What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners and the Palm Beach County Attorney’s Office seek outside legal counsel to provide code compliance services. The selected firm will handle all aspects of litigation, including appeals and counterclaims, for lien foreclosures, money judgment recoveries, injunctive relief, and civil actions to correct or prevent code violations, as well as attend County Commission or shade meetings as needed. Only onshore United States organizations are eligible to bid, and both proposers and their subcontractors must register in the County’s Vendor Self Service system. Proposers must submit one unbound original and one electronic PDF copy on a CD or flash drive to the Palm Beach County Attorney’s Office by December 2, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. local time, while questions are due by November 19, 2026. The County will evaluate price proposals based on the reasonableness of the total price and competitiveness with other offers. The contract will run for one year, with the County paying the selected firm for hourly services.
Scope of work
- Foreclosure of code compliance liens
- Recovery of code compliance money judgments and accrued interest
- Obtaining injunctive relief to achieve code compliance
- Instituting lawful civil actions or proceedings to correct and prevent code violations
- Representation in all aspects of litigation, including related appeals and counterclaims
- Meetings with County Commissioners or presentations at shade or County Commission meetings
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Proposers' Qualifications And Relevant Experience | 35% (35pts) |
| Team/Staff Quality and Overall Expertise | 25% (25pts) |
| Fee Proposal | 25% (25 pts) |
| Location/Accessibility/availability to County | 15% (25pts) |
Minimum qualifications
- All attorneys providing services must be members in good standing of the Florida Bar
- Proposer and all subcontractors must be registered in Palm Beach County Vendor Self Service (VSS) system
- Onshore (USA Organization Only)
Documents to include with your response
- Price Proposal Page(s) (Appendix A), filled out and signed
- Business Information (Appendix B)
- Disclosure of Ownership Interests (Appendix C)
- Drug-Free Workplace Certification (Appendix D)
- Nongovernmental Entity Human Trafficking Affidavit
- List of subcontractors for Commercial Non-Discrimination compliance
- Resumes/profiles, bar license numbers, and board certifications of attorneys
How to submit
- Method
- Hard copy and electronic copy (CD or flash drive)
- Instructions
- Submit one (1) unbound original and one (1) electronic copy in pdf (CD or flash drive) to the Palm Beach County Attorney’s Office. Envelope must be identified with the deadline date and RFP number.
