RFP 26-718 Board Attorney Legal Services

The DeKalb County School District is issuing RFP 26-718 to procure comprehensive legal services for the DeKalb County Board of Education through a qualified law firm or firms. The procurement encompasses board attorney legal services across multiple practice areas including school law, finance, litigation, and other legal matters as requested by the District. Proposals will be evaluated based on five criteria: firm overview (20 points), scope of services (35 points), relevant experience and expertise (20 points), professional references (10 points), and cost proposal (15 points). Qualified vendors must submit proposals electronically via IonWave no later than 2:00 PM EST on December 18, 2025, with an optional virtual pre-proposal conference scheduled for December 2, 2025, at 11:00 AM EST. The deadline for submitting questions is December 5, 2025, at 12:00 PM EST, with District responses posted by December 12, 2025, at 4:30 PM EST. The initial contract duration is one year from the final execution date, with potential for up to four additional one-year renewal options contingent upon District approval and Board of Education authorization, with services expected to commence in March 2026. Pricing may be submitted as either hourly rates for partner, senior attorney, associate, and paralegal positions or as a monthly flat rate option, with the District reserving the right to negotiate fees and make multiple awards.

The RFP does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions limiting organizational eligibility, nor does it identify incumbent contractors or current legal service providers. All respondents must comply with Georgia's Illegal Immigration Reform and Enforcement Act of 2011, requiring completion and notarization of immigration and security certifications. Selected law firms must maintain professional liability insurance coverage of at least $2,000,000 per claim and $2,000,000 in aggregate, with a deductible not exceeding $10,000 per claim. The specific budget range or award value is not disclosed in the RFP documentation; however, the District reserves the right to negotiate fees with selected firm(s) and makes no guarantee of award based solely on proposal submission. All costs associated with proposal preparation, interviews, and RFP compliance are the responsibility of the offeror and will not be reimbursed by the District.