RFQ - Special Counsel Co-Development Agreement (A2025-9931).pdf

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS and CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

FOR

SPECIAL COUNSEL – CO-DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT

A2025-9931

9950 Park Avenue Firestone, Colorado 80504

July 14, 2025

TABLE OF CONTENTS

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS INVITATION

Selection and Performance Schedule A summary of Work for which the Qualifications is requested consists of

Project Background and Description:

Project Manager Information:

Scope of Work

Submittal and Evaluation Criteria

Selection Process

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS INVITATION

Sealed Qualifications be received by the Town of Firestone (the “Town”) at the office of the Town Clerk, 9950 Park Avenue, Firestone, Colorado 80504, until 1:00 p.m., local time, August 1, 2025 for the Special Counsel

– Co-Development Agreement (A2025-9931).

Selection and Performance Schedule: The following is the anticipated schedule of events for the RFP process July 16, 2025 Issue Request for Qualifications July 28, 2025, 1:00p (mdt) Deadline for submitting questions July 29, 2025 Response to questions posted August 1, 2025, 1:00 (mdt) Qualifications submittal deadline August 11-15, 2025 (tentative) Interviews August 27, 2025, or September 10, 2025 (tentative) Award contract

Electronic Submit Qualifications To:

townclerk@firestoneco.gov

Physical Sealed Submit Qualifications To:

Town of Firestone ATTN: Town Clerk 9950 Park Avenue Firestone, CO 80504

Qualifications must be labeled with:

Special Counsel – Co-Development Agreement (A2025-9931)

Qualifications received after the date and time indicated and/or Qualifications that are not prepared and filed in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Request for Qualifications will not be considered for evaluation.

A summary of Work for which the Qualifications is requested consists of: The Town of Firestone, Colorado is seeking Statements of Qualifications from qualified attorneys or law firms to serve as Special Counsel to support the Town in negotiating, structuring, and executing a Co-Development Agreement for the financing and construction of the St. Vrain Water Treatment Plant expansion and other strategic infrastructure projects identified in the Town’s Water Action Plan.

The selected counsel will assist in navigating complex legal, regulatory, and contractual frameworks related to municipal water infrastructure, financing mechanisms, and potential public-private partnerships.

Request for Qualifications documents will be available after 1:00 pm on July 16, 2025, and may be obtained via electronic request to Raelynn Ferrera at rferrera@firestoneco.gov

Questions related to this Qualifications should be emailed to Raelynn Ferrera at rferrera@firestoneco.gov by July 28, 2025 1:00p. All answers to questions received will be sent in a formal addendum (if needed), by July 29, 2025.

The Town of Firestone is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Dated July 2025.

mailto:rferrera@firestoneco.gov

Project Background and Description:

The Town is planning a significant capital investment project to expand and improve its water treatment capacity, beginning with the expansion of the St. Vrain Water Treatment Plant. This effort is part of the broader Water Action Plan, which includes infrastructure, operational, and policy initiatives to ensure long-term water security and service reliability for Firestone’s growing population.

Given the potential use of multiple funding mechanisms, including revenue bonds, grants, and partnerships with developers or districts, the Town requires experienced legal counsel with deep knowledge of municipal finance, infrastructure development, and utility law. The Town is seeking to secure counsel familiar with the use and structure of various P3 funding alternatives to include the design and/or finance and/or build and/or operate water treatment facilities and related infrastructure.

Project Manager Information: Any questions concerning this Qualifications should be sent via email to Raelynn Ferrera at rferrera@firestoneco.gov.

No phone calls will be accepted. Questions must be received by July 28, 2025 at 1:00 p.m.

Scope of Work The awarded Consultant shall provide applicable services consisting of, but not limited to, the following (including a list of deliverables)

The Town of Firestone (Town) is seeking the services of qualified attorneys or law firms to fulfill the duties and responsibilities described in this Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to serve as Special Counsel.

The Town is seeking the services of an attorney(s) to fulfill the duties and responsibilities described:

• Review and/or draft agreements, contracts, resolutions, and ordinances.

• Advise on legal structure and risk allocation for co-development agreements

• Assist in preparing and negotiating contracts related to plant expansion and water infrastructure projects

• Provide guidance on financing strategies, including municipal bonds, public-private partnerships, and special district coordination

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations

• Collaborate with the Town’s legal, finance, and engineering teams

Submittal and Evaluation Criteria To simplify the review process and obtain the maximum degree of comparability, the Qualifications must follow the outline described below and contain the required information. Respondents are encouraged to include additional relevant information.

A. Experience

1. Describe experience with municipal water projects and related legal matters

2. Describe Relevant knowledge of co-development, utility law, and public infrastructure financing

3. Provide a minimum of three client references B. Qualifications

1. Disclose any potential conflicts of interest that you or any member of your firm may have in relation to the Town of Firestone.

2. Provide the names and qualifications for each supporting member of the Attorney team and how they will be utilized by the Town.

C. Fees

1. List of rates by the Town Attorney and supporting staff

2. All applicable billable rates and expenses

Selection Process The Town’s selection committee will evaluate all Qualifications received based on qualifications and approach. Upon review, the committee will prepare a shortlist of firms. Sealed Qualifications will be evaluated for those short-listed companies, and negotiations (if necessary) will begin with the chosen firm.