Request for Proposal Legal Services
This Request for Proposal Legal Services requires a bidder to
clearly set forth its proposal for providing legal services. This
form will ensure that potential bidders respond factually, which
will allow the requester to analyze the information and make the
best choice. Specific terms can easily be inserted into this request
to ensure a tailored result for the user.
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL LEGAL SERVICES
The ______________ [Instruction: insert name of party sending out request for proposal]
(“Solicitor”) is soliciting proposals from bidders to provide legal services for ______________
[Instruction: insert name of organization that requires services] located in ______________
[Instruction: insert city and state].
______________ [Five (5)] [Comment: These numbers are not provided for by law, but can
be any number the user chooses] copies of the proposal package must be submitted on or
before ______________ [Instruction: insert date and time]. They can be mailed to
____________________________ [Instruction: insert mailing location] or dropped off at
____________________________ [Instruction: insert address]. Proposals shall be sent in a
sealed envelope.
Inquiries pertaining to this solicitation should be directed to ______________ [Instruction:
insert name and position of person], who can be reached at ______________ [Instruction:
insert contact information].
1. Description of Need for Services: ______________ [Instruction: insert a detailed
description of the reason for obtaining legal services, including details on the location
and special considerations].
2. Description of Work: The work will include, at a minimum, the following elements:
A. This is a requirements contract; there is no guarantee of a specific level of legal services
required, in either number of cases or dollar amount. Average annual billings in the past
amount to approximately $______________ [Instruction: insert amount].
B. One attorney must be designated as a liaison to the Solicitor, and will be responsible for
ensuring a functional, working relationship.
C. Only attorneys previously approved by Solicitor may perform work or appear on behalf
of the Solicitor.
D. Billing each month shall include: Date work performed, attorney or staff, person
performing the work, a brief description of the work performed, and the time and amount.
E. The Solicitor will be responsible for any sanctions, fines, interest and any other
additional costs imposed by a Court.
F. Costs typically described as overhead and other costs of doing business do not constitute
allowable billing.
G. Bidder must have ability in the following areas of law: Contract Law, Environmental
Law. Administrative Law, General and Public Liability, insurance protection and
liability defense, Corporate and Commercial Law, Intellectual Property and Licensing,
Errors and Omissions, Real Estate and bonds, Electronic media issues, Taxation, Federal
and State Grants, Defense -
H. ______________ [Instruction: insert any additional elements of the work]
[Comment: user should edit the Description of Work to reflect the specific needs of the
user]
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3. Required Elements of Proposal: Each proposal is limited to ______________ [fifteen (15)]
[Comment: These numbers are not provided for by law, but can be any number the user
chooses] single-sided pages, and should present the development team qualifications for this
project and shall identify the following:
A. Format and instructions for preparing the proposal
B. Cover/signature page
C. Legal Qualifications - include a general description of the firm and its background as it
relates to the needed services
D. Qualifications of Staff - include a general description of the firm’s staffing and their
background as it relates to these services.
E. Budget
F. Proposal must contain all associated fees and include consumables.______________
[Instruction: insert any additional proposal elements]
[Comment: For each element of the proposal, set forth the specific details that need to be
included]
4. Selection Criteria: Solicitor will analyze and rate the proposals pursuant to the following
criteria:
A. Soundness of Approach ______________ %[Instruction: insert corresponding
weight given to this criterion]
B. Demonstrated past performance ______________ %[Instruction: insert
corresponding weight given to this criterion]
C. Organizational Capacity ______________ %[Instruction: insert corresponding weight
given to this criterion]
D. Program design ______________ %[Instruction: insert corresponding weight given
to this criterion]
E. Qualifications of Individuals performing the service ______________ % [Instruction:
insert corresponding weight given to this criterion]
F. Budget Consideration ______________ %[Instruction: insert corresponding weight
given to this criterion]
[Comment: user should edit this section to set forth the specific criteria that user will use]
Following evaluation of the Proposals, the Solicitor will interview up to the
______________ [five (5)] [Comment: These numbers are not provided for by law, but
can be any number the user chooses] of the prospective consultants to provide legal
services.
5. Schedule: The Solicitor’s proposed schedule for consultant selection, subject to change, is as
follows:
A. Advertise for Proposals ______________ [Instruction: insert date].
B. Pre-proposal meeting ______________ [Instruction: insert date and time].
C. Deadline for Submittal of Proposals ______________ [Instruction: insert date and
time]. Late proposals may or may not be considered.
D. Preliminary Selection of Firms ______________ [Instruction: insert date].
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E. Notify Firms Chosen for Interviews (Solicitor Option) ______________ [Instruction:
insert date].
F. Interviews ______________ [Instruction: insert date].
G. Final Selection ______________ [Instruction: insert date].
H. Complete Contract Negotiations ______________ [Instruction: insert date].
I. Execution of Agreement ______________ [Instruction: insert date].
6. Terms and Conditions: The Solicitor reserves the right to change the RFP process at any
time. This solicitation does not obligate the Solicitor to reimburse respondents for any costs
incurred in setting forth a proposal. This solicitation does not obligate the Solicitor to accept
or contract for any expressed or implied services. Finally, the Solicitor reserves the right to
award the contract to the next most qualified bidder if the selected bidder does not execute a
contract within ______________ [thirty (30)] [Comment: These numbers are not
provided for by law, but can be any number the user chooses] days after the award of the
proposal.
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