Legal Services

The City of Farmers Branch is seeking qualified law firms or individual attorneys to provide comprehensive municipal legal and prosecutorial services. The scope includes designating a City Attorney, municipal court prosecutors, drafting and reviewing ordinances, contracts, and real‑estate documents, offering counsel on employment and land‑use matters, ensuring contract compliance, negotiating disputes, and representing the City in litigation. Submissions must include detailed qualifications, resumes, references, and disclosures, and be delivered by the RFQ deadline. The contract will be on an at‑will basis with a 90‑day termination notice. • Services: General municipal counsel, court prosecution, land‑use counsel, HR/employment law, contract review, litigation representation. • Deliverables: Availability for Council/Manager meetings, office hours, legal opinions, drafting documents, dispute resolution. • Submission: Sealed RFQ with original + two copies, containing title page, qualifications, resumes, references, and conflict disclosures. • Deadline: October 27, 2026, 2:00 PM CST (questions due same day 5:00 PM CST). • Evaluation: 100‑point rubric focusing on professional qualifications, municipal experience, team compatibility, and reputation. • Term: Indefinite “at‑will” agreement; either party may terminate with 90 days’ written notice.