Outside Legal Services for the Zoning Board of Appeals - Calendar Year 2027

The Town of Oyster Bay, Department of Planning and Development, is seeking proposals from qualified law firms to provide outside legal services for the Zoning Board of Appeals for the calendar year 2027. The selected firm will provide legal counseling and representation in land use and zoning litigation. Here are the key points from the Request for Proposal (RFP) document: **Proposal Submission:** * Four hard copies of the proposal must be delivered or mailed to the Commissioner of the Department of Planning and Development by September 4, 2026, at 3:00 PM. * Proposals should be organized into sections with tab dividers and include all required information. **Contract Term:** * The contract will be for one year, with two possible one-year extensions. **Evaluation Criteria:** * The Town will evaluate proposals based on the firm's experience, knowledge, and expertise in similar projects, as well as their past performance, staffing, and resources. * The cost of services will also be considered. **Scope of Services:** * The selected firm will provide legal counseling and representation for the Zoning Board of Appeals in land use and zoning litigation. * The firm will be required to provide set fees for meeting appearances and per-page costs of transcripts. **Proposal Requirements:** * Proposals should include an introductory statement, qualifications and staff information, experience and references, and a proposed methodology for the project. * Firms must demonstrate that they have no conflict of interest with the Town of Oyster Bay. **Additional Information:** * The Town reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive any technical defects or minor irregularities. * The contract can be terminated by either party with 30 days' written notice, and the Town can immediately terminate the contract if the proposer is not adequately complying with the specifications or is delaying the performance and completion of the work.