Description
The City Schools of Decatur (CSD) is seeking a qualified law firm to provide comprehensive legal services for its K‑12 district. The scope covers Board of Education legal counsel, district/administrative counsel, and any combination thereof, including litigation, negotiations, charter petitions, funding disputes, and advisory work. Proposals may be submitted for all or selected service areas, and CSD will evaluate based on qualifications, experience, conflict‑of‑interest disclosures, insurance coverage, and value. Key procedural points include a pre‑work session on Oct 13, 2026, a submission deadline of Oct 20, 2026, mandatory submission checklist items, and required disclosures (10‑year conflict history, insurance, E‑Verify compliance).
• Legal services categories: Board counsel, District/Administrative counsel, or both.
• Required deliverables: Executive summary, firm qualifications, detailed response to each service area, attorney/team bios, conflict‑of‑interest disclosure, insurance certificates, pricing envelope, immigration/security forms, and certifications.
• Evaluation: Administrative committee (no Board members) using criteria in Section VI.B; no formal debrief for unsuccessful offerors.
• Historical spend on outside counsel: FY2024 $375k, FY2025 $537k, FY2026 $648k.
• Remote service delivery permitted, but in‑person attendance required for Board meetings, hearings, etc.