General Counsel

The City of New Orleans, Office of Independent Police Monitor (OIPM), is seeking professional services through a Request for Proposals (RFP) to procure a General Counsel. The solicitation, identified as sourcing event number 4656 and commodity code 961-49, was released on March 20, 2026, with a proposal response deadline of April 20, 2026. A pre-bid conference is scheduled for March 31, 2026, and all vendors are advised that dates are subject to change via addendum posted on the City's supplier portal. Prospective bidders can access additional solicitation details through the BRASS Supplier Portal at www.nola.gov by searching "Open Events." While specific deliverables and required qualifications are not detailed in the available documentation, the General Counsel position will support the OIPM's independent oversight functions. The solicitation was publicly advertised on March 20, March 27, and April 3, 2026, to ensure broad awareness among the contracting community. If the procurement receives federal funding, all bidders must comply with applicable federal and Louisiana state laws and regulations.

This solicitation is designated as a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) opportunity with a 35 percent set-aside requirement, restricting a portion of the contract award to qualified disadvantaged businesses. The City of New Orleans actively encourages participation from minority-owned businesses, women-owned businesses, socially and economically disadvantaged businesses, and small businesses, with specific opportunities available for subcontracting arrangements. The procurement documents do not identify any incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing infrastructure requiring integration. Additionally, no specific award value or budget range has been disclosed in the available solicitation materials, requiring interested vendors to review the complete RFP documents on the BRASS Supplier Portal for comprehensive financial and contractual terms.