PUBLIC NOTICE   In accordance with the Middlesex County Uniform Claims Procedure, and as defined in NJSA 40A:11–2 (6), the County of Middlesex, a municipal corporation of the State of New Jersey, has instituted a policy to enter into agreements for professional services on the basis of demonstrated competence and qualification for the type of professional service required by the County, at low and reasonable fees. To this end, MIDDLESEX COUNTY will require the following additional professional service in 2025:   FOR THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY COUNSEL – Professional Legal Services as Special Counsel-ERISA Compliance   The County is seeking professional legal services from qualified law firms with experience related to the establishment of a new defined benefit retirement plan for select County employees. The following are the minimum threshold qualification requirements that shall be utilized for the solicitation of persons and/or firms to be considered for the above.   1. Admission to the New Jersey Bar for a minimum of ten (10) years. 2. Demonstrate experience in retirement plans, ERISA (where applicable) and related pension law. 3. Provide a Certificate of Good Standing with the New Jersey Bar/Federal District Court of New Jersey. 4. Identify any and all disciplinary matters pertaining to counsel and/or the law firm, including those in a different state. 5. Maintain a general practice of Law in the State of New Jersey. 6. Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in Civil Litigation in United States District Court of New Jersey and Superior Court of New Jersey. 7. Identify any co-counsel and provide their resume(s). 8. Identify any non-profit, public interest groups, or other organizations the firm/counsel will be working with in furtherance of the litigation. 9. Completion of Conflict of Interest Certification contained herein.   SUBMITTAL OF QUALIFICATIONS Individuals and/or firms are to electronically submit their qualifications to: mcqualifications@co.middlesex.nj.us no later than 1:00 PM on October 31, 2025 Individuals and/or firms that meet the threshold qualifications may be requested to submit cost proposals in 2025.   Only one (1) file shall be accepted for each Professional Service listed above. If you are submitting qualifications for more than one service, please indicate all services in the ONE submittal.   Submittals are limited to TEN (10) pages.   If awarded a contract, the firm shall be required to comply with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27.   Alexandra Lopez, QPA, RPPS Purchasing Agent ($245.70)