Municipal Solicitor Services
- Client
- Borough of Alburtis
- RFP Number
- STAFF-17046
- Posted
- 10/10/2026
- Category
- Staffing Services
- Budget
- Looking for Proposals
- NAICS
- —
- Set-aside
- —
- Contact
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Description
AI GeneratedThe Borough of Alburtis, Pennsylvania, requires a qualified law firm or attorney to serve as Municipal Solicitor and Legal Counsel. The selected solicitor will provide legal advice, representation, and opinions to the Borough Council, Mayor, Manager, and staff on municipal, planning, zoning, employment, litigation, and public works matters, while attending required public meetings starting January 1, 2027. Eligible applicants are USA-based onshore organizations licensed to practice law in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and in good standing with the Bar. Applicants must demonstrate multi-disciplined experience in Pennsylvania municipal law, litigation, and employment issues, preferably with similarly sized municipalities. Proposals must include firm contact details, proposed fee structures and hourly rates for a three-year contract term, staff resumes, relevant experience from the past seven years, client references, litigation history, and a completed Exhibit B. Submissions are accepted digitally via email or online until November 6, 2026, at 4:00 PM, with questions due by October 21, 2026. Evaluation criteria focus on general approach, municipal experience, depth of legal expertise, cost, and other qualifications, though fees are not the primary factor.
Key solicitation details
AI-extracted from Alburtis_RFP_borough_solicitor.pdf. Confirm against the original documents before bidding.
The Borough of Alburtis is seeking proposals from qualified law firms or attorneys to serve as the Borough Solicitor and Legal Counsel. The selected solicitor will provide legal advice, representation, and services to the Borough Council, Mayor, Manager, and administrative staff. Qualified law firms or attorneys licensed to practice in Pennsylvania are eligible to submit proposals.
- Issued by
- Borough of Alburtis
- Distribution of RFP
- October 1, 2026
- Last day to submit questions
- October 21, 2026
- Deadline for proposal submissions
- November 6th, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.
- Solicitor selection
- December 9, 2026
- How to submit
- Sealed hard copy and electronic copy
- Submission details
- Submit one original marked 'ORIGINAL', five full copies, and one electronic copy in sealed envelopes marked 'RFP Submission-Borough Solicitor' to Stephen Nemeth, Borough Manager, Borough of Alburtis, 260 Franklin Street, PO Box 435, Alburtis, PA 18011.
- Contract term
- Initial appointment from January 2027 through December 31, 2029 (3 years).
- Place of performance
- Borough of Alburtis, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania
How proposals are evaluated
| General approach to providing the services required under this RFP | |
| Documented experience in successfully completing contracts of a similar size and scope | |
| Depth and breadth of experience and expertise in the practice of law and ability to render advice on a wide-range of legal issues | |
| Capability to perform legal services promptly and meet established deadlines | |
| Degree of availability for quick response to day-to-day operating questions or problems | |
| Degree to which firm and individual attorneys stay current through continued professional development | |
| Communication skills | |
| Cost of services | |
| Other qualifications/criteria as deemed appropriate by the Borough |
Scope of work
- Provide legal advice, counsel, training, consultation, and opinions to Borough Council and all levels of government.
- Furnish legal representation at Borough Council meetings and other requested meetings.
- Appear before courts and administrative agencies to represent the Borough's interests.
- Prepare and review ordinances, resolutions, contracts, and legal documents.
- Assist officials and employees with ethical standards, fairness standards, and avoiding conflicts of interest.
- Counsel staff on enforcement of Borough ordinances, policies, building codes, and zoning regulations.
- Represent the Borough in employment matters, contract negotiations, mediation, arbitration, and litigation.
- Provide written updates on new or existing State or Federal legislation or judicial decisions impacting the Borough.
Minimum qualifications
- Multi-disciplined individual or firm with experience in municipal law, municipal litigation, tort claim laws, and Pennsylvania employment and personnel issues.
- Experience working for municipalities in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
- Licensed to practice law in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and a member of the Bar in good standing.
- Available to attend and provide legal advice at all public meetings and other meetings as directed.
Documents to include with the bid
- Contact Information
- Fee proposal for the 3-year term (2027 Borough year fee structure and hourly rates)
- Executive summary of not more than two pages
- Staffing plan with designated principal professional and relevant resumes
- Description of vendor's experience in similar municipalities
- Location of vendor's office and description of presence in PA and familiarity with Lehigh County
- References (at least 3 municipal, 3 current for 3+ years, 2 former within past 7 years)
- Litigation and professional disciplinary action disclosures over the last 3 years involving $100,000 or more
- Conflict of interest disclosures and list of Lehigh Valley developers counseled in last 5 years
- Completed Exhibit B (Non-Collusion Affidavit)
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