Request for Proposals for Legal Services

The Town of Princeville, located in North Carolina, has issued Request for Proposals (RFP #01-25-01 TP) seeking qualified legal firms or individuals to serve as Town Attorney. The procurement opportunity requires an estimated 10-20 hours of monthly legal services, encompassing comprehensive legal representation for the Mayor, Council, Staff, and Boards. Specific deliverables include attending Council and Board of Adjustment meetings, performing legal research, drafting ordinances and resolutions, reviewing contracts, analyzing legislation, managing litigation matters, and supervising property acquisitions. Proposals are due by 5:00 p.m. on January 30, 2025, and must be submitted to Ronald Jackson, Interim Town Manager. Evaluation criteria will focus on respondents' qualifications, available resources, local government experience, and professional references. Respondents must submit hourly rates and provide professional liability insurance written by a North Carolina-authorized insurer.

The RFP does not specify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. While the Town Attorney will handle primary legal services, the municipality reserves the right to hire specialized legal counsel for matters outside the normal scope, with the primary Town Attorney coordinating such services. No specific incumbent vendor is mentioned, and no explicit budget range or contract value is provided in the documentation. The procurement appears open to individual attorneys and law firms with demonstrated expertise in municipal law and local government legal services. Professional references and proven experience in similar governmental legal representation will likely be critical factors in vendor selection. The flexible nature of the contract suggests the Town seeks a responsive and adaptable legal service provider capable of addressing various municipal legal needs.