CITY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ)

The City of Richmond’s Attorney’s Office is issuing an RFQ to create a qualified‑attorney/firm list for municipal legal services spanning fiscal years 2026‑27 through 2031‑32. Firms will be evaluated on public‑agency experience, attorney qualifications, references, diversity commitments, and hourly fee structures. Qualified firms may be engaged on a case‑by‑case basis for matters such as land‑use, labor & employment, government law, public safety, finance, construction, environmental, technology, and litigation. The solicitation requires electronic submission of a statement of qualifications (max 20 pages), insurance certificates, a sanctuary‑city compliance statement, DEI data, and detailed hourly rates inclusive of overhead. Selection does not guarantee work; firms are placed on a list and may be called for specific engagements. • Covers a broad range of municipal legal practice areas (e.g., land‑use, labor, litigation, environmental, tech). • Requires detailed qualifications, insurance, DEI information, and full fee schedule. • Evaluation weighted heavily toward public‑agency experience (35 %) and attorney qualifications (25 %).