Request for Qualifications: County Attorney

Huerfano County, Colorado is seeking qualified legal professionals through a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for two distinct legal service roles: County Attorney and Counsel for the Department of Human Services. The procurement invites individuals or firms to submit statements of qualifications for providing comprehensive legal support, with interested parties able to apply for either position or both roles. The County Attorney will be responsible for providing legal counsel to county leadership, attending meetings, drafting legal documents, supporting code enforcement, and representing the county in various court proceedings. The Human Services Counsel will focus on legal representation in dependency, neglect, protective, and commitment cases, as well as conducting training for department personnel. The evaluation process will assess submissions based on a 100-point scale, with points distributed across experience and reputation (20 points), personnel qualifications (20 points), understanding and approach (20 points), cost proposal (30 points), and interview assessment (10 points). The RFQ was posted on January 30, 2025, with a submission deadline of February 27, 2025, at 4 PM Mountain Time, and anticipates a 5-year contract term beginning May 1, 2025.

The solicitation does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The procurement is open to both individual attorneys and law firms, with no apparent limitations on organizational structure or size. Huerfano County, a jurisdiction covering 1,593 square miles with approximately 6,800 residents, operates with a three-member Board of Commissioners and has an annual operating budget of approximately $16 million. While the RFQ does not disclose the current incumbent vendors or specific budget allocation for these legal services, it indicates that the selected respondent(s) will serve at the pleasure of the Board of County Commissioners and will have their terms memorialized through a mutually agreeable contract. The comprehensive nature of the legal services sought suggests a significant professional services engagement, though specific compensation details are not explicitly outlined in the provided documentation. Interested parties should carefully review the full RFQ document to understand the complete scope of services and submission requirements.