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This Solicitation opportunity from Illinois was posted on December 15, 2025. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

27-427DES-LEGAL-B-49797 | DES - RFP - Legal Services FY27-31

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27-427DES-LEGAL-B-49797State & Local

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RFP -Planning Board Attorney - 2027
Solicitation # 11703
The City of Elizabeth Planning Board is seeking qualified legal firms to serve as Counsel for the Planning Board for a contract term running from January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2027. The selected counsel will provide legal advice, research, and assistance on special matters, prepare legal documents and opinions, and attend all scheduled meetings and proceedings. The lead attorney must be admitted to practice in the State of New Jersey and the Federal District Court of New Jersey, possessing at least five years of experience serving governmental entities with a specific expertise in Land Use Law. Proposals must be submitted by 4:00 P.M. on November 24, 2026, consisting of one original and two copies. The selection process is based on a weighted evaluation of the firm's qualifications, reputation, knowledge of the City of Elizabeth, and the reasonableness of the cost proposal. Services are to be billed at hourly rates, with the option to propose a per-meeting charge, though the City will not reimburse travel expenses. Required submission documents include a technical proposal, a notarized non-collusion affidavit, an owners disclosure statement, business registration certificates, and certifications regarding affirmative action and international investment activities. Successful firms must also maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including professional, general, automobile, and workmen's compensation liability.
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The Illinois Department of Employment Security has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) numbered 27-427DES-LEGAL-B-49797, seeking law firms to provide specialized legal services related to unemployment insurance for claimants and small employers. The contract period spans five years, starting July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2031, with an option to extend to 2036. The scope includes client screening, consultations, and legal representation at hearings. This procurement aims to engage multiple vendors to ensure consistent, efficient legal advocacy for unemployment compensation matters. The solicitation is open to a range of qualified law firms with clear criteria for small employer eligibility, and it includes detailed contract terms and schedules. Additionally, this procurement incorporates strong diversity and inclusion requirements in line with Illinois state mandates. Offerors are expected to comply with the State’s Commitment to Diversity program, demonstrating efforts to promote participation of Women, Minorities, Persons with Disabilities, and Veterans through subcontracting and spend plans. The Illinois Business Enterprise Program Utilization Plan is mandated, requiring bidders to submit detailed documentation of their commitment and good faith efforts toward meeting participation goals, with failure to comply considered a material breach of contract. The agency responsible for this RFP is the Legal Services Bureau based in Chicago, Illinois, with Jason Klimes as the primary point of contact. The solicitation promotes equity, competitiveness, and continuity in delivering unemployment-related legal services.

General Info

Illinois seeks law firms for five-year unemployment legal services, emphasizing diversity and inclusion.

Place of Performance

Floor 19, Chicago, IL, 60603, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

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Illinois DES Legal Services RFP 27-427DES-LEGAL-B-49797

DOCX, High priority: read this first22 pages · rfp
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State of Illinois BEP/VBP Utilization Plan V.25.1

PDF, High priority: read this first26 pages · other
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State of Illinois Commitment to Diversity Vendor Guidance V.24.4

PDF, High priority: read this first9 pages · vendor-guidance
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c2d-vendor-answer-sheet-v.24.4.docx

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ipg-active-registered-vendor-disclosure-formerly-forms-b-v26.1.docx

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Offer to State~1.pdf

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Vendor Disclosure Forms~1.docx

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AgencyIllinois → Legal Services Bureau
Contacts1 person available
OfficeChicago, IL, 60603, USA
Office AddressChicago, IL, 60603, USA
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Jason KlimesPurchaser

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