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This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) for legal services for the Sandy City Council for a 24-month period, with a potential renewal for another 24 months. Proposals are due by April 10, 2026, at 11:00 AM MT. All inquiries must be submitted via IonWave by the question deadline of April 8, 2026, at 11:00 AM MT. The city reserves the right to reject any or all proposals. The selected vendor will enter into a written agreement with Sandy City Corporation. Services include providing an estimated **** hours per month of legal services, attending meetings, providing legal advice and research, representing the council in conflict of interest cases, researching and submitting legal opinions, providing legal briefings, interpreting state land use statutes and city code, preparing and reviewing documents, and coordinating with the city attorney. Basic qualifications include a Juris Doctorate degree, membership in the Utah State Bar, and admission to practice in all state courts and U. S. District Court. Proposals must include detailed qualifications and background information for all employees, identification of the lead attorney, previous experience, client references, and a copy of the malpractice/liability insurance certificate. The evaluation criteria include cost (30 points), proposal (40 points), past experience/performance (20 points), and work plan (10 points). Oral presentations/interviews may be required at the vendor's expense. No pricing should be included in the proposal itself; fees should be placed in the line items section.
The response deadline for proposals is April 10, 2026, at 11:00 AM MT.
Sandy City will evaluate proposals based on responsiveness, competence, qualifications, cost, and prices offered, with the highest rating determining the award. The evaluation criteria include cost (30 points), proposal (40 points), past experience/performance (20 points), and work plan (10 points).
To be considered for award, respondents must possess a Juris Doctorate degree, membership in the Utah State Bar, and admission to practice before all state courts and U. S. District Court.
There is no mention of a mandatory or optional site visit in the provided text.
The bid notice does not require the submission of samples.
The deadline for questions and clarifications is April 8, 2026, at 11:00 AM MT.