City of San Juan Bautista - Request for Proposal for City Attorney and Municipal Legal Services - 2026
City of San Juan BautistaCity · San Juan Bautista, CA- Due
- Nov 6, 2026
- 8 days left
- Posted
- Sep 21, 2026
- Contract term
- 2 years
- Primary contact
- Ashley Collick
The 30-second brief
The City of San Juan Bautista seeks qualified law firms and attorneys to provide comprehensive City Attorney and municipal legal services under a professional services agreement. The selected firm will advise the City Council, City Manager, and municipal staff on California municipal law, the Brown Act, Public Records Act, land use, CEQA, public works, utilities, labor and employment, code enforcement, and municipal finance. The anticipated initial term is two years with up to three optional one-year extensions. Proposals must be submitted electronically by November 6, 2026, at 5:00 P.M. PST, following a qualifications-based best-value procurement methodology.
Qualifications and relevant municipal experience (25 points), Proposed City Attorney and legal team (25 points), Service delivery, responsiveness, continuity, and transition approach (25 points), References, conflicts, disclosures, and demonstrated professional judgment (10 points), Cost, fee transparency, and overall value (10 points), Clarity, completeness, and responsiveness of proposal (5 points)
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Summary
The City of San Juan Bautista seeks qualified law firms and attorneys to provide comprehensive City Attorney and municipal legal services under a professional services agreement.
The selected firm will advise the City Council, City Manager, and municipal staff on California municipal law, the Brown Act, Public Records Act, land use, CEQA, public works, utilities, labor and employment, code enforcement, and municipal finance. The anticipated initial term is two years with up to three optional one-year extensions. Proposals must be submitted electronically by November 6, 2026, at 5:00 P.M. PST, following a qualifications-based best-value procurement methodology.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
24- Signed cover letter and authorized representative information
- Acknowledgment of all addenda
- Executive summary
- Firm profile and capacity
- Proposed City Attorney
- Deputy/backup
- Team resumes
- Legal Expertise Matrix
- Relevant California municipal experience
- Service delivery
- Responsiveness
- Weekly office-hours
- Legislative-update
- Institutional-knowledge approach
- 30/60/90-day transition plan
- Conflicts and independence disclosure
- Claims
- Litigation
- Discipline
- Performance disclosures
- At least five public-agency references
- Requested exceptions and proposed contract revisions
- Appendix C certification
- Separate cost proposal using Appendix B
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Duration
- 36 months
- Scope location
- San Juan Bautista, CA
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from City of San Juan Bautista?
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: [email protected]. For questions, contact Ashley Collick.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including City of San Juan Bautista in CA, 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 Ashley Collick. 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 and relevant municipal experience (25 points), Proposed City Attorney and legal team (25 points), Service delivery, responsiveness, continuity, and transition approach (25 points), Refe..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of San Juan Bautista?
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What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 2 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 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: Signed cover letter and authorized representative information, Acknowledgment of all addenda, Executive summary, Firm profile and capacity, Proposed City Attorney, deputy/backup, team resumes, and Leg. Review the full document from City of San Juan Bautista for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: San Juan Bautista, CA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.