About this opportunity
AI summaryThe Town Council of the Town of Severance seeks written proposals from law firms to provide contract Town Attorney services. The appointed attorney will deliver comprehensive legal counsel and representation covering home rule municipal issues, contracts, intergovernmental agreements, municipal tax law, land development, personnel, public safety, risk management, and water purchasing projects. Eligible firms must possess at least ten years of Colorado municipal legal experience, propose attorneys actively licensed and in good standing with the Colorado Supreme Court, and maintain business entity good standing with the Colorado Secretary of State. Applicants must submit questions via email to [email protected] by November 20, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. Final electronic proposals are due via email by December 4, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. The Town Council will evaluate submissions based on the depth and breadth of legal experience and expertise, cost of services, and other council-determined qualifications.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- Town of Severance
Scope of work
- Routine legal advice, telephone and personal consultations with Town Council and selected staff
- Review and preparation of staff reports, ordinances, resolutions, agreements, contracts, forms, and documents
- Attendance at regular and special Town Council meetings and requested advisory board meetings
- Legal work for property acquisitions, disposals, public improvements, easement dedications, and right-of-way issues
- Enforcement of Town codes, zoning regulations, and building standards through administrative and judicial actions
- Monitoring pending and current state and federal legislation and court decisions
- Rendering oral and written legal advice and opinions to Council and staff
- Coordination of outside legal counsel as needed and directed
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Depth and breadth of experience and expertise in the practice of law in municipal government operations | Not specified |
| Capability to perform legal services promptly and meet established deadlines | Not specified |
| Ability to attend Town Council and other meetings, as necessary | Not specified |
| Degree of availability for quick response to inquiries from day-to-day operations | Not specified |
| Degree to which firm and attorneys stay current through continued professional development | Not specified |
| Communication skills | Not specified |
| Cost of services | Not specified |
| Other qualifications or criteria as deemed appropriate by the Town Council | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Proposed Town Attorney and backups must hold an active license to practice law in Colorado
- Registered with the Colorado Supreme Court Office of Attorney Regulation Counsel in good standing
- No current suspension, probation, or pending formal disciplinary proceeding
- Proposed Town Attorney must have a minimum of ten (10) years of Colorado municipal law experience
- Business entity proposers must be in good standing with the Colorado Secretary of State
Documents to include with your response
- Cover letter signed by an individual authorized to bind the proposing entity
- General company data including FEIN and entity type
- Evidence of good standing with the Colorado Secretary of State, if applicable
- Specific company information and firm practice description
- Professional chronology, qualifications, and certification of good standing for proposed attorneys
- Malpractice, disciplinary, and regulatory investigation history
- Current clients and potential conflicts of interest disclosures
- Compensation and reimbursement proposal with hourly rates and expense unit rates
- Three professional references within Colorado from the last five years
Key dates
- Issue RFP
- November 6, 2026
- Deadline for Submitting Questions
- November 20, 2026, 4:00 p.m.
- Q&A Posted on BidNet DIRECT
- November 30, 2026
- Deadline to Submit Proposals
- December 4, 4:00 p.m.
- Administrative Interviews
- December 7–11, 2026
- Town Council Presented (Top 2 Candidates)
- January 5, 2027
- Offer & Contract Negotiations
- January 11, 2027
- Appointment of Town Attorney
- February 1, 2027
How to submit
- Method
- Instructions
- An electronic copy of the proposal must be received via email to [email protected] by 4:00 p.m. on December 4, 2026.
Contract details
- Term
- Serves at the pleasure of the Town Council; Town Council may terminate upon sixty (60) days notice with or without cause
- Place of performance
- Severance, Colorado, including availability to hold office hours at the Severance Municipal Office Building
- Insurance and bonding
- Professional liability insurance ($1,000,000 per claim), general liability insurance ($1,000,000 per occurrence), automobile liability insurance ($1,000,000 per accident), and workers compensation insurance, provided by companies authorized in Colorado with 30 days prior written notice of cancellation.