Description
Workforce Solutions is seeking proposals from qualified firms, individuals, or a combination thereof, to provide legal services to the WFS Board of Directors, WFS Chief Executive Officer (CEO), and authorized Board staff. The scope of work includes assisting in the preparation and review of general legal documents, performing legal research, advising on legal aspects of proposed actions, and attending Board meetings. The contract period will begin on December 1, 2026, and will be for one year, with the option to renew for up to four additional one-year terms.
• The applicant should have direct experience serving as counsel to a 501(c)(3) entity, public agency, workforce board, or similar organization.
• The applicant should have experience providing legal services to public agencies, nonprofit organizations, workforce boards, or similar entities.
• The applicant must have at least one other qualified attorney available to render advice and otherwise represent the interests of WFS when the applicant is unavailable.
• The contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria, which includes attorney qualifications, knowledge, and experience, legal experience, references, and cost/price.
• The proposal should include a qualification package with the required information, including organization description, experience, references, and cost/price.
• The respondent should submit a certification regarding debarment, suspension, and other responsibility matters, as well as a certification regarding lobbying.
• The respondent should also submit a disclosure of interests and a certification regarding Texas corporate franchise tax.