RFQ FOR LEGAL SERVICES

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From: Georgia Local Government(Other)
RFQ FOR LEGAL SERVICES

Basic Details

started - 08 Nov, 2019 (about 4 years ago)

Start Date

08 Nov, 2019 (about 4 years ago)
due - 04 Dec, 2019 (about 4 years ago)

Due Date

04 Dec, 2019 (about 4 years ago)
Bid Notification

Type

Bid Notification
RFQ FOR LEGAL SERVICES

Identifier

RFQ FOR LEGAL SERVICES
Lithonia

Customer / Agency

Lithonia
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City of Lithonia Request for Statement of Qualifications Professional Legal Services INTRODUCTION The City of Lithonia, located in DeKalb County, Georgia, is soliciting the interest of qualified professional law firms to provide a full range of municipal legal services serving as the City’s legal counsel on a part-time contractual basis. Responding firms must be licensed in the State of Georgia with verifiable experience in municipal governmental law. The City of Lithonia was incorporated in 1856 and operates with a strong Mayor/ Council form of government. There is also a City Administrator. SCOPE OF SERVICES The scope of services may require attendance at two City Council meetings per month and other City meetings as needed. The City’s counsel is expected to conduct research, provide recommendations and legal opinions as well as consult with staff or officials of the City, as requested by the Mayor. Preparation and review of contracts, ordinances, policies and other municipal
matters will also be required. Other services may include code enforcement and litigation wherein the City, or one of its officials, is a party; acquisition of real property interests; and other municipal legal services. It is anticipated that the period of contract will be for one year, with appointment of the City Attorney by the Mayor and City Council at the beginning of each year. The City retains the right to solicit other proposals for legal services every twelve months, or as needed for a specific project after the initial contract period or if legal service needs change substantially. The City reserves the right to request additional information which, in its opinion, is necessary to ensure the Respondent’s competence. The respondent must meet all the requirements and qualifications to be given consideration. SELECTION PROCESS Step I – Submittal Criteria: The Selection Committee will review all proposals and may invite the most qualified firms to an interview. In reviewing and evaluating the submitted proposals and interviews, the Selection Committee will use the following criteria: Understanding of municipal government issues and municipal law, availability, references, and billing rates of person serving as City’s contracted attorney. Familiarity with Open Meetings/Open Records, Georgia Land Use and Annexation procedures. Proposed fee structure – Propose a compensation package, inclusive of all service costs. The City is open to a variety of approaches, including hourly rates or a flat, monthly rate with add-ons. The City will select the finalists by considering the proposed compensation as a “best and final offer,” although the City reserves the right to negotiate terms as needed to improve elements of the proposal to best meet the needs of the City, including costs. Qualifications of the key staff that will be assigned to the City. (Indicate their assigned role, amount of time available, past relevant experience and resume, etc. Include a rate schedule for all assigned staff. Please address experience in municipal government legal services.) Names of references, including contact person and telephone numbers of organizations for which the firm has provided similar services. Proof of Certificate of Insurance for Malpractice Liability Number of copies: 9 Step II – Consultant Selection: Submittals will be narrowed to a short list that may be asked to participate in interviews. The City will review and evaluate each statement of qualifications on the basis of: Demonstrated understanding of municipal government issues and law Proposed fee structure Qualifications of assigned counsel & other staffing resources Availability of assigned counsel to attend meetings and otherwise serve Lithonia Results of references The City reserves the right to modify the selection criteria. Step III – Consultant Fee and Contract: Upon selection of the firm, the fee and contract will be negotiated with the Mayor and ratified by the City Council. TERMS AND CONDITIONS Not all proposers may be interviewed. The proposers shall be responsible for the accuracy of the information supplied. The City of Lithonia reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, to issue one or more agreement(s) for the intended scope of services, to waive minor irregularities, to issue additional RFQs, and to either substantially modify or abandon the selection process prior to any award of a contract. The City reserves the right to negotiate all elements which comprise the apparent successful proposal to ensure that the best possible consideration is afforded to all concerned. Nothing contained herein shall require the City of Lithonia to award a contract and the City of Lithonia reserves the right to determine its own selection criteria in the award of the final agreement. The contract resulting from acceptance of a proposal by the City shall be in a form supplied or approved by the City, and shall at a minimum reflect the specifications in the RFQ. The City reserves the right to reject any proposed agreement or contract that does not conform to the specifications contained in the RFQ, and which is not approved by the City Council. The City shall not be responsible for any costs incurred by the firm in preparing, submitting, or presenting its response to the RFQ. SCHEDULE OF PROPOSAL PROCESSES The City will make every effort to follow this timetable; however, we reserve the right to modify the proposal process and dates as necessary. Distribution of RFQ November 8, 2019 Deadline for Submittal of Qualifications December 4, 2019 by 4 PM Possible Finalist Interviews To be determined Firm Selected To be determined SUBMISSION DEADLINE Nine (9) copies of the response materials shall be submitted on or before 4:00 PM on December 4, 2019 to: LaThaydra Sands City Administrator lathaydra.sands@lithoniacity.org City of Lithonia 6920 Main Street Lithonia, GA 30058 770 482-8136 Questions concerning this request should be submitted in writing to LaThaydra Sands, City Administrator and received by 5:00 p.m. November 22, 2019 at the address above. E-mail questions will be accepted at lathaydra.sands@lithoniacity.org Late submissions, faxes, or telephone proposals will not be accepted. Proposals should be prepared simply, providing a straightforward, concise description of provider capabilities to satisfy the requirements of the request. Emphasis should be on completeness and clarity of content.

Georgia 30214Location

Address: Georgia 30214

Country : United StatesState : Georgia

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