Special Ethics Counsel Service

The City of Evanston is soliciting proposals under RFQ 26-50 for Special Ethics Counsel services. The selected vendor will serve offsite as general, independent counsel to the Ethics Board, investigate complaints, prosecute ethics code violations, and defend the board in appeals. Candidates must demonstrate expertise in municipal, tribal, state, or federal ethics laws, administrative law, and open meetings acts, alongside experience handling sensitive government investigations. Eligible bidders include onshore USA organizations. The contract duration is one year, with budget details determined by submitted cost proposals. Proposals must be submitted electronically through DemandStar by 2:00 P.M. local time on October 27, 2026, and all questions must be submitted no later than October 12, 2026. Applicants must provide a signed cover letter, descriptions of 3 to 6 similar past contracts with references, a list of all municipal clients in Illinois, resumes for key personnel, completed exhibits, and required M/W/D/EBE participation documentation or waiver requests.