Town Attorney
| Agency: | Enfield town |
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| State: | Connecticut |
| Type of Government: | State & Local |
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| Posted Date: | Nov 19, 2025 |
| Due Date: | Dec 19, 2025 |
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| Bid Title: |
Town Attorney
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| Category: | Town of Enfield, General Government |
| Status: | Open |
| Bid Recipient: | Director of Finance, Town of Enfield, 820 Enfield Street, Enfield, CT 06082 |
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TOWN OF ENFIELD
820 Enfield Street,
Enfield, Connecticut 06082
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
FOR
TOWN ATTORNEY
November 19, 2025
Sealed proposals for the service named above will be received at the office of the Director of
Finance until 11:00 a.m., Friday, December 19, 2025. Thereafter, proposals will be opened in
public and the names of those submitting proposals read aloud or opened and read aloud pursuant to
the applicable provisions of the Governor’s Executive Orders.
Specifications and proposal documents may be obtained from Matthew Coppler at telephone
number (860) 253-6350 or the Town’s website, www.enfield-ct.gov/bids.aspx.
The Town of Enfield reserves the right to accept or reject any, all, or any part of proposals,
to waive formalities or informalities, and to make an award that is deemed to be in the best interests
of the Town.
The Town is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Disadvantaged,
minority, small and women-owned business enterprises are encouraged to respond.
John A. Wilcox
Director of Finance
EOE/AA
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TOWN OF ENFIELD, CONNECTICUT
STANDARD INSTRUCTIONS
PURPOSE: The Town of Enfield is seeking proposals from qualified attorneys (or small firm) to
provide legal services to the Town to fill the term of Town Attorney from date of appointment
through December 31, 2027. This position, which is compensated annually between $75,000 -
$110,000 (based on experience), may lead to subsequent Council appointments. No other benefits
are offered with this position.
1. Interested attorneys should submit a proposal in accordance with the requirements and
directions herein.
2. SCOPE OF SERVICES: The Town Attorney will provide legal representation in court
and legal advice to the Town Council and administration on a variety of matters pertaining to all
aspects of Town governance. Examples of legal services would include review of proposed
ordinances and regulations, review and interpretation of state and federal law, enforcement of
municipal code, representation in claims and suits initiated by the Town, all other matters typically
associated with the operation of the Town, and other services as directed by the Town Council.
Attendance at Town Council meetings (first and third Mondays) and other meetings as requested
will be required.
3. REQUIRED INFORMATION: The following information shall be submitted:
a. A background statement including the name of the individual/firm, capabilities,
history, legal education, professional experience, and other general
introductory information.
b. A strong background in Connecticut Statutes relating to municipal governance law
and relevant state regulations is required. A statement of qualifications to include
prior experience in legal matters associated with municipal code enactment and
enforcement, planning and zoning issues, and issues that have the potential to come
before a Town Council. Per the Town Charter the Town Attorney shall be an
attorney admitted to practice law in the state of Connecticut for a minimum of five
(5) years.
c. A summary of areas of associated experience including the types of services
provided to past and present governmental entities include but are not limited to:
(Note: Legal services sought by the Town may, or may not, include the following
at any particular point in time. Respondents must clearly indicate which services
described below can be provided by Respondent and which services Respondent
would seek the services of alternate counsel.)
1. Meetings. Includes attendance at Town Council meetings and other
meetings of Committees or Commissions (especially Executive Sessions)
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as needed. Please consult the Town’s website for the schedule of Council
and other agencies meetings.
2. General Legal. Includes all other matters typically associated with
municipal government operations and other services as may be directed by
the Town Council and Town Manager. Effective verbal and written
communication skills are essential since information must be readily
understood by elected and appointed officials, Town staff and the public.
3. Contract/document. Review and drafting of contracts and documents,
ordinance drafting, charter and statute interpretations, legal opinions.
Familiarity with Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and real estate
transactions.
4. Litigation. Ability to manage/conduct/oversee litigation in all courts (state
and federal/trial and appellate). Not often needed for trial work except in
the event of a very significant legal matter. An hourly litigation rate may be
negotiated.
5. General Employment. Includes all aspects of employment law from
recruitment to termination as well as collective bargaining
support/expertise, arbitration, managing grievance procedures/appeals,
discrimination in the workplace claims, pension and benefit administration
and drafting policies and procedures such as employee handbooks.
Constitutional Law experience is desirable. The Town reserves the right to
retain outside labor counsel in any matter at their sole discretion.
6. Criminal Law. Advise Police Department on proper police operating
procedures when necessary.
7. Administrative Legal Matters. Familiarity and experience with
administrative substance, process, and hearings including, but not limited
to, FOIC, Tax, Land Use. Familiarity with environmental and natural
resource regulation, including the management and regulation of solid
waste, hazardous waste, water, air and other forms of pollution, zoning,
planning, inland wetlands laws, zoning board of appeals, and regulations
and managing administrative appeals associated with same; working with
agencies in preparing and drafting administrative decisions.
d. A description of how legal services will be supplied to the Town and general
approach to serving as the Town’s attorney and how these services would be billed.
e. A list of references identifying other governmental entities that have been
represented by the law firm or individual in the last five (5) years.
f. A listing of grievances, with the outcome, against the law firm or individual
attorney within the past ten (10) years.
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g. Evidence the attorney is a member of the Connecticut Bar and fully qualified to
practice law in all the courts of Connecticut.
h. Insurance:
Provider shall agree to maintain in force at all times during the contract the
following minimum coverages. Insurance shall be written with Carriers approved
in the State of Connecticut and with a minimum AM Best's Rating of "A" VIII. In
addition, all Carriers are subject to approval by the Town of Enfield. Minimum
Limits:
• Commercial General Liability Each Occurrence $1,000,000, $2,000,000
Aggregate. Town of Enfield shall be named as an Additional Insured on a
primary non-contributory basis for ongoing and completed operations. Waiver
of Subrogation to be provided.
• Auto Liability Combined Single Limit $1,000,000 for all owned, hired, and
non-owned vehicles for property damage and liability. Town of Enfield shall
be named as an Additional Insured.
• Umbrella/Excess Liability $1,000,000 and $1,000,000 Aggregate. General
Liability, Auto Liability, Professional Liability and Workers' Compensation to
be listed as underlying coverages. Umbrella/Excess Liability to follow form
with respect to Additional Insured and Waiver of Subrogation.
• Professional Liability/Errors and Omissions coverage to be provided with a
$1,000,000 limit per claim and $1,000,000 annual aggregate.
• Workers' Compensation - For all the employees employed on said Work shall
be maintained in accordance with Connecticut's Workers' Compensation Act.
Waiver of Subrogation to be provided.
• A thirty (30) day Notice of Cancellation applies for the Town of Enfield.
If any policy is written on a "Claims Made" basis, the policy must be continually
renewed for a minimum of two (2) years from the completion date of this contract.
If the policy is replaced and/or the retroactive date is changed, then the expiring
policy must be endorsed to extend the reporting period for claims for the policy in
effect during the contract for two (2) years from the completion date.
4. SUBMISSION: One (1) original and eleven (11) copies of all proposals must be submitted
in a sealed envelope clearly marked “RFP for Town Attorney”. If forwarded by mail or courier,
the sealed envelope must be addressed to “Director of Finance, Town of Enfield, 820 Enfield
Street, Enfield Connecticut 06082”. Proposals must be at the office of the Director of Finance by
the time of the Public Proposal Opening date, 11:00 a.m., Friday, December 19, 2025. Postmarks
are NOT an acceptable waiver of this policy. Corrections and/or modifications received after the
first proposal is publicly opened will not be accepted.
Questions regarding this request, or any clarifications thereof, should be directed to Matthew
Coppler, Town Manager, at (860) 253-6350.
5. SELECTION PROCESS: The Town Attorney Review Committee will recommend to the
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Town Council candidates to be interviewed. Town Council will conduct interviews with the
selected candidates. The selection will occur no later than the January 30, 2026 Town Council
meeting.
6. AWARDING THE PROPOSAL: The Town of Enfield reserves the right to accept or
reject, any, all or any part of proposals, to waive formalities or informalities, and to make an award
that is deemed to be in the best interests of the Town. It is the Town’s policy to not award to those
who owe Town of Enfield prior year(s) property taxes.
7. FAIR EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES: The Respondent agrees not to discriminate
against any employee or applicant for employment in the performance of this proposal’s work with
respect to hire, tenure, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment due to race, sex, age,
religion, national origin, or other condition proscribed by State or Federal law.
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