RFP-JAC-270000000218-1 | Jackson Public Schools- Legal Services

Jackson Public Schools is soliciting proposals for professional legal services to provide responsive, practical advice and proactive training to reduce legal risk. The scope of work covers several key practice areas, including general counsel and governance, labor and employment, special education and Section 504, student matters, civil rights and harassment, and business, finance, and construction. Firms may propose for all or a selection of these areas. The engagement requires a written agreement and professional liability insurance, with a termination policy allowing either party to end the contract with 60 days' written notice. Proposals are evaluated on a 100-point scale, prioritizing Michigan school-law experience, depth in practice areas, service approach, cost, references, and training capabilities. The selection process involves a technical review by a committee consisting of the Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent of Finance, Executive Director of HR, and a Board member, followed by potential interviews with finalists. Final selection is made by the Board of Education during a public meeting. Submissions must be delivered in a sealed envelope marked RFP JPS Legal Services, with the fee proposal submitted in a separate sealed envelope or file. Required documentation includes a practice area response form, a notarized familial relationship disclosure statement, and a certificate of insurance upon award. Invoicing is expected monthly in 0.1-hour increments. Proposals must remain valid for 90 days after the submission deadline.