Legal Counsel Government Bids & RFPs

Proposals are due July 24, 2026, by 5:00 p. m. ET. proposal submission deadline: july 24, 2026, by 5: 00 p. m. et

Proposals must include hourly rates by staff classification, estimated total hours by task, and a maximum all-inclusive fee or flat fee where applicable. Proposals must include: hourly rates by staff classification estimated total hours by task maximum allinclusive fee flat fee proposals where applicable

Evaluation criteria include capacity to perform work (35%), experience/reputation (25%), approach/understanding (20%), VMWBE participation (10%), and cost (10%). evaluation criteria weight capacity to perform work 35% experience reputation 25% approach understanding 20% vmwbe participation 10% evaluation criteria weightcost 10%

Offerors must have at least one attorney admitted to practice law in Delaware, maintain an office in Delaware, have at least five years of relevant experience, and maintain professional liability insurance of not less than $5,000,000 aggregate. Offerors must: 1. have at least one attorney admitted to practice law in delaware. 2. maintain an office in the state of delaware. 3. maintain professional liability insurance of not less than 5, 000, 000 aggregate. 5. demonstrate at least five 5 years of relevant experience in the contract categoryies for which the firm is applying.

Late proposals will not be accepted. please note, late proposals will not be accepted.

Statements of qualifications must be received no later than August 17, 2026, at 2:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time.

The city requires that all respondents submit a contingency fee proposal. The city is not seeking hourly rate proposals for the primary litigation engagement.

Selection will be based upon qualifications, experience, resources, demonstrated understanding of the city's needs, proposed financial terms, and overall ability to achieve the objectives identified in this RFQ.

Law firms must possess substantial experience, resources, and expertise necessary to represent public entities in complex PFAS-related environmental litigation, including managing large-scale litigation involving multiple parties and extensive technical issues.

Respondents shall submit a sample engagement agreement or professional services agreement customarily used by the respondent for public sector PFAS cost recovery matters.

Submissions that are incomplete, nonresponsive, misleading, or fail to provide requested information may be rejected.

Proposals are due by July 31, 2026.

Payments shall be made in increments as agreed upon by the contractor and the judiciary. Final payment for contracts of $25,000 or more requires a tax clearance.

Proposals will be evaluated based on qualifications and experience, scope of services, cost of services, completeness of proposal, approach to legal representation, and service integration and client support.

Offerors must be attorneys licensed in Hawaii, possess strong communication skills, and have knowledge of child abuse and neglect dynamics, family violence, substance abuse, relevant statutes, court rules, and family law.

A confirmed report of abuse or neglect will disqualify the offeror or legal counsel. Disqualification may also occur for unconfirmed reports, reports under investigation, felony or misdemeanor convictions involving violence, or complaints recommended for sanctions.