This solicitation seeks a Tennessee‑licensed attorney (or law firm) to provide independent governance‑level legal counsel to the Williamson County Board of Education. The work focuses on board policy advice, real‑time counsel at board meetings, ethics and conflict‑of‑interest guidance, and other legal matters affecting the elected board. The agency will evaluate qualifications based on education‑law experience, independence, and client references before potentially moving to a fee‑proposal stage.
• Primary scope: advisory and representation services for the Board of Education (policy drafting, meeting counsel, ethics, superintendent‑related matters).
• Required qualifications: Tennessee bar admission, demonstrated experience with public‑sector or school‑board clients, conflict‑free status, and at least two relevant client references.
• Award: Spencer Fane LLP (single‑award).
• Contract term: one‑year with optional renewal by mutual agreement; no budget or fee structure disclosed at this stage.
• Submission deadline: sealed qualifications due July 21 2026, 2:30 PM; submissions must be mailed or hand‑delivered to the Purchasing Department.