General Legal Services - Re-Solicitation

The City of Española is soliciting proposals under RFP 2027-001-A to select a qualified attorney or law firm to serve as City Attorney. The selected provider will deliver comprehensive general legal services, including lobbying before the New Mexico Legislature and other public entities, attending City Council, Board, or Commission meetings as requested by the Mayor, and providing regular status reports on legal matters to the City Manager and Mayor. The contractor must maintain a response time of no more than 48 hours for legal advice and document preparation and will be responsible for overseeing specialized legal services related to insurance claims and water rights. To be eligible, the principal attorney must be licensed in New Mexico, in good standing with the New Mexico State Bar, and possess a minimum of 25 years of legal experience. Proposals must be submitted via the Procurement Portal by November 25, 2026, and must not exceed 30 pages. Required submittals include a complete proposal, a Campaign Contribution Disclosure Form, a current W9, and proof of insurance. Award selection will be based on which responsible offeror is most advantageous to the City using a 100% weighted points-based system. Proposers must provide a cost proposal featuring standard professional hourly rates and cost estimates for specific deliverable tasks.