Municipal Legal Services (Town Attorney)

The Town of Riverdale Park, Maryland, is soliciting proposals through a Request for Proposals (RFP No. 002-2026) for comprehensive municipal legal services as General Counsel to the Town. The procurement seeks qualified attorneys or law firms licensed to practice in the State of Maryland to provide ongoing legal advice and representation to municipal leadership, including the Mayor, Town Council, Town Manager, department heads, boards, and commissions. The scope of services encompasses municipal governance, land use and zoning matters, employment law, procurement issues, litigation coordination, ethics compliance, and related legal matters. Key deliverables include written legal opinions, drafted ordinances and contracts, monthly billing statements, and legal reports. Proposers must demonstrate comprehensive firm qualifications, identify assigned attorneys, document relevant experience in municipal governance and litigation coordination, provide at least three municipal references from the past five years, and submit a detailed fee proposal with differentiated rates for litigation matters if applicable. The RFP was released on April 14, 2026, with a deadline for submission of questions on April 20, 2026, responses to questions due April 24, 2026, and proposals due May 1, 2026, at 12:00 noon. The initial contract term shall be one year with options for renewal upon mutual agreement and satisfactory performance.

The RFP does not identify specific set-aside designations or restrictions limiting organizational eligibility based on disadvantaged enterprise status. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are referenced in the procurement documents. The successful contractor must obtain and maintain multiple insurance policies, including comprehensive general liability insurance of $2,000,000, professional errors and omissions insurance of $1,000,000, automobile liability insurance of $1,000,000, and workers' compensation insurance meeting Maryland statutory limits. All proposals must remain in effect for at least 90 days from submission, and the Town reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals. The Town is exempt from Maryland sales tax, and proposers should not include sales tax in their pricing. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the available documentation; the contract value will depend on the fee structure proposed by the selected firm.