2023-02 RFQ City Attorney Services

The City of Doral is seeking a qualified law firm or individual attorney to serve as the City Attorney, providing a full spectrum of municipal legal services on a contractual basis. The scope includes legal counsel to the Mayor, City Council, and City staff; drafting and reviewing ordinances, contracts, and policy; representing the City in all civil litigation; advising on real‑property, zoning, public‑records, procurement, and a wide array of specialized municipal matters; and maintaining a presence at City Council and committee meetings five days a week. Applicants must be Florida‑licensed attorneys with at least ten years of practice and five years of local‑government experience, and must submit a statement of qualifications electronically via DemandStar or the City’s Vendor Registry by the March 6, 2023 deadline. The contract will initially run for one year with up to four one‑year renewal options, and the City will provide office space at City Hall. No specific fee schedule is disclosed; bidders must propose a monthly lump‑sum amount and any hourly rates for specialized services, and maintain at least $5 million in malpractice insurance. • Full‑range municipal legal counsel (advice, drafting, litigation, policy). • Mandatory on‑site presence five days per week at City Hall. • Qualification threshold: ≥ 10 years Florida Bar, ≥ 5 years local‑government experience. • Submission: electronic only, via DemandStar/Vendor Registry by March 6 2023 10:00 AM. • Contract: 1‑year base term with up to four one‑year renewals (maximum 5 years).