VENTURA RIVER WATER DISTRICT
409 OLD BALDWIN RD
OJAI, CA 93023
NOTICE INVITING PROPOSALS - FOR GENERAL LEGAL COUNSEL
RFP Number: VRWD-2026-01
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVE THAT THE Ventura River Water District, hereinafter referred to as
“District,” is interested in receiving proposals from qualified firms that are able to provide
general counsel services to the District as its designated General Legal Counsel.
A digital copy of the Request for Proposal (RFP) can be downloaded at:
https://vrwd.box.com/v/RFP-LegalServices or on the District’s website. The RFP document
includes background information, scope of services, minimum qualification requirements,
specifications, submission, requirements and delineates the evaluation and selection
process. Proposers are solely responsible for ensuring their submittal is received by the
District by the deadline. Proposals shall be submitted in PDF format with the subject header:
“Proposal – General Legal Counsel Services.” RFP documents must be received by the
District no later than 4:00 p.m. Pacific Time, on June 3, 2026, at the following email address:
alma@vrwd.ca.gov.
RFP documents and/or modifications received after the time and date specified above will not
be considered. The District reserves the right to reject all submittals. The District is not liable
for any costs incurred by a firm or individual in response to this RFP. Acceptance of any
submittal pursuant to this RFP shall not constitute any implied intent to enter into a contract.
The contract award, if any, will be given to the qualified firm, who in the District’s sole
discretion is best able to perform the required services in a manner most beneficial to the
District.
The award will be based on qualifications and the best value to the District. This RFP does not
obligate the District to award a contract, and the District reserves the right to cancel the
solicitation if it is considered to be in the District’s best interests. If you have any questions
regarding this RFP, please call the District’s General Manager, Alma Quezada, at 805-707-
4086 or email, alma@vrwd.ca.gov, prior to the above-mentioned deadline for submissions.
Project budget is $35,000.
Alma Quezada, General Manager
Ventura River Water District
Publication: Ojai Valley News
Publication Date: April 24, 2026