Posted Date : December 19,2019
Product (RFP/RFQ/RFI/Solicitation/Tender/Bid Etc.) ID : LEGAL-4525
Government authority located in Collinsville, Connecticut; USA based organization looking for expert vendor for town counsel and legal services.
[A] Budget: Looking for Proposal
[B] Scope of Service:
Vendor needs to provide town counsel and legal services to the government authority located in Collinsville, CT.
1. Provides legal advice, counsel, services, training, consultation, and opinions to the First Selectman,
Board of Selectmen, Chief Administrative Officer, Boards, Land Use Agencies and all other Boards
and Commissions and all levels of the Town government (with the specific exception of the Board of
Education), on a wide variety of matters. The Town Counsel’s advice includes methods to avoid civil
litigation.
2. Furnishes legal representation at Board of Selectmen meetings and at other meetings as requested. Board of Selectmen meetings are currently scheduled the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month at 7 PM.
3. Appears before courts and administrative agencies to represent the Town’s interests.
4. Prepares and reviews ordinances and resolutions, contracts and other documents for legal accuracy and acceptability as well as approval as to legal form.
5. Assists Town officials and employees to maintain awareness of ethical standards, appearance of
fairness standards, to avoid potential conflicts of interest, prohibited transactions, and the appearance of prohibited transactions.
6. Assists officials and employees to understand the legal roles and duties of their respective offices and interrelationships with others.
7. Provides the First Selectman, Board of Selectmen, Chief Administrative Officer and Administration a legal perspective and advice on various governmental issues.
8. Performs other legal services and tasks as assigned by the First Selectman, Board of Selectmen or
Chief Administrative Officer.
9. Provide legal services connected with real estate transactions, when necessary.
10. Counsel appropriate staff on enforcement of Town ordinances, Town policy and enforcement of
Town building and zoning codes/ regulations.
11. Furnish legal opinions upon request and draft legal documents and instruments required for the
normal operation of the Town.
12. Provide written update on new or existing State or Federal legislation or judicial decisions impacting the Town and suggested action or changes in operations or procedures to assure compliance.
13. Provide advice on Freedom of Information Act issues, records retention and privacy issues.
14. Represent the Town in employment related issues such as contract negotiations, mediation,
arbitration, administrative hearings and in litigation involving the same.
[C] Eligibility:
- Onshore (USA Only);
[D] Work Performance:
Performance of the work will be Offsite. Vendor needs to carry work in their office location.
Budget :
Deadline to Submit Proposals: January 13,2020
Cost to Download This RFP/RFQ/RFI/Solicitation/Tender/Bid Document : 5 US$
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Product (RFP/RFQ/RFI/Solicitation/Tender/Bid Etc.) ID : LEGAL-4525
Government authority located in Collinsville, Connecticut; USA based organization looking for expert vendor for town counsel and legal services.
[A] Budget: Looking for Proposal
[B] Scope of Service:
Vendor needs to provide town counsel and legal services to the government authority located in Collinsville, CT.
1. Provides legal advice, counsel, services, training, consultation, and opinions to the First Selectman,
Board of Selectmen, Chief Administrative Officer, Boards, Land Use Agencies and all other Boards
and Commissions and all levels of the Town government (with the specific exception of the Board of
Education), on a wide variety of matters. The Town Counsel’s advice includes methods to avoid civil
litigation.
2. Furnishes legal representation at Board of Selectmen meetings and at other meetings as requested. Board of Selectmen meetings are currently scheduled the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month at 7 PM.
3. Appears before courts and administrative agencies to represent the Town’s interests.
4. Prepares and reviews ordinances and resolutions, contracts and other documents for legal accuracy and acceptability as well as approval as to legal form.
5. Assists Town officials and employees to maintain awareness of ethical standards, appearance of
fairness standards, to avoid potential conflicts of interest, prohibited transactions, and the appearance of prohibited transactions.
6. Assists officials and employees to understand the legal roles and duties of their respective offices and interrelationships with others.
7. Provides the First Selectman, Board of Selectmen, Chief Administrative Officer and Administration a legal perspective and advice on various governmental issues.
8. Performs other legal services and tasks as assigned by the First Selectman, Board of Selectmen or
Chief Administrative Officer.
9. Provide legal services connected with real estate transactions, when necessary.
10. Counsel appropriate staff on enforcement of Town ordinances, Town policy and enforcement of
Town building and zoning codes/ regulations.
11. Furnish legal opinions upon request and draft legal documents and instruments required for the
normal operation of the Town.
12. Provide written update on new or existing State or Federal legislation or judicial decisions impacting the Town and suggested action or changes in operations or procedures to assure compliance.
13. Provide advice on Freedom of Information Act issues, records retention and privacy issues.
14. Represent the Town in employment related issues such as contract negotiations, mediation,
arbitration, administrative hearings and in litigation involving the same.
[C] Eligibility:
- Onshore (USA Only);
[D] Work Performance:
Performance of the work will be Offsite. Vendor needs to carry work in their office location.
Budget :
Deadline to Submit Proposals: January 13,2020
Cost to Download This RFP/RFQ/RFI/Solicitation/Tender/Bid Document : 5 US$
