REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS CITY ATTORNEY

Agency:	State Government of Texas
State:	Texas
Type of Government:	State & Local
NAICS Category:	541110 - Offices of Lawyers 541330 - Engineering Services
Posted Date:	Mar 28, 2025
Due Date:	Apr 25, 2025
Solicitation No:	2024-2025-004
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Description

Solicitation ID:

2024-2025-004

Status:

Posted

Contact Name:

Natalia Witmer

Contact Number:

(210) 655-0022

Contact Email:

nwitmer@windcrest-tx.gov

Response Due Date:

4/25/2025

Response Due Time:

3:00 PM

Agency/Texas SmartBuy Member Number:

M0157

Posting Requirement:

21+ Days for Solicitation Notice

Solicitation Posting Date:

3/28/2025

Last Modified:

3/28/2025 4:30 pm

Attachment URL: https://www.windcrest-tx.gov/400/Bid-Openings-RFQs-RFPs

Class/Item Code:

96149-Legal Services, Attorneys;

Solicitation Description:

The City of Windcrest (the “ City ” ) issoliciting sealed Requests for Qualifications (RFQ) from a highly qualifiedindividual or firm to provide professional legal services as City Attorney. TheCity Attorney will serve as the legal advisor for the Mayor, City Council, CityManager, boards, committees, the municipal prosecutor and various Citydepartments and will represent the City in all legal matters.

Scope of Services

Thescope of services for which fees and rates are requested include: General representation, special projects, litigation and municipal prosecutions. Theattorney will be required to provide detailed, itemized billing for eachcategory (including general representation), on a monthly basis.

A. General Representation

• Attendance at all City Council meetings, boards andcommissions. (Excluding the Windcrest Economic Development Corporation)

• Consultation with City Council and City staff viatelephone and email during normal business hours.

• Review and/or draft Ordinances, Resolutions, Charter Amendmentsand other documents in which the City has an interest or as required by statechanges or council request.

• Review and/or draft Contracts and other documentsprior to City Council action.

B. Special Projects

• Includes any unusually large projects defined as onethat will require 20 hours or more of attorney time to handle

C. Counsel and Litigation

• Includes both pretrial and trial activities for alllitigation filed by or against the City which is not otherwise covered byinsurance or risk pool coverage.

D. Municipal Court

• Represent the State of Texas in municipal court ormake a recommendation for appointment of a prosecutor to the City Council tohandle municipal court prosecutions. The court is held at (time) on (numberof times) Tuesdaysof each mont

3.Qualifications

Theideal candidate (individual or firm) must possess the following qualifications:

• Experience : Minimum of 5 years of experience in municipal law,including advising local government entities, handling litigation, andproviding legal counsel to public officials.

• Education : Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited lawschool.

• Licensing : Active membership in good standing with the StateBar of Texas and eligibility to practice law in the state.

• Skills & Expertise :Proficiency in municipal law, governmental regulations, litigation, publicpolicy, and contract law. Experience in advising governing bodies and managinglegal risk for municipalities.

• Professionalism : Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, bothin writing and verbally, with elected officials, staff, and the public.

• Conflict of Interest : The selected CityAttorney must not have any conflicts of interest under state law or the City ofWindcrest code of ethics.

4.Submission Requirements

Interestedapplicants must submit the following labeled documents as attachments as partof their RFQ response:

• Attachement A : CoverLetter : A letter summarizing the applicant ’ sinterest in the position, availability, commitment, and approach to providinglegal services to the City of Windcrest .

• Attachment B: Statement of Qualifications : Detailedresponses to the questions in provided bullet point order listed under “5 Statementof Qualifications”

• AttachementC: Fee Schedule : A detailed fee structure, including hourly ratesand/or retainer fees for legal services. Complete the worksheet provided under“6. Fee Schedule”.

• Attachment D: Conflict of Interest

• Attachment E: Sworn Statements

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REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS CITY ATTORNEY

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