City of Safford Request for Qualifications for City Attorney Services

The City of Safford requests statements of qualifications and fee proposals from qualified attorneys or law firms to serve as City Attorney. The selected attorney will provide daily legal advice, attend regular City Council meetings, furnish monthly and quarterly reports, assist operating departments, and support real estate, utility, and municipal compliance matters. Eligible respondents must be licensed and in good standing in the State of Arizona, possess municipal law experience, and show familiarity with Council-Manager government. The City will only accept proposals from law firms with experience representing Arizona municipalities. Applicants must deliver eight printed and bound hard copies to the City Clerk's Office by 5:00 p.m. on November 30, 2026, with an anticipated start date of January 1, 2027. Submittals must detail qualifications, competence, capacity, a work schedule, and cost estimates, and the City will evaluate proposals based on qualifications, experience, approach, references, and cost.