City of North Augusta - City Attorney - General Municipal Legal Services - 2026-004-ADMIN (2026)
City of North Augusta cityCity · North Augusta, SC- Due
- Nov 6, 2026
- 7 days left
- Posted
- Oct 20, 2026
- Contract term
- 3 years
- Primary contact
- Donna Costello
The 30-second brief
The City of North Augusta, South Carolina, is soliciting statements of qualifications from qualified law firms and individual attorneys to provide City Attorney and general municipal legal services. This RFQ is Phase 1 of a two-step, qualifications-based selection under Section 2-253 of the City's purchasing ordinance, leading to a shortlist and subsequent Phase 2 Request for Proposals. Services include legal advice, counsel, opinions, attendance at City Council meetings and study sessions, review and preparation of ordinances, resolutions, contracts, deeds, leases, and litigation oversight. The base contract term is three years with two one-year options to renew. Submissions are due by 4:00 PM on November 6, 2026, with questions due by 5:00 PM on October 30, 2026. Required qualifications include an active South Carolina State Bar membership and at least three years of civil practice experience in local government advisement.
The respondent’s experience, qualifications, and references; Overall responsiveness and suitability
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Summary
The City of North Augusta, South Carolina, is soliciting statements of qualifications from qualified law firms and individual attorneys to provide City Attorney and general municipal legal services.
This RFQ is Phase 1 of a two-step, qualifications-based selection under Section 2-253 of the City's purchasing ordinance, leading to a shortlist and subsequent Phase 2 Request for Proposals. Services include legal advice, counsel, opinions, attendance at City Council meetings and study sessions, review and preparation of ordinances, resolutions, contracts, deeds, leases, and litigation oversight. The base contract term is three years with two one-year options to renew. Submissions are due by 4:00 PM on November 6, 2026, with questions due by 5:00 PM on October 30, 2026. Required qualifications include an active South Carolina State Bar membership and at least three years of civil practice experience in local government advisement.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
3- The respondent’s experience
- Qualifications
- References; Overall responsiveness and suitability
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
9- Résumé(s)
- Cover letter
- Contact information
- Description of response times
- Identification of types of training
- Statement of grievances
- Statement of fee disputes
- Statement of lawsuits
- Three professional references
- Submit to
- City of North Augusta, Attention: Donna Costello, Procurement Specialist, 100 Georgia Avenue, North Augusta, SC 29841
- Duration
- 60 months
- Scope location
- North Augusta, SC
- Reported agency
- City of North Augusta
Questions about this RFQ
How do I respond to this RFQ from City of North Augusta city?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 6, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: City of North Augusta, Attention: Donna Costello, Procurement Specialist, 100 Georgia Avenue, North Augusta, SC 29841. For questions, contact Donna Costello.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFQ?
Most government agencies, including City of North Augusta city in SC, 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 RFQ 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 Donna Costello. 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: "The respondent’s experience, qualifications, and references; Overall responsiveness and suitability" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of North Augusta city?
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What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 3 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of November 6, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this RFQ?
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: Résumé(s), cover letter, contact information, description of response times, identification of types of training, statement of grievances, statement of fee disputes, statement of lawsuits, three profe. Review the full document from City of North Augusta city for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: North Augusta, SC. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.