Contract Negotiations RFP - RCS 2.pdf

Romulus Community Schools

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR CONTRACT/LABOR NEGOTIATION SERVICES

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Part I - Information Provided by the Requester

A. Introduction

B. Law Firm Qualifications

C. Background Information about Romulus Community Schools

D. Proposal Evaluation Criteria

E. School District Contacts

Part II - Information Required from Proposer

A. Proposer’s Name and Address

B. Summary of Firm’s Expertise

C. Individual Attorney Profiles

D. Firm References

E. Firm Philosophy

F. Fees and Billing

G. Contract

H. Insurance and Bonding

Part III - Timing Consideration and Administrative Details

A. Response to Request for Proposal

B. Schedule of Request for Proposal Process

Romulus Community Schools

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR CONTRACT/LABOR NEGOTIATION SERVICES

Part I - Information Provided by the Requester

A. Introduction

The Board of Trustees of Romulus Community Schools is seeking to contract for labor negotiation services beginning on or before April 13, 2020. Applicant must have knowledge of MABO (Multiple Association Bargaining Organization). Understanding of teacher contracts is required. Interested parties are requested to provide proposal information regarding their experience, qualifications, and fees.

B. Labor Negotiation Qualifications

The purpose of the Request for Proposal (RFP) is to assess the overall expertise and efficiency of labor negotiation services available to Romulus Community Schools. To this end, expertise, experience, qualifications of staff, quality of negotiation services, cost and commitment to the Romulus Community Schools will be the criteria for evaluation of proposals submitted.

C. Background Information about Romulus Community Schools

Romulus Community Schools operates under the Romulus Community Schools Board of

Education. The Romulus Community Schools operates 7 buildings, serves 2,586 students, and employs over 256 people. The district operates an extensive program that serves all of the community’s populations, including preschool, childcare, and adult classes. Romulus Community Schools operates a $30,000,000 budget, a fleet of 26 buses, and serves approximately 2,400 lunches daily. Romulus Community Schools employees are affiliated with the following unions:

1. REA - Romulus Education Association

Local 64 - The American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees

Council 25 and Local 64

RASA - Romulus Association of School Administrators

Para Union - Romulus Federation of Paraprofessionals Local 3422

D. Proposal Evaluation Criteria

The following criteria will be used to evaluate proposals. The sequence is not intended to indicate the order of importance or to be comprehensive.

1. Degree of expertise and experience in areas of the law affecting public school districts and contract/labor relations.

2. Reputation and ability to provide a broad range of legal services promptly and efficiently.

3. Commitment of time and resources to clients and communities they serve.

4. Compatibility of culture and philosophy with that of the Public School.

5. Cost.

6. References.

7. Accessibility of negotiation staff to Public School representatives, particularly during emergencies.

E. School District Contacts

Any questions regarding the RFP should be directed to:

Romulus Community Schools

3654 Grant Road

734.532.1610

Part II - Information Required from Proposer

A. Proposer’s Name and Address

Provide name of firm submitting proposal, office address, and when organized. Indicate whether the firm is a local, regional, or statewide firm. Indicate whether or not an office is in Wayne County.

B. Summary of Firm’s Expertise

Provide a summary of expertise and experience in each of the areas listed below, as well as any other which you believe may be of benefit to the School District.

1. Public School Legislation and Laws.

2. Freedom of Information Act.

3. Open Meetings Act.

4. Roberts Rules of Order.

5. Corporate and Municipal By-Laws.

6. Contract Negotiations and grievance resolution.

7. 501(c) (3) and other educational foundations.

8. MERC proceedings.

9. Employment policies.

10. Civil Rights and Affirmative Action.

11. Employee discipline.

12. Real estate.

13. Institutional agreements and contract law.

14. Creditor rights.

15. Intellectual property.

16. Litigation.

17. Charitable giving.

18. Taxation.

19. Employee benefits.

20. Student due process, discipline, and suspensions.

21. Law enforcement.

22. Bond counsel services.

23. Government regulations.

24. Environmental regulation.

25. Insurance.

26. State Capital Outlay requirements.

27. Appropriate use policies.

28. Technology acquisition and ownership.

29. Student and employee privacy rights.

C. Individual Negotiator Profiles

Indicate the type and number of staff you feel would be assigned to the School District.

Provide concise resume of primary negotiators who would be servicing the School

District. Each resume should include at least two professional references with contact information. Include an assurance that your method of assigning work will ensure that the school district will be served by the same attorney for common legal issues. Please list any complaints filed against these primary attorneys with the State Bar of Michigan, the Attorney Grievance Commission, and the Attorney Discipline Board during the past 5 years, and describe each complaint and its current disposition.

D. Firm References

Submit a list of professional references and experience with similar clients, including contact information.

E. Firm Philosophy

Summarize the firm’s culture and philosophy with respect to rendering negotiation services.

F. Fees and Billing

Submit information on how fees will be calculated and the level of detail provided with billings. The School District may consider using a full service law firm to handle nearly all of its legal services. Please indicate if your proposed fee structure incorporates cost savings to the School District for such an arrangement.

G. Contract

Submit a copy of a suggested contract.

H. Insurance and Bonding

Submit a Certificate of Insurance showing evidence of the firm’s Errors and Omissions

Liability Insurance for limits of omissions liability of at least $1,000,000 aggregate.

Part III - Timing Consideration and Administrative Details

A. Response to Request for Proposal

This Request for Proposal does not commit Romulus Community

Schools to award a contract, to pay any cost incurred in the preparation of a proposal in response to this request, or to procure or contract for services. The School District reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals received as a result of this request, to negotiate with all qualified sources, or to cancel in part or in its entirety this RFP if it is in the best interest of the School

District.

B. Schedule of Request for Proposal Process

The School District anticipates the following schedule for the proposal process:

03/30/2020 Issue Request for Proposal

04/15/2020 Proposals due by 12:00 p.m.

04/20/2020 Presentation at Board Meeting

04/27/2020 Intended award of contract(s)