Request for Proposals City Attorney Legal Services

The City of Willcox, AZ is soliciting proposals from qualified law firms or individual attorneys to serve as the City Attorney on an as‑needed, flexible basis. The selected counsel will provide general municipal legal services—including drafting ordinances, reviewing contracts, advising on open‑meeting and public‑records laws, and representing the City in negotiations or litigation—while coordinating with the Arizona Municipal Risk Retention Pool and other specialized counsel. The engagement is open‑ended with no guaranteed minimum hours; historical usage ranges from 0 to approximately 10 hours per week. Proposers must submit a sealed proposal by 8:00 a.m. on November 5, 2026 and include detailed team qualifications, hourly rates, and any alternative fee structures. • Provide general municipal legal counsel to City Manager, Council, and departments. • Draft/review ordinances, contracts, policies, inter‑governmental agreements, and real‑property documents. • Advise on Arizona Open Meeting Law, Public Records Law, procurement, elections, and conflicts‑of‑interest matters. • Represent the City in negotiations, hearings, and court proceedings as needed. • Coordinate with AMRRP, insurance, bond, and specialized counsel. • No minimum service hours; anticipated workload 0‑10 hrs/week. • Proposals due Nov 5, 2026 8:00 a.m.; questions due Oct 25, 2026 8:00 a.m.