Labor Attorney Services
- Client
- City of Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Solicitation No.
- 96150-009.0
- Posted
- 10/22/2026
- Category
- Legal Services
- Budget
- Looking for Proposals
- NAICS
- —
- Set-aside
- —
- Contact
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Description
AI GeneratedThe government authority located in Kalamazoo, Michigan requires a vendor to provide labor attorney services. The selected vendor must handle labor counsel services, collective bargaining, Act 312 arbitration, grievance arbitration, unfair labor practice charges, and representation before the Michigan Employment Relations Commission. All work will be performed offsite over a two-year contract period. Only USA-based organizations are eligible to bid for this opportunity. Prospective applicants must submit all questions no later than October 27, 2026, and the authority is currently requesting proposals to determine the budget.
Key solicitation details
AI-extracted from 96150-009.0-rfp-document.pdf. Confirm against the original documents before bidding.
The City of Kalamazoo, Michigan is soliciting sealed proposals from qualified firms to provide labor attorney services. The selected firm will meet the labor counsel requirements of the City, working closely with the Human Resources Department and City Attorney's office. Firms licensed to provide legal services in the State of Michigan are eligible to submit proposals.
- Issued by
- City of Kalamazoo, Michigan
- RFP Issue Date
- October 9, 2026
- Deadline for Written Questions
- October 27, 2026
- Response to Questions Posted Online (Addendum)
- November 3, 2026
- Proposals Due
- November 10, 2026 at 3:30 p.m. Local Time
- How to submit
- Sealed hard copy and USB thumb drive via mail, in-person, or drop box
- Submission details
- Submit one paper copy and one electronic copy on a USB thumb drive in a sealed envelope to Purchasing Division, 241 West South Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49007. Electronic proposals will not be accepted.
- Contract term
- Two years
- Place of performance
- Kalamazoo, MI / Offsite
- Insurance and bonding
- Workers Compensation; Commercial General Liability with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence and aggregate; Comprehensive professional liability with limits no less than $1,000,000 aggregate.
How proposals are evaluated
| Experience of the Firm | 40 Points |
| Experience and qualifications of the Lead Attorney, particularly in Michigan public sector labor law generally, and Act 312 specifically | 50 Points |
| Experience and qualification of firm's personnel assigned to this contract | 50 Points |
| Depth and stability of the Firm | 30 Points |
| Accessibility and responsiveness of attorneys and staff | 20 Points |
| Price | 10 Points |
Scope of work
- Labor counsel services
- Collective bargaining
- Act 312 arbitration
- Grievance arbitration
- Unfair labor practice charges
- Representation before the Michigan Employment Relations Commission
Minimum qualifications
- Licensed to provide legal services in the State of Michigan
- Must not be in default on the payment of taxes, licenses, or other monies due to the City of Kalamazoo
Documents to include with the bid
- Proposal and Award page(s)
- Sub-Contracting Information form
- Qualifications Questionnaire
- Resumes of key personnel
- List of similar projects performed over the last five (5) years
- City of Kalamazoo Ex-Offender Policy Checklist
- One-page cover letter
- Organizational chart
- Signed acknowledgment of addenda (if applicable)
Verify important details
Document checkConfirm submission instructions and amendments with the issuing agency before responding.
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