Public Notice:
Request for Proposal: Legal Services The Housing Authority of the City of Elizabeth, 688 Maple Avenue, Elizabeth, New Jersey is seeking proposals for LEGAL SERVICES in connection with the operation and management of said Authority. Services will include, but not be limited to, attendance at Housing Authority of the City of Elizabeth meetings; land acquisition; advising officers and employees; representing the Authority in court on routine matters and evictions; negotiating labor and employment contracts with labor unions representing Housing Authority of the Elizabeth employee; Hope VI Program policies, development and agreements; reviewing and handing all contracts and matters arising under same. The Authority is responsible for all management and rental aspects for 1305 Family and senior housing units and approximately 1,200 section 8 certificates. YOUR PROPOSAL MUST INCLUDE: 1.Demonstrate experience working with public agencies, public sector negotiations and labor union negotiations. 2.Demonstrate experience in Real Estate/Tenancy, with a successful record in eviction for non-payment of rent and/or drug-related convictions. 3.Demonstrate experience in Contract Law. 4.Litigation experience in the field of public sector and employment law. 5.Understanding of Federal, State, and Municipal Statutes, Regulations, Ordinances, etc. 6.Names, education and professional experience or each attorney associated with proponent and identification of who would provide each service. 7.Price Quote for Annual (12 month) fee. To request a copy of the RFP please email Mr. Michael Medeiros, QPA at mm@hacenj.com or contact at (908) 965-2400 Ext. 116. The RFP can be picked up at the administration building, 688 Maple Ave Elizabeth NJ 07202, or emailed to you upon request. Sealed packages will be received at the Housing Authority of the City of Elizabeth, to the attention of Michael Medeiros, 688 Maple Avenue, Elizabeth, New Jersey 07202 no later than 12:00 p.m. prevailing time on Wednesday, November 13, 2013. All Proposals must be in a sealed envelope marked: REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR: LEGAL SERVICES FOR THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF ELIZABETH Any questions pertaining to this matter must be directed to Barbara J. Johnson of Director of Administration/Finance at (908) 965-2400, Ext. 113. For: William D. Jones Executive Director 10/23,28/2013 $234.32