Pueblo County School District 70 - Independent Legal Counsel - RFP 2026-01 (2026)
Pueblo County School District 70School · Pueblo, CO- Due
- Aug 21, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Aug 5, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
The 30-second brief
Pueblo County School District 70 seeks proposals from qualified attorneys and law firms licensed in Colorado to serve as independent legal counsel for the Board of Education. The work involves board governance and authority, Colorado Open Meetings Law (COML), Colorado Open Records Act (CORA), board policy and governance documents, ethics and conflicts of interest, superintendent governance matters, elections, executive sessions, board training, meeting attendance, legal opinions, settlements, disputes, and coordination with district counsel. The initial contract term is one year, with potential for annual renewal options upon mutual written agreement. Proposals are due by August 21, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. MDT through the BidNet portal, with questions due by August 11, 2026. Evaluation criteria include qualifications and relevant experience (35 points), board governance and independence (25 points), approach, availability, and service model (20 points), cost and overall value (15 points), and references (10 points).
Independent legal counsel services for the Board of Education, Including advisory services on board governance, Colorado Open Meetings Law, Colorado Open Records Act, Board policies, Ethics, Superintendent governance matters, Elections, Executive sessions, Board training, Meeting attendance, Legal opinions, Settlements, And disputes.
Qualifications and relevant experience (35), Board governance and independence (25), Approach, availability, and service model (20), Cost and overall value (15), References (10)
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Summary
Pueblo County School District 70 seeks proposals from qualified attorneys and law firms licensed in Colorado to serve as independent legal counsel for the Board of Education.
The work involves board governance and authority, Colorado Open Meetings Law (COML), Colorado Open Records Act (CORA), board policy and governance documents, ethics and conflicts of interest, superintendent governance matters, elections, executive sessions, board training, meeting attendance, legal opinions, settlements, disputes, and coordination with district counsel. The initial contract term is one year, with potential for annual renewal options upon mutual written agreement. Proposals are due by August 21, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. MDT through the BidNet portal, with questions due by August 11, 2026. Evaluation criteria include qualifications and relevant experience (35 points), board governance and independence (25 points), approach, availability, and service model (20 points), cost and overall value (15 points), and references (10 points).
EVALUATION CRITERIA
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
14- Independent legal counsel services for the Board of Education
- Including advisory services on board governance
- Colorado Open Meetings Law
- Colorado Open Records Act
- Board policies
- Ethics
- Superintendent governance matters
- Elections
- Executive sessions
- Board training
- Meeting attendance
- Legal opinions
- Settlements
- Disputes
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
12- Cover letter
- Firm or attorney profile
- Relevant Colorado school-board and public-governance experience
- Appendix A Proposal Response Checklist
- Appendix B Fee Proposal Form
- Appendix C Conflict and Independence Disclosure
- Appendix D References and Experience
- Appendix E Proposal Certification and Non-Collusion
- Proof of insurance
- Sample engagement agreement
- Exceptions or deviations if any
- Acknowledgement of all BidNet addenda
REQUIRED STAFFING
6- Submit to
- https://district70co.community.diligentoneplatform.com/document/eecbd544-6339-4cd9-af1b-a9804898a197
- Scope location
- Pueblo, CO
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Pueblo County School District 70?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is August 21, 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: https://district70co.community.diligentoneplatform.com/document/eecbd544-6339-4cd9-af1b-a9804898a197.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Pueblo County School District 70 in CO, 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.
What staffing is required for this project?
This solicitation outlines specific staffing requirements. The required roles include: Primary attorney, Backup attorney, Other partner/shareholder, Associate attorney, Paralegal/legal assistant, Other timekeeper. Proposers should demonstrate relevant qualifications and experience for each required role.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Independent legal counsel services for the Board of Education, Including advisory services on board governance, Colorado Open Meetings Law, Colorado Open Records Act, Board policies, Ethics, Superintendent governance matters, Elections, Executive sessions, Board training, Meeting attendance, Legal o. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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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 experience (35), Board governance and independence (25), Approach, availability, and service model (20), Cost and overall value (15), References (10)" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Pueblo County School District 70?
All active and historical solicitations from Pueblo County School District 70 are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Pueblo County School District 70 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: Cover letter, firm or attorney profile, relevant Colorado school-board and public-governance experience, Appendix A Proposal Response Checklist, Appendix B Fee Proposal Form, Appendix C Conflict and I. Additionally, proposals should address staffing requirements as outlined in the solicitation. Review the full document from Pueblo County School District 70 for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Pueblo, CO. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.