Legal Drafting Government Bids & RFPs

The city is open to either an hourly rate or a flatfee retainer arrangement, or a combination of the two, and invites proposers to propose the structure they believe best serves the city. The city is open to either an hourly rate or a flatfee retainer arrangement, or a combination of the two

Proposals will be evaluated based on qualifications, experience, responsiveness, and overall value will be considered.

Proposers must be licensed to practice law in the state of wisconsin and a member in good standing of the state bar of wisconsin.

Questions should be directed in writing to the contact above by August 20, 2026. questions direct all questions in writing to the contact above by august 20, 2026.

Proposers must disclose any current or reasonably foreseeable conflicts of interest. Proposers must disclose any current or reasonably foreseeable conflicts of interest

Offers must be submitted no later than 14:00 hours local time in Belize on 21 August 2026. no later than 14:00 hours local time in belize on 21 august 2026.

Bidding will be conducted through the quality and cost based selection qcbs procedures. Bidding will be conducted through the quality and cost based selection qcbs procedures

A virtual pre-offer conference will be held on 23 July 2026 at 09:30 hours local time in Belize. A virtual pre-offer conference will be held on 23 july 2026 at 09:30 hours local time in belize

Late offers will be rejected. Late offers will be rejected.

Proposals must be submitted by Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at 10:00 am. Any proposal received after this time will be returned unopened.

The city prefers but does not require enrollment in the electronic funds transfer (EFT) payment program. Billing for hourly services should include date, clear description of service, name of attorney, time spent, hourly rate, and cost. Retainer or fixed fee billings may use a flat or retainer amount. Details regarding reimbursable expenses will be addressed in the contract.

Proposals will be evaluated based on municipal law experience (30 points), qualifications of assigned attorneys (20 points), understanding of city's needs (15 points), responsiveness and approach (10 points), references and past performance (10 points), and fee proposal (15 points).

The individual or firm must be licensed to practice law in Florida and be in good standing with the Florida Bar. For an individual, a minimum of ten years of increasingly responsible legal experience in Florida municipal law is required. For a firm, a minimum of ten years of experience in Florida municipal law is required. Backup attorneys must have at least seven years of experience in Florida municipal governmental law.

Violation of the cone of silence by a respondent shall render any appointment or award of contract voidable by the City Commission. Any person who violates the cone of silence may be prohibited from serving on a city selection or evaluation committee.

A pre-proposal conference will be held on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at 10:00 am at City Hall. The purpose is to allow potential proposers to ask questions and obtain clarification.

The document does not indicate a requirement for sample submissions.

The document mentions bid protest procedures for rejected bids or proposals, but does not specify a challenge deadline.

Proposals may be rejected for noncompliance with requirements, failure to submit required attachments, or failure to acknowledge addenda. Violation of the cone of silence can also lead to disqualification.

Proposal submission deadline is Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at 10:00 am. Any bid received after this time will be returned unopened.

The city prefers but does not require enrollment in the electronic funds transfer (EFT) payment program. The city reserves the right to negotiate compensation with the selected proposer.

Proposals will be evaluated based on municipal law experience (30 points), qualifications of assigned attorneys (20 points), understanding of city's needs (15 points), responsiveness and approach (10 points), references and past performance (10 points), and fee proposal (15 points), totaling 100 points.

For an individual, a minimum of ten 10 years of increasingly responsible legal experience in the practice of Florida municipal law is required. For a firm, a minimum of ten 10 years experience in Florida in the practice of Florida municipal law is required. Backup attorneys must have at least seven 7 years experience in Florida municipal governmental law.

Violation of the cone of silence by a respondent shall render any RFP appointment or award of contract to the respondent voidable by the City Commission.

A preproposal conference will be held on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at 10:00 am, at Council Chambers at the City of Brooksville City Hall.

For information on the bid protest procedure, proposers/contractors may contact the City of Brooksville Procurement Division.

Failure to submit a duly signed bid may be cause for rejection of the bid. Failure to acknowledge an issued addendum will result in bid rejection and disqualification.