Description
The Judson Independent School District (JISD) is seeking to establish a pre‑qualified pool of law firms to provide comprehensive legal services for a five‑year term. The scope covers administrative and governance matters, human‑resources and employment law, student‑related legal issues, special‑education and Section 504 representation, procurement and real‑estate contracts, bond counsel services, and general counsel support. Firms must have at least five years of relevant experience, have served three or more comparable K‑12 districts, and meet extensive insurance and certification requirements. The solicitation requires a hard‑copy, sealed submission and an electronic PDF on a flash drive by the Oct 28 2026 deadline, with questions due Oct 20 2026. The district may award multiple contracts, and the contract can be terminated by either party with 30‑day notice.
• Full‑service legal counsel for a K‑12 district covering HR, student discipline, special‑education, procurement, bond financing, and general policy matters.
• Minimum 5 years experience and service to ≥ 3 comparable school districts; preferred ≥ 10 years and service to ≥ 6 districts.
• Mandatory insurance coverage (general, auto, workers’ comp, professional liability) and a suite of state/federal certifications.
• Submission required in sealed hard‑copy plus PDF on flash drive; no electronic/fax submissions accepted.
• Contract length 5 years, with early‑termination option and a 60‑day offer‑open period.