RFQ #25-17 City Attorney Services

RFQ #25-17 - CITY ATTORNEY SERVICES

 The City of Smithville, Missouri is requesting Statements of Qualifications from experienced firms to provide general City Attorney services for the City.  Qualifications packets for this service will be received by the City of Smithville, Missouri, at City Hall at 107 West Main Street, Smithville, MO 64089, until 10 a.m. local time on October 3, 2025.

INSTRUCTIONS TO PROPOSERS:

  1. Response to this RFQ should be addressed to Cynthia Wagner, City Administrator, 107 W. Main Street, Smithville, Missouri 64089 and be received before 10 a.m. local time on October 3, 2025.
  2. All RFQs must be sealed and marked on the outer envelope by RFQ number and date of closing. Firms shall submit three (3) paper copies and one (1) PDF copy on a CD or USB of their Qualifications. The only information we will read at the closing will be the names of proposers who responded.
  3. Any proposals received after the specified date and time will be rejected and returned unopened. Proposals may not be modified or withdrawn after the submittal deadline.  However, a respondent may withdraw a proposal from the selection process at any time prior to the submittal deadline.  The City reserves the right to extend the time for submittals.
  4. Additional promotional materials/brochures may be included in addition to the proposal, but may not substitute for any of the content requirements of the proposal itself. This additional material need not be submitted in electronic format.
  5. Communication (other than through the process described herein) with the City, the selection committee, or the general public relative to this RFQ prior to the announcement of a selection is strictly prohibited.
  6. The City reserves the right to request a change in any proposed sub-consultants, if applicable.
  7. The City reserves the right to waive any irregularities and/or reject any and all submittals. The City is under no obligation to award a contract to any firm or individual attorney submitting a proposal.
  8. The City shall not be responsible for any costs incurred in the preparation, submittal, and presentation of proposals.
  9. All materials submitted shall become the property of the City and shall be subject to the laws and regulations relating to the disclosure of public information. No guarantee of privacy or confidentiality is offered or implied.
  10. Disabled persons wishing to participate in the RFQ closing and who require a reasonable accommodation may call the City at (816) 532-3897 or email at rwelch@smithvillemo.org. A forty-eight-hour notice is required.
  11. Any questions regarding this RFQ should be directed to Cynthia Wagner, City Administrator, 107 W. Main Street, Smithville, Missouri 64089; 816-532-3897

 

THE CITY OF SMITHVILLE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY OR ALL PROPOSALS.

Rick Welch, Finance Director                                   Issued: September 12, 2025

RFQ# 25-17 City Attorney Services