City of Dilley - City Attorney and Municipal Legal Services RFP - 2026
City of DilleyCity · Dilley, TX- Due
- Oct 5, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Sep 22, 2026
- Primary contact
- Natasha Prado
- (830) 965-1624 ext 4
The 30-second brief
The City of Dilley is soliciting proposals from experienced law firms and individual attorneys to provide general municipal legal services, including legal advice and counsel to the City Council, City Administrator, City Secretary, and department heads. Services involve attending City Council meetings, workshops, and executive sessions, reviewing ordinances, resolutions, contracts, agreements, policies, and procurement documents, and advising on Texas municipal law, open meetings, public information, ethics, elections, land use, and personnel matters. The deadline for written questions is September 29, 2026, and sealed proposals are due by October 5, 2026, at 5:00 P.M. Submissions should be mailed or hand-delivered to the City Secretary at City of Dilley, P.O. Box 230 / 116 E. Miller, Dilley, Texas 78017. Evaluation criteria include relevant Texas municipal legal experience, qualifications of assigned attorneys, approach and availability, references, and fee proposal.
Relevant Texas municipal legal experience and qualifications (30), Experience and qualifications of assigned attorney(s) (20), Approach, responsiveness, availability, and understanding of City needs (20), References and record of comparable service (10), Fee proposal and overall value to the City (20)
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Summary
The City of Dilley is soliciting proposals from experienced law firms and individual attorneys to provide general municipal legal services, including legal advice and counsel to the City Council, City Administrator, City Secretary, and department heads.
Services involve attending City Council meetings, workshops, and executive sessions, reviewing ordinances, resolutions, contracts, agreements, policies, and procurement documents, and advising on Texas municipal law, open meetings, public information, ethics, elections, land use, and personnel matters. The deadline for written questions is September 29, 2026, and sealed proposals are due by October 5, 2026, at 5:00 P.M. Submissions should be mailed or hand-delivered to the City Secretary at City of Dilley, P.O. Box 230 / 116 E. Miller, Dilley, Texas 78017. Evaluation criteria include relevant Texas municipal legal experience, qualifications of assigned attorneys, approach and availability, references, and fee proposal.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
9- Cover letter
- Firm/attorney profile
- Qualifications and resumes
- Description of experience
- Proposed approach
- Professional references
- Fee proposal
- Disclosure of actual or potential conflicts of interest
- Proposal Certification
- Submit to
- P.O. Box 230 / 116 E. Miller, Dilley, Texas 78017
- Scope location
- Dilley, TX
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from City of Dilley?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 5, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: P.O. Box 230 / 116 E. Miller, Dilley, Texas 78017. For questions, contact Natasha Prado.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including City of Dilley in TX, 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.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Natasha Prado at (830) 965-1624 ext 4. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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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: "Relevant Texas municipal legal experience and qualifications (30), Experience and qualifications of assigned attorney(s) (20), Approach, responsiveness, availability, and understanding of City needs (..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of Dilley?
All active and historical solicitations from City of Dilley are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, City of Dilley regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
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, Firm/attorney profile, Qualifications and resumes, Description of experience, Proposed approach, Professional references, Fee proposal, Disclosure of actual or potential conflicts of int. Review the full document from City of Dilley for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Dilley, TX. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.