City of Duvall - Request for Proposals for City Attorney Services - 2026-01
City of DuvallCity · Duvall, WA- Due
- May 15, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Apr 10, 2026
- Primary contact
- Cynthia McNabb
The 30-second brief
The City of Duvall is requesting proposals from well-qualified law firms or attorneys interested in providing contracted City Attorney services as an independent contractor, beginning July 1, 2026. The scope encompasses comprehensive municipal legal services, including expertise in code enforcement, employment and labor law, land use and planning, public works construction, public records, open public meetings, and efforts to reduce city liability. Submittals are due by May 15, 2026, at 5:00 pm, with questions due by April 24, 2026, directed to Cynthia McNabb, City Administrator via email at [email protected] under bid number 2026-01. Required qualifications include a Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school, Washington State Bar Association licensing in good standing, a minimum of five years of full-time experience as a designated City Attorney, and proof of professional liability insurance with limits not less than $3,000,000.
The minimal qualifications requested to provide City Attorney services for the City of Duvall are: A. Each attorney who would provide services must possess a Juris Doctorate from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association. B. Each attorney who would provide services in the proposed team must be licensed to practice law in the State of Washington and be in good standing with the Washington State Bar Association. C. The proposed designated City Attorney must have a minimum of five (5) years full-time experience as a designated City Attorney in the field of municipal law, with particular experience in law enforcement, public works construction, public records and open public meetings, and employment law. The proposed designated Assistant City Attorney, if one is proposed, must have a minimum of three (3) years’ full-time municipal law experience. D. The selected attorney/law firm will be required to submit proof of professional liability insurance with limits not less than $3,000,000.
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Summary
The City of Duvall is requesting proposals from well-qualified law firms or attorneys interested in providing contracted City Attorney services as an independent contractor, beginning July 1, 2026.
The scope encompasses comprehensive municipal legal services, including expertise in code enforcement, employment and labor law, land use and planning, public works construction, public records, open public meetings, and efforts to reduce city liability. Submittals are due by May 15, 2026, at 5:00 pm, with questions due by April 24, 2026, directed to Cynthia McNabb, City Administrator via email at [email protected] under bid number 2026-01. Required qualifications include a Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school, Washington State Bar Association licensing in good standing, a minimum of five years of full-time experience as a designated City Attorney, and proof of professional liability insurance with limits not less than $3,000,000.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
4- Each attorney who would provide services must possess a Juris Doctorate from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association
- Each attorney who would provide services in the proposed team must be licensed to practice law in the State of Washington and be in good standing with the Washington State Bar Association
- The proposed designated City Attorney must have a minimum of five (5) years full-time experience as a designated City Attorney in the field of municipal law, with particular experience in law enforcement, public works construction, public records and open public meetings, and employment law. The proposed designated Assistant City Attorney, if one is proposed, must have a minimum of three (3) years’ full-time municipal law experience
- The selected attorney/law firm will be required to submit proof of professional liability insurance with limits not less than $3,000,000
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
13- Cover letter and statement of qualifications
- Resumes
- Number of years in business
- Number of staff with resumes
- Statement of service delivery and availability
- Experience description in code enforcement
- Employment law
- Land use and planning
- Liability reduction
- Five professional references
- Conflict of interest list
- Past municipal litigation history
- Pending litigation or bar complaints disclosure
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Scope location
- Duvall, WA
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from City of Duvall?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is May 15, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected]. For questions, contact Cynthia McNabb.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including City of Duvall in WA, 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 Cynthia McNabb. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: The minimal qualifications requested to provide City Attorney services for the City of Duvall are: A. Each attorney who would provide services must possess a Juris Doctorate from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association. B. Each attorney who would provide services in the proposed team. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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Where can I find more RFPs from City of Duvall?
All active and historical solicitations from City of Duvall are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, City of Duvall 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 and statement of qualifications, Resumes, Number of years in business, Number of staff with resumes, Statement of service delivery and availability, Experience description in code enforce. Review the full document from City of Duvall for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Duvall, WA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.