PROPOSAL FOR GENERAL SERVICES – TOWN SOLICITOR

The Town of Coventry is seeking a law firm to provide comprehensive legal services for the remainder of the current Town Council term, which ends in December 2026. The successful bidder will serve as the chief legal advisor to the Town Council, Town Administrator, and all other offices, departments, and agencies of the Town. The law firm must have at least 15 years of experience in the general practice of law, including at least 10 years of experience representing a Rhode Island municipal government. The firm must also have experience in public law, constitutional law, litigation, tax issues, criminal prosecution, land use, and contract law. Key responsibilities of the Town Solicitor include: • Providing legal counsel to the Town Council, Town Administrator, and all other offices, departments, and agencies of the Town • Representing the Town in all actions, suits, or proceedings, civil or criminal, brought by or against it • Examining and approving the forms of all ordinances and resolutions and the forms of all invitations for bids, contracts, and other legal documents sent out by any office, department, or agency of the town • Handling all suits brought against the Town, its officials, departments, and agencies or suits initiated by the Town • Working directly with the Town Administrator, Town Clerk, Town Treasurer, and the Town's administrative staff on a wide range of municipal issues