RFP2M25-22 RFQ for Legal Counsel Services to the Alhambra Civic Service Commission

The City of Alhambra is seeking qualified attorneys or law firms to serve as legal counsel for its Civil Service Commission on an as‑needed basis. The three‑year contract (with an option to renew) will cover advisory, representation, and compliance work related to municipal employment, labor, civil service, and administrative law, especially for disciplinary appeals, investigations, rule drafting, public‑records requests, and subpoena processing. Applicants must be California‑licensed, have at least five years of municipal employment law experience, and two years serving a public personnel or civil service body, with no conflicts of interest. Submissions (original + three hard copies and an electronic PDF) are due by 5 PM PST on October 19 2026. • Provide legal advice on City policies, municipal code, police/fire Lexipol policies, and civil‑service rules. • Attend regular and special commission meetings; represent the commission in disciplinary hearings and appeals. • Assist with investigations, drafting/amending commission regulations, and responding to public‑records requests. • Manage subpoena processing and ensure compliance with open‑meeting and public‑records statutes. • Required qualifications: active CA State Bar membership, ≥5 years municipal employment law, ≥2 years counsel to a personnel/commission body, demonstrated labor‑law expertise, no conflicts. • Submission deadline: October 19 2026, 5 PM PST; questions due by October 5 2026. • Contract term: 3 years, anticipated award November 2026.