RFP 27-001 - Legal Services

City Schools of Decatur is soliciting proposals through RFP 27-001 for comprehensive legal services to support its Board of Education and District administrative operations. The procurement is divided into two distinct categories: Board of Education Legal Counsel and District/Administrative Legal Counsel, which will be evaluated separately using a best value approach. The scope of work encompasses Georgia Charter System Law, special education, labor and employment, and general school law. Key deliverables for Board services include attending meetings and retreats, serving as parliamentarian, and managing conflicts between the Board and administration. Proposals are due by October 20, 2026, and must be submitted as one original and six printed copies along with a PDF electronic copy on a USB drive. The contract is a requirements-based agreement with an initial one-year term and options for up to six additional one-year renewals, terminating annually on June 30. Lead attorneys must be active members in good standing of the State Bar of Georgia. Strict compliance is required regarding the confidentiality of student and employee records under FERPA, PPRA, COPPA, and the Georgia Student Data Privacy, Accessibility, and Transparency Act. Additionally, the contract mandates specific safeguards against the unauthorized use of generative AI for protected data and requires the maintenance of professional liability insurance for the contract duration plus three years. Payment is dependent upon the availability of appropriations, and invoicing must be detailed to avoid block billing.