General Legal Counsel Services for Schuylerville Victory Board of Water Management

The Schuylerville-Victory Board of Water Management is requesting proposals for General Legal Counsel Services, with proposals due October 19, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. and questions due by October 13, 2026.

The Board seeks an attorney or law firm with demonstrated experience in New York municipal law, intermunicipal agreements, public water systems, governmental contracting, regulatory compliance, and public infrastructure. The scope encompasses general municipal counsel, board governance and meeting attendance, intermunicipal agreement interpretation, water system regulatory matters, customer service issues, contracts and procurement, capital projects, grant funding assistance, and claims and litigation support. The Board prefers to compensate counsel through a fixed monthly retainer covering routine legal services — telephone and email consultations, resolution review and drafting, contract review, legal correspondence, board meeting attendance, procurement and regulatory consultation, and routine legal research. Proposers must clearly identify the monthly retainer amount and specify which services are included. Proposers may exclude extraordinary matters such as substantial litigation, Article 78 proceedings, complex administrative proceedings, major real estate transactions, and bond counsel services, with alternative compensation methods proposed for excluded work. Price alone will not be the determining factor in evaluation.

The Board serves the Village of Schuylerville and Village of Victory in Saratoga County, New York, administering the Joint Water System. The initial term of appointment is one year, with possibility of renewal or extension upon mutual agreement and Board authorization. Proposals must include firm information, assigned attorney credentials, relevant experience, professional references, conflicts disclosure, and evidence of professional liability insurance. The incumbent, Attorney Phillip Dixon, currently serves as legal counsel for the Board. The Board anticipates selection by October 19, 2026, with interviews potentially conducted between October 20–23, 2026, if necessary.