City of Madison Police and Fire Commission Attorney

The City of Madison's Board of Police and Fire Commissioners is soliciting proposals for comprehensive legal counsel and staff support services beginning January 1, 2019. The procurement seeks a replacement for the incumbent attorney, Scott Herrick, who is retiring after thirty years of service. The scope of services encompasses four primary categories: general staff support (scheduling, notices, agendas, minutes, and file handling), general legal counsel (attending board meetings, providing substantive advice, managing citizen correspondence, and public education), disciplinary case counsel (managing cases from charge filing through judicial appeal), and litigation counsel (representation in judicial and administrative proceedings). Proposers must demonstrate experience advising municipal boards and commissions, expertise with police or fire departments, and provide a comprehensive fee structure. The proposal submissions are due by 5:00 p.m. on October 22, 2018, to be submitted to City of Madison Purchasing Services. The Board may conduct interviews, invite additional submissions, and anticipates final confirmation by the Madison Common Council. Potential providers should contact Brian Pittelli at (608) 267-4969 or bpittelli@cityofmadison.com with questions or clarification requests.

The City of Madison is committed to affirmative action principles and expects applicants to be familiar with the city's affirmative action ordinance and policies. No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types are explicitly stated in the documentation. The current incumbent, Scott Herrick of Herrick Law, can be contacted at 608/257-1369 or snh@herricklaw.net for potential insights into the existing service structure. The Board retains discretion to negotiate with one or more respondents, reject all proposals, or make alternative service arrangements. Interestingly, the Board is considering reassigning general staff support duties to the City Clerk, which could potentially narrow the scope of the legal services contract. While no specific budget range or contract value is detailed in the request for proposals, interested parties are encouraged to submit comprehensive proposals that address the full range of required services. Board President Mia Enemuoh-Trammell can be reached at 608/216-5235 for additional information about the procurement opportunity.