ATTACHMENT_11_-_RTM_RFP_25-002_-_EXCEPTIONS.xlsx

The file ATTACHMENT_11_-RTM_RFP_25-002-_EXCEPTIONS.xlsx appears to be an attachment related to the City of Phoenix Retirement Office's Request for Proposal (RFP RTM 25-002) for Legal Counsel Services for the City of Phoenix Fire Pension Board and Police Pension Board. The solicitation seeks qualified law firms and attorneys to provide independent legal services for a five-year contract beginning approximately November 1, 2025. The proposal requires legal counsel to attend board meetings, provide comprehensive legal advice, conduct litigation services, review meeting materials, and ensure compliance with open-meeting laws. The RFP was released on August 26, 2025, with questions due by September 5, 2025, and proposal responses due by September 19, 2025, at 2:00 pm.

The evaluation will be points-based, with 500 points (50%) for qualifications and experience, 400 points (40%) for method of approach, and 100 points (10%) for pricing. Key qualifications include being licensed to practice law in Arizona, having at least ten years of experience representing Arizona Public Safety Personnel Retirement System Local Boards, and demonstrating extensive knowledge of Arizona Revised Statutes and retirement system rules. The solicitation includes provisions for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and Small Business Participation, requiring contractors to track and report participation in procurement activities. The RFP allows for multiple contract awards and provides a detailed compensation exhibit permitting billing of multiple attorneys at hourly rates, with routine meeting preparation and attendance time capped at six hours per board meeting.