RFP City Attorney

Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted

Solicitation number
PE-76010-NONST-2026-000000035
State
Georgia
Responses due

Opportunity facts

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Opportunity details come from ssl.doas.state.ga.us. Updated .

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The City of Americus, Georgia, located in Talbot County, is issuing a Request for Proposals to procure comprehensive legal services and City Attorney representation. The procurement seeks qualified attorneys or law firms to serve as legal counsel to the Mayor, City Council, City Manager, and City departments. Key deliverables and services include serving as City Attorney and providing general legal counsel to elected officials and staff; attending City Council meetings and other requested meetings; drafting, reviewing, and revising ordinances, resolutions, contracts, intergovernmental agreements, and other legal documents; providing legal advice on municipal operations, governance, ethics, public records, and open meetings compliance; representing the City in litigation, administrative hearings, and court proceedings or coordinating with special counsel when appropriate; advising on employment and personnel matters, zoning and land use, procurement, and code enforcement; and providing timely legal opinions both written and verbal as requested. The selected contractor must ensure all legal services comply with Georgia law and applicable federal regulations. The RFP was issued on January 5, 2026, with proposals originally due on January 20, 2026, though the opportunity listing indicates an extended deadline of February 6, 2026. Interested parties should direct inquiries to Sierra Harvey, City Clerk, at sharvey@americusga.gov or (229) 924-4411.

The RFP documentation does not specify set-aside designations, disadvantaged business enterprise requirements, or restrictions limiting the types of organizations eligible to respond. No incumbent vendor or current contractor information is identified in the available materials. The contract term is structured as an initial one-year agreement with the option to renew annually upon mutual agreement and approval by the City Council. The RFP does not specify pricing terms, budget amounts, award values, or other financial parameters in the available documentation. Prospective respondents should consult the complete RFP document and contact the City Clerk for additional details regarding evaluation criteria, submission requirements, and any other procurement specifications not outlined in the summary materials.

Opportunity text

City of Americus Request for Proposals (RFP) Legal Services / City Attorney Representation Issue Date: January 5th, 2026 Proposals Due: January 20th, 2026 Contact: Sierra Harvey, City Clerk City of Americus Email: sharvey@americusga.gov Phone: (229) 924-4411 Introduction The City of Americus is soliciting proposals from qualified attorneys or law firms to provide comprehensive legal services and representation for the City. The selected attorney or firm will serve as legal counsel to the Mayor, City Council, City Manager, and City departments as needed, ensuring compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal laws. Scope of Legal Services The selected attorney or firm will be expected to provide, at a minimum, the following services: ¿ Serve as City Attorney and provide general legal counsel to elected officials, boards, commissions, and City staff. ¿ Attend City Council meetings and other meetings as requested. ¿ Draft, review, and revise ordinances, resolutions, contracts, intergovernmental agreements, and other legal documents. ¿ Provide legal advice on municipal operations, governance, ethics, public records, and open meetings compliance. ¿ Represent the City in litigation, administrative hearings, and court proceedings, or coordinate with special counsel when appropriate. ¿ Advise the City on employment and personnel matters, zoning and land use, procurement, and code enforcement. ¿ Provide timely legal opinions, both written and verbal, as requested by the City. ¿ Ensure compliance with Georgia law and applicable federal regulations. Term of Service The initial term may be for one (1) year, with the option to renew annually upon mutual agreement and approval by the City Council.

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RFP City Attorney_2026 _Extended 2 (005).docx DOCX document

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