Local Government Attorney Services
- Client
- Grants Pass, Oregon
- RFP Number
- LEGAL-18056
- Posted
- 10/1/2026
- Category
- Legal Services
- Budget
- Looking for Proposal
- NAICS
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- Set-aside
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- Contact
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Description
AI GeneratedJosephine County seeks an onshore United States organization to provide offsite legal services in local government law, excluding land use, building, code enforcement, and human resources topics. The scope includes advising county personnel, attending remote meetings, preparing court filings and legal documents, assisting with public records and electoral matters, reviewing legislation, and advising the airports department. Eligible attorneys must hold an active Oregon law license. Bidders must submit one copy of their proposal digitally via email or in a sealed envelope. The county will begin opening proposals at 9:00 AM on October 12, 2026, and may accept submissions until a selection occurs. Proposers must submit a cost proposal based on a flat monthly rate or an hourly rate, with total contract payments capped at an unstated amount. The Office of Legal Counsel will evaluate the proposals and make the selection, reserving the right to negotiate costs and award zero, one, or more contracts. Contract terms will commence on the date last signed and continue until an unspecified date.
Key solicitation details
AI-extracted from RFP -Local Gov't Law Attorney (Non-Land Use & HR).pdf. Confirm against the original documents before bidding.
Josephine County is requesting proposals from attorneys to provide local government legal services for matters excluding land use, HR, personnel, employment, and labor. All services can be provided remotely. Attorneys actively licensed to practice law in Oregon are eligible to submit proposals.
- Issued by
- Josephine County
- Begin opening proposals
- 9:00 AM on October 12, 2026
- Selection Date
- on or after the Board of County Commissioners meets on October 15, 2026
- How to submit
- Email or sealed envelopes
- Submission details
- Submitted to the Contact Person (Wally Hicks, Office of Legal Counsel) via email or sealed envelope marked PROPOSAL FOR ATTORNEY SERVICES. Submit one (1) copy.
- Contract term
- Commences on the date last signed and continues until a date specified in the final contract.
- Place of performance
- Offsite / remotely, with optional workspace available in the Legal Department in Grants Pass, Oregon.
- Insurance and bonding
- Contractor shall obtain and maintain professional liability insurance as required by the Oregon State Bar.
How proposals are evaluated
| Response to Request for Proposal | 60 % |
| Responsibility (Reputation) of Proposer | 20 % |
| Cost Proposal | 20 % |
Scope of work
- Provide legal advice to elected and appointed County personnel on non-excluded topics
- Remotely attend meetings when necessary
- Prepare, review, and enforce ordinances, resolutions, orders, contracts, leases, and deeds
- Provide advice and assistance with public records requests
- Assist with drafting ballot measure language and advise on electoral matters
- Review state and federal legislation and litigation relating to the County
- Advise and assist the County Dog Control Board and Airports Department
- Prepare court filings and represent the County in court and administrative proceedings
Minimum qualifications
- Actively licensed to practice law in Oregon
- Active member of the Oregon State Bar, in good standing
Documents to include with the bid
- Cost Proposal (flat rate monthly fee or hourly rate)
- Signed Reference Release Form (Exhibit A) for each reference
Source and verification
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