Town Pension Attorney

The Town of Brookfield, located in Fairfield County, Connecticut, is seeking qualified legal firms to provide comprehensive legal services for its complex pension plan portfolio through a Request for Proposal (RFP) designated as Solicitation Number T-24-13. The procurement specifically targets legal counsel for four distinct pension plans: a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Defined Contribution Pension Plans, Other Post-Employment Benefits, and a Length of Service Award Plan for volunteers. Interested firms must demonstrate extensive expertise in pension law and the ability to provide strategic legal oversight for these varied retirement and benefit programs. The solicitation requires firms to submit sealed proposals detailing their qualifications, approach, and legal service capabilities. The RFP will be open from April 9, 2024, at 1:00 PM EDT until May 9, 2024, at 11:00 AM EDT, with proposals to be submitted to Julian Capadose, the Town's purchasing contact, at purchasing@brookfieldct.gov or 203-775-7323. Detailed information about the Town's existing pension plans can be found in the financial statements available online, specifically starting on page 51.

The RFP does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation, indicating that all qualified legal firms may submit proposals. No incumbent vendor information is disclosed, and there are no explicit requirements regarding organizational size, minority status, or enterprise classification. The solicitation uses Free On Board Destination delivery terms with vendor-specified payment terms, providing flexibility for potential respondents. No estimated total contract value is provided in the documentation, which suggests the Town will evaluate proposals based on qualitative factors and overall legal service capabilities rather than a predetermined budget. The delivery mechanism allows for comprehensive proposals that can be tailored to the Town's specific pension plan legal service needs. Interested firms are encouraged to thoroughly review the Town's financial statements to understand the full scope and complexity of the pension plans requiring legal oversight.