City of Biddeford - Municipal Legal Counsel to Assist the Biddeford Charter Revision Commission - RFP
City of BiddefordCity · Biddeford, ME- Due
- Nov 9, 2026
- 2 days left
- Posted
- Oct 26, 2026
- Primary contact
- Norman Belanger
The 30-second brief
The City of Biddeford Charter Revision Commission seeks proposals from qualified attorneys or law firms to serve as Legal Counsel to provide legal advice regarding municipal law, municipal best practices, charter reviews, drafting proposed amendments, and procedural guidance. The selected counsel will assist with legal review, comparable examples from similar municipalities, drafting enforceable charter language, and helping prepare the preliminary report due in March 2027. Proposals are due by November 9, 2026, via email to [email protected] with a cc to [email protected]. Evaluation criteria include specific experience with municipal law, qualifications of assigned personnel, proposed work plan, and cost structure.
Specific experience with municipal law, work with similar municipalities, and Charter revisions; Qualifications and background of the Legal Counsel who will be assigned to this project; Proposed work plan, responsiveness, and ability to meet the Charter Commission’s timeline; Cost and Fee Structure
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Summary
The City of Biddeford Charter Revision Commission seeks proposals from qualified attorneys or law firms to serve as Legal Counsel to provide legal advice regarding municipal law, municipal best practices, charter reviews, drafting proposed amendments, and procedural guidance.
The selected counsel will assist with legal review, comparable examples from similar municipalities, drafting enforceable charter language, and helping prepare the preliminary report due in March 2027. Proposals are due by November 9, 2026, via email to [email protected] with a cc to [email protected]. Evaluation criteria include specific experience with municipal law, qualifications of assigned personnel, proposed work plan, and cost structure.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
4- Specific experience with municipal law, work with similar municipalities, and Charter revisions
- Qualifications and background of the Legal Counsel who will be assigned to this project
- Proposed work plan, responsiveness, and ability to meet the Charter Commission’s timeline
- Cost and Fee Structure
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
6- Cover Letter
- Charter and Municipal Law Expertise
- Assigned Personnel
- Project Methodology and Timeline
- References
- Fee Proposal
- Submit to
- [email protected]; [email protected]
- Scope location
- Biddeford, ME
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from City of Biddeford?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 9, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected]; [email protected]. For questions, contact Norman Belanger.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including City of Biddeford in ME, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Specific experience with municipal law, work with similar municipalities, and Charter revisions; Qualifications and background of the Legal Counsel who will be assigned to this project; Proposed work..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
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What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Cover Letter, Charter and Municipal Law Expertise, Assigned Personnel, Project Methodology and Timeline, References, Fee Proposal. Review the full document from City of Biddeford for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Biddeford, ME. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.