RFQ - Professional Services Labor & Employment

The Lorain County Board of Commissioners is seeking qualified firms and individuals to provide professional services in labor and employment. The selected firms will provide services such as collective bargaining contract negotiations, labor and employment counsel, and representation at CBA disputes. The firms must demonstrate relevant experience, qualifications, and financial stability. The submission requirements include a cover letter, firm profile, relevant experience, key personnel, project approach, and fee structure. The evaluation criteria will be based on relevant experience, qualifications of personnel, technical competence, public sector experience, capacity to perform, references, and cost/fee structure. • The County reserves the right to select one or more firms and may establish a list of pre-qualified providers. • The selected firms may be asked to provide services on a project-specific, continuing, or as-needed basis. • The firms must comply with County insurance requirements and applicable federal, state, and local regulations. • The submission deadline is August 3, 2026, at 4:00 PM.