Counsel Government Bids & RFPs

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.

Compensation is $400 per case, with additional compensation for trial per diem: $450 per day and $225 per half day. Compensation is 400case. additional compensation will be provided for: trial per diem 450 per day225 per half day

Applicants must be actively licensed in Washington State, meet standard 14 for indigent defense, be familiar with Washington criminal statutes and district court rules, and have or be prepared to establish a private law office with confidential meeting facilities in the Tricities area. all attorneys admitted to practice law in the state of washington who meet the required qualifications stated below and who have, or are prepared to establish, a private law office with access to confidential meeting facilities within the tricities area richland, kennewick or pasco.