NIGP 96920: Judgments & Settlements, Attorney Fees

NIGP 96920 Judgments & Settlements, Attorney Fees is an Item code under which state and local governments procure City Attorney services and comprehensive legal counsel for municipal operations. The recent solicitations reflect a market for contracted legal representation on an ongoing basis rather than discrete litigation or settlement work, encompassing general counsel to elected officials and staff, ordinance and contract drafting and review, litigation representation and coordination, real estate and zoning advice, employment law guidance, and attendance at municipal meetings. Issuing bodies posting under this code include cities of varying sizes in Georgia; both the City of St. Marys and the City of Americus issued RFPs for City Attorney services in early 2026. Minimum qualifications typically require ten or more years of municipal law experience and active state bar licensure in good standing, with respondents expected to provide detailed qualifications, hourly rate schedules for lead counsel and supporting staff, proof of Commercial General Liability insurance, and evidence of current public-sector clients.

The City of St. Marys, Georgia posted an RFP for City Attorney services on March 2, 2026 with a response deadline of March 23, 2026, seeking a designated primary attorney with expertise in general municipal law, zoning, personnel and human resources law, and contracts. The City of Americus, Georgia issued an RFP for City Attorney and legal services on January 5, 2026 (proposals extended to February 6, 2026), requesting comprehensive legal counsel and representation for the Mayor, City Council, City Manager, and City departments. Both municipalities structure contracts as initial one-year terms with annual renewal options upon mutual agreement and City Council approval. Neither RFP specified award values, budget ranges, or set-aside designations. Activity in this code centers on Georgia municipalities, with procurement driven by the need for ongoing municipal legal counsel rather than episodic judgment or settlement work.