The Town of Woodside seeks proposals from qualified California law firms to provide comprehensive municipal legal services and serve as Town Attorney. Initial three-year agreement with possible extensions. Proposals due November 12, 2026 by 4:00 PM Pacific Time via email to ***@***. *. * based on qualifications, experience, fee structure, references, and interview. Monthly retainer option required. Attorneys must be active California State Bar members. Firm should have at least five years of experience representing California municipalities. Insurance required: professional liability $2M, general liability $1M/$2M, auto liability $1M, workers comp statutory. Proposals valid for 120 days.
Proposals must be received by the town no later than 4:00 p. m. Pacific Time on November 12, 2026. Proposals must be received by the town no later than 4:00 p. m. pacific time on november 12, 2026.
Invoices should be submitted monthly and itemized by matter, date, timekeeper, task description, department coding, time, rate, and amount. Invoices should be submitted monthly and itemized by matter, date, timekeeper, task description, department coding, time, rate, and amount.
The town will evaluate proposals based on overall qualifications, demonstrated fit with the town's needs, and best value rather than price alone. The town will evaluate proposals based on overall qualifications, demonstrated fit with the towns needs, and best value rather than price alone.
All attorneys must be active members in good standing of the State Bar of California, and the firm should have at least five years of substantial experience representing California municipalities. All attorneys who will provide legal advice to the town must be active members in good standing of the state bar of california throughout the term of the agreement.
Deadline to submit written questions is October 28, 2026, 4:00 p. m. Deadline to submit written questions october 28, 2026, 4: 00 p. m.
Unauthorized communications with town officials may be grounds for disqualification. Unauthorized communications may be grounds for disqualification.