RFP_F-0000000001 - LEGAL SERVICES – MUNICIPAL, NON-LABOR/EMPLOYMENT LAW RFP

The City of Belleville is seeking proposals from law firms to serve as general counsel and municipal law counsel. The successful firm will be responsible for providing advice and counsel, and where necessary, representation in matters involving municipal law and related issues. Such representation will include, but may not be limited to:
 

1. Represent the City as General Counsel in court proceedings in which the City is a named party (plaintiff or defendant).

2. Assist the Belleville Police Department and Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office in criminal prosecution, where applicable.

3. Advise and provide counsel to the City, through the City Manager, in legal matters pertaining to municipal law.

4. Provide legal guidance and interpretation of state and federal legislation impacting the areas of municipal government.

5. Assist the city in legal matters relevant to utilities such as the Downriver Utility Wastewater Authority of which the City is a member. 

6. Assist with arbitration proceedings, including research, advice, and representation at hearings. 

7. As necessary, attend City Council meetings and departmental staff meetings to confer and provide legal advice.

8. As necessary, provide routine legal advice and counsel.

1. Advice and counsel may be provided by way of telephone, electronic documents, email, facsimile, and U.S. mail, provided the response is acceptable and timely using one of these methods. 

10. The proposal shall identify a lead attorney with whom the City Manager will have primary contact.  Timeliness of response and accessibility are important aspects of the service.