Town of Surfside Beach Attorney RFP 2022-007
Town of Surfside BeachCity · Surfside Beach, SC- Due
- Mar 20, 2023
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Mar 7, 2023
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Robert Clemons
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
The Town of Surfside Beach, South Carolina, is soliciting proposals from qualified attorneys for the appointment of Town Attorney under RFP 2022-007. The selected individual or firm will provide legal guidance to the Mayor, Town Council, and Town Administrator, attend council meetings, draft municipal code sections, review contracts and ordinances, and represent the town in civil litigation. Candidates must be licensed members of the South Carolina State Bar with at least five years of civil practice experience in areas such as commercial law, real estate, torts, or municipal law. The contract is a one-year appointment. Proposals are due by 3:00 p.m. ET on March 20, 2023, and must include a resume, cover letter, fee structure, and proof of professional liability insurance ($1,000,000 per claim).
Resume, Cover letter, Contact information, Response time description, Training capabilities, Statement of grievances, Statement of fee disputes, Statement of lawsuits, Three professional references, Proposed fee structure, Oath of Non-Collusion, Proof of insurance
Respondent's experience, qualifications and references; Overall proposal suitability; Projected cost and cost structure
SUMMARY
The Town of Surfside Beach, South Carolina, is soliciting proposals from qualified attorneys for the appointment of Town Attorney under RFP 2022-007.
The selected individual or firm will provide legal guidance to the Mayor, Town Council, and Town Administrator, attend council meetings, draft municipal code sections, review contracts and ordinances, and represent the town in civil litigation. Candidates must be licensed members of the South Carolina State Bar with at least five years of civil practice experience in areas such as commercial law, real estate, torts, or municipal law. The contract is a one-year appointment. Proposals are due by 3:00 p.m. ET on March 20, 2023, and must include a resume, cover letter, fee structure, and proof of professional liability insurance ($1,000,000 per claim).
EVALUATION CRITERIA
3- Respondent's experience, qualifications and references
- Overall proposal suitability
- Projected cost and cost structure
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
12- Resume
- Cover letter
- Contact information
- Response time description
- Training capabilities
- Statement of grievances
- Statement of fee disputes
- Statement of lawsuits
- Three professional references
- Proposed fee structure
- Oath of Non-Collusion
- Proof of insurance
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Oath of Non-Collusion, Proof of insurance
- Submit to
- William P. Shanahan Jr., Town Administrator, 210 U.S. Highway 17 South, Surfside Beach, SC 29575
- Scope location
- Surfside Beach, SC
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Town of Surfside Beach?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is March 20, 2023. 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: William P. Shanahan Jr., Town Administrator, 210 U.S. Highway 17 South, Surfside Beach, SC 29575. For questions, contact Robert Clemons.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Town of Surfside Beach 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 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 Robert Clemons. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Resume, Cover letter, Contact information, Response time description, Training capabilities, Statement of grievances, Statement of fee disputes, Statement of lawsuits, Three professional references, Proposed fee structure, Oath of Non-Collusion, Proof of insurance. 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: "Respondent's experience, qualifications and references; Overall proposal suitability; Projected cost and cost structure" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Town of Surfside Beach?
All active and historical solicitations from Town of Surfside Beach are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, Town of Surfside Beach 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: Oath of Non-Collusion, Proof of insurance. Review the full document from Town of Surfside Beach for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Surfside Beach, SC. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.