City Attorney Legal Counsel Services for the City of Chowchilla

The City of Chowchilla requires offsite city attorney legal counsel services to support the City Council, City Administrator, and City staff on municipal law issues. The selected vendor will provide legal opinions, advice, and consultation on matters including the Brown Act, Public Records Act, land use, real estate, contracts, environmental law, tort liability, and Proposition 218. Responsibilities also include reviewing, approving, and preparing ordinances, resolutions, staff reports, contracts, leases, and other legal documents. Eligibility is limited to USA onshore organizations, and the successful firm must provide proof of required general liability, auto liability, professional liability, errors and omissions, and workers' compensation insurance. Proposals must be submitted electronically via OpenGov by 3:00 PM PST on Thursday, December 3, 2026, while inquiries are due through OpenGov by Friday, November 27, 2026. Proposals will be evaluated based on qualifications and experience, cost/pricing, technical approach, responsiveness, and reference checks. Proposers must include pricing details such as unit rates for expense reimbursements, billing procedures, and in-service training costs.