RFP-JAC-270000000218-2 | Jackson Public Schools- Legal Services

Jackson Public Schools is soliciting proposals for professional legal services across eight key practice areas, including General Counsel and Governance, Labor and Employment, Special Education and Section 504, Student Matters, Civil Rights and Harassment, Business, Finance and Construction, Litigation, and Professional Training. The selection process is based on a 100-point scale, prioritizing Michigan school-law experience, depth in practice areas, service responsiveness, cost, references, and training capabilities. Finalists may undergo a 45-minute interview with the lead attorney before the Superintendent recommends a firm to the Board of Education for the final decision. Proposals must be submitted in sealed envelopes and include a detailed firm overview, assigned team resumes, relevant experience with Michigan schools, and a service approach. Required documentation includes a notarized Iran Economic Sanctions Act certification, a familial relationship disclosure statement per MCL 380.1267, and a certificate of professional liability insurance at the time of award. Fee proposals must be submitted separately and can include hourly rates for partners, associates, and paralegals, as well as optional monthly retainers or annual training packages. The resulting engagement is subject to a written agreement and may be terminated by either party with 60 days' written notice, in accordance with the Michigan Rules of Professional Conduct.