Legal Services for the Board of Trustees

This solicitation seeks a qualified attorney or law firm to provide comprehensive legal services to the Board of Trustees of St. Johns River State College, including advice, representation, and attendance at Board meetings across the college’s service districts (Putnam, St. Johns, and Clay counties). The contract will be negotiated on a qualification‑based basis after an RFQ process, with the intent to award to Douglas Law Firm. Compensation will be a monthly retainer plus hourly rates for attorneys and paralegals, with detailed invoicing and reimbursable expenses. The award follows a public opening on September 18, 2023, and board presentations scheduled for October 18, 2023. • Scope: General counsel, litigation, advisory services to the President, and related support for a public community college board. • Evaluation: Qualifications, experience with government/educational entities, personnel, and cost structure. • Timeline: RFQ due Sep 18 2023, intent to negotiate Sep 19 2023, board decision Oct 18 2023. • Vendor requirement: Must have an office in the college’s service counties and be in good standing with the Florida Bar.