The City of Tempe issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for court-appointed attorneys to provide legal services to the city. The contract was awarded to Aranda Law, PLLC, with a start date of July 1, 2024, and an end date of June 30, 2025. The contract has a renewal option for up to 4 additional years. The scope of work includes providing legal representation to the city in various matters, with a compensation rate of $70 per hour and a 3-hour minimum. The city reserves the right to terminate the contract if funds are not allocated for the continued use of services.
• The contract is governed by the laws of the State of Arizona.
• The contractor must comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.
• The contractor must provide a copy of its antidiscrimination policy to the Procurement Officer.
• The contractor must certify that it does not use the forced labor of ethnic Uyghurs in the People's Republic of China.
• The contractor must comply with the City's Sustainable Procurement Policy.