The Housing Authority of the Township of Edison, New Jersey, hereinafter referred to as the “Authority”, will accept proposals for “Labor Counsel Legal Services” for two (2) years commencing, December 1, 2021 to November 30, 2023. It is the Authority’s desire to retain and employ a duly qualified attorney to act as Labor Counsel for the Authority in all legal matters which may arise in employment and labor matters in connection with its various housing programs. All legal services must be provided in accordance with existing rules, orders, directives and regulations promulgated by the United States Department of Housing & Urban Development, the laws of the State of New Jersey, provided that such compliance is in the best interest of the Authority and are required by law.
The Authority currently employs a staff of 9 people of which 3 are represented by a union.
The scope of the Labor Counsel being requested will relate to union, and all personnel of the Housing Authority. All services required of the Attorney are found on the Edison Housing Authority website: www.edisonha.org under “Procurement” as Agreement for Legal Services for Labor Counsel.
Sealed proposals must be submitted by 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at the Authority offices located at 14 Rev. Samuel Carpenter Blvd. Edison, NJ 08820. The Authority is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or handicap status in the employment or procurement of services. Offerors are required to comply with NJAC 17:27. The Authority reserves the right to reject any and all proposals.
The proposal is being solicited through a fair and open process in accordance with NJSA 19:44A-20.4.
