BOE #2026-02

The City of Detroit Office of Contracting and Procurement, on behalf of the Board of Ethics, is soliciting proposals under RFP 09.24.26 (BOE #2026-02) for qualified outside counsel to provide a preliminary written legal analysis for investigation #2026-02. The scope of work involves delivering legal opinions on the expiration of the two-year limitations period for alleged ethics violations, whether tax abatement reporting constitutes doing business with the City, the propriety of issuing ethics charges before completing an investigation, and whether specific evidence shows the exercise of significant authority regarding the Lear Corporation or family employment. The contract term is for one year, and the selected firm must have a minimum of ten years of experience providing similar legal services. Proposals must be submitted via the Bonfire/EUNA Procurement Supplier Portal by September 30, 2026, at 5:00 PM. Evaluation is based on a 100-point scale, weighted toward demonstrated experience (30 points), capacity (30 points), strength of proposal (30 points), and pricing (10 points). Required submissions include a respondent questionnaire, a proposal narrative limited to five pages, a detailed pricing schedule by staff position, and various affidavits and certifications. The engagement is governed by a Model Professional Services Contract, requiring adherence to City data standards, standard NET 30 payment terms, and strict confidentiality. Additionally, the contractor must comply with the Davis-Bacon Act, fair employment practices, and provide annual ISO 27001 certification or a SOC 2 Type 2 Report.