Legal Services

The City of Hopkinsville, Kentucky, is soliciting proposals from qualified attorneys and law firms to provide legal services related to its property foreclosure process and Lot Next Door Program. Here's a summary of the Request for Proposals (RFP) document: **Key Details:** * Sealed proposals are due by 2:00 p.m. local time on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at the Finance Department, 715 S. Virginia Street, Hopkinsville, KY 42240. * Proposals must be labeled "Sealed Proposal: Legal Services, RFP Number 2025-10500-001" and include the name and address of the attorney or law firm submitting the proposal. * The City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to negotiate the billing arrangement with the selected proposer. **Scope of Work:** * The selected attorney or law firm will be expected to perform the following legal services: + Real estate title searches + Drafting complaints and pleadings in foreclosure actions + Attending Christian Circuit Court Hearings + Drafting deeds + Working with the City Attorney on pending foreclosure actions **Proposal Requirements:** * Proposers must describe their experience related to the areas outlined in the specifications section, with a particular interest in mass foreclosure initiatives. * Proposers must provide information on their organization, size, structure, and areas of practice. * Proposers must attach a description of the qualifications of the attorneys who will be working on the project, including their professional education, background, and experience. * Proposers must provide their proposed price, including hourly billing rates and charges for expenses. **Eligibility:** * Only attorneys currently licensed to practice law in Kentucky, or law firms including such attorneys, may respond to the RFP. * The City will hold each proposer responsible for compliance with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations applicable to this bid and any subsequent contract. **Evaluation Criteria:** * The City will evaluate proposals based on the proposer's experience, qualifications, and price. * The lowest and best supplier will be chosen as deemed by the internal evaluation staff.