BOE and Administration on all legal matters relating to the district including but not limited to matters relating to negotiating and drafting contracts, procurement law, employment law, mediation and arbitration. The chosen Attorney shall also advise on other matters as needed and shall be available for legal consultation on an as needed basis.&nbsp;</span></p><p style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0in 13.5pt; font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\">&nbsp;</span></p><p style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0in 13.5pt; font-size: 11pt;\"><strong>B.&nbsp; <u>SCOPE OF SERVICE</u></strong>&nbsp;</p><p style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0in 13.5pt; font-size: 11pt;\">The services provided by the attorney shall include, but shall not be limited to the following:&nbsp;</p><ul style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0px;\"><li style=\"text-align: justify; margin: 0in 0in 0in 48px; font-size: 11pt;\">The Attorney shall provide legal counsel and advice to the BOE and Administration&nbsp;</li><li style=\"text-align: justify; margin: 0in 0in 0in 48px; font-size: 11pt;\">Timely advice and counsel on emergent matters. Counsel shall respond verbally, followed in writing, within twenty-four hours when an inquiry is made by the BOE or the Administration.&nbsp;</li><li style=\"text-align: justify; margin: 0in 0in 0in 48px; font-size: 11pt;\">Written legal opinions shall be provided upon request.&nbsp;</li></ul><ul style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0px;\"><li style=\"text-align: justify; margin: 0in 0in 0in 48px; font-size: 11pt;\">At the direction of the BOE, initiate and/or defend lawsuits as necessary.&nbsp;</li><li style=\"text-align: justify; margin: 0in 0in 0in 48px; font-size: 11pt;\">Prepare all necessary legal documents.&nbsp;</li><li style=\"text-align: justify; margin: 0in 0in 0in 48px; font-size: 11pt;\">Attend all BOE meetings (regular and special action) and attend committee meetings at the request of the BOE or Administration.&nbsp;</li><li style=\"text-align: justify; margin: 0in 0in 0in 48px; font-size: 11pt;\">Represent the school district in all judicial and/or administrative proceedings within the specific service area in which the district or any of its BOE members, administrators, or agents may be a party or have an interest.&nbsp;</li><li style=\"text-align: justify; margin: 0in 0in 0in 48px; font-size: 11pt;\">Provide written, timely notification to the BOE of changes in school law or state regulations, including court and administrative decisions that may affect the operation of the school district.&nbsp;</li></ul><ul style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0px;\"><li style=\"text-align: justify; margin: 0in 0in 0in 48px; font-size: 11pt;\">Upon request, conduct in-service programs on specified legal issues for appropriate staff members.&nbsp;</li><li style=\"text-align: justify; margin: 0in 0in 0in 48px; font-size: 11pt;\">The chosen Attorney at their expense shall attend school board trainings, school law conferences and workshops to stay abreast of statue revisions and updates that affect school law.&nbsp;</li></ul>",
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  "created_at": "2026-02-17T13:44:52.963Z",
  "department": {
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    "name": "Business"
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    "code": "bridgetonk12nj",
    "organization": {
      "city": "Bridgeton",
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      "name": "Bridgeton Public Schools",
      "phone": "(856)455-8030",
      "state": "NJ",
      "website": "https://www.bridgeton.k12.nj.us/departments/business",
      "zipCode": "08302",
      "address1": "41 Bank Street",
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      "timezone": "America/New_York",
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  "financialId": "RFP 27-001",
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  "proposalDeadline": "2026-03-10T14:00:00.000Z",
  "releaseProjectDate": "2026-02-17T05:00:00.000Z"
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