City of Eunice - Legal Services - Legal 2026
City of EuniceCity · Eunice, NM- Due
- Jun 15, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Apr 29, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Shannon Cummins
- (575) 394-2576
The 30-second brief
The City of Eunice, New Mexico, is requesting sealed proposals from qualified attorneys or law firms to provide professional legal services on an on-call, as-needed basis as outside legal counsel. Services include advising the Mayor, City Council, and City Manager; drafting and reviewing ordinances, resolutions, and contracts; providing legal opinions and research; representing the City in litigation and administrative proceedings; handling employment, code enforcement, land use, and economic development matters; and other municipal legal services as needed. The submission deadline is June 15, 2026. The initial contract term is one year with options to renew annually for up to four years.
Qualifications, experience, billing rates, references, disclosure of conflicts of interest
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Summary
The City of Eunice, New Mexico, is requesting sealed proposals from qualified attorneys or law firms to provide professional legal services on an on-call, as-needed basis as outside legal counsel.
Services include advising the Mayor, City Council, and City Manager; drafting and reviewing ordinances, resolutions, and contracts; providing legal opinions and research; representing the City in litigation and administrative proceedings; handling employment, code enforcement, land use, and economic development matters; and other municipal legal services as needed. The submission deadline is June 15, 2026. The initial contract term is one year with options to renew annually for up to four years.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
5- Qualifications
- Experience
- Billing rates
- References
- Disclosure of conflicts of interest
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
6- Required procurement forms
- Qualifications
- Experience
- Billing rates
- References
- Disclosure of conflicts of interest
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Duration
- 60 months
- Scope location
- Eunice, New Mexico
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from City of Eunice?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is June 15, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected]. For questions, contact Shannon Cummins.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including City of Eunice in NM, 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 Shannon Cummins at (575) 394-2576. 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: "Qualifications, experience, billing rates, references, disclosure of conflicts of interest" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of Eunice?
All active and historical solicitations from City of Eunice are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, City of Eunice regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 1 year. Contract terms may include renewal options.
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: required procurement forms, qualifications, experience, billing rates, references, disclosure of conflicts of interest. Review the full document from City of Eunice for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Eunice, New Mexico. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.