City Attorney Legal Services
- Client
- City of Willcox
- RFP Number
- LEGAL-18252
- Posted
- 10/16/2026
- Category
- Legal Services
- Budget
- Looking for Proposals
- NAICS
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- Set-aside
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Description
AI GeneratedThe City of Willcox, Arizona, is seeking qualified legal counsel or law firms to provide general municipal legal services on an as-needed basis. The selected attorney or firm will act as the City Attorney, offering legal counsel to the City Manager, City Council, and City departments. Scope of work includes drafting municipal documents, providing legal opinions, ensuring legal compliance, advising on municipal governance matters, assisting with administrative and enforcement actions, and providing online prosecution services for code enforcement issues. This opportunity is open to USA organizations and lawyers in good standing in the state where authorized to practice law. Proposals must not exceed 30 pages and must contain a transmittal letter, certificate of insurance, proof of good standing, general background information, references, a conflicts letter, assigned attorney resumes, past performance details, and a price/fee structure with hourly rates. Proposals must be delivered or mailed to the City Clerk’s Office by 8:00 A.M. local time on Thursday, November 5, 2026. The contract period is three years, and the evaluation will focus on the quality, thoroughness, accuracy, organization, and compliance of the proposal.
Key solicitation details
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The City of Willcox is seeking qualified legal counsel to provide general municipal legal services as City Attorney on an as-needed basis. The contract period will be three years. Proposals are open to qualified attorneys or law firms.
- Issued by
- City of Willcox
- RFP Issue Date
- Thursday, October 15
- Questions/Inquiries due
- 8:00 A.M. Local time Monday, October 25, 2026
- Proposals due
- 8:00 A.M. Local Time Thursday, November 5, 2026
- How to submit
- Sealed hard copy by mail or hand delivery
- Submission details
- Submit three (3) identical copies in a single sealed envelope clearly marked 'SEALED PROPOSAL FOR CITY ATTORNEY LEGAL SERVICES' to City Clerk's Office, City of Willcox, 101 S Railroad Avenue, Willcox, Arizona 85643. Maximum 30 pages (excluding Cover, Cover Letter, and City Forms). Fax or email submissions not accepted.
- Contract term
- Three years
- Place of performance
- Offsite / City of Willcox, Arizona
- Insurance and bonding
- Certificate of Insurance providing coverage as described in Section 16 of the Contract for Legal Services (Attachment A)
How proposals are evaluated
| Experience and Qualifications/Demonstrated Areas of Expertise | 30 |
| References and Reputation | 20 |
| Conflicts of Interest/Perceived Conflicts of Interest | 20 |
| Price/Fee Structure | 30 |
Scope of work
- Drafting and reviewing ordinances, resolutions, contracts, agreements, policies, and municipal documents
- Providing legal opinions and general municipal law advice to City Manager and City Council
- Reviewing proposed City actions for compliance with federal, state, and local laws
- Providing guidance on Arizona Open Meeting Law, Public Records Law, procurement, contracts, and elections
- Assisting with legal matters for Public Works, Finance, Utilities, Development Services, Planning and Zoning, and general administration
- Providing legal review and guidance regarding real property, rights-of-way, easements, development agreements, and utility matters
- Assisting with enforcement actions, code matters, claims, disputes, and other legal issues
- Providing online prosecution services for code enforcement issues
Minimum qualifications
- Minimum of ten (10) years of legal experience, with substantial experience representing Arizona municipalities or public entities
- Demonstrated knowledge of Arizona municipal law and applicable legal requirements
- Good standing in the state authorized to practice law
- Good standing with the Arizona Corporation Commission
Documents to include with the bid
- Cover Letter (2 pages)
- Exhibit 1 - Transmittal letter and company summary
- Exhibit 4 - Certificate of Insurance
- Exhibit 5 - Good Standing documentation and resumes of assigned attorneys
- References Form
- Conflicts Letter
- Detailed Price/Fee Structure listing hourly rates
- Certification of Proposal form
- Proposer Information sheet
Verify important details
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