VILLAGE OF SCHUYLERVILLE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS PLANNING AND ZONING LEGAL COUNSEL

The Village of Schuylerville, New York, is seeking proposals from qualified attorneys or law firms to serve as Planning and Zoning Counsel. The selected counsel will provide legal advice and support to the Village Board of Trustees, Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals, and other officials on matters involving zoning, planning, land use, and development review. Key responsibilities include advising on site plan reviews, special use permits, subdivisions, and lot-line adjustments, as well as drafting zoning amendments, ensuring SEQRA compliance, and managing Article 78 proceedings and land-use litigation. All services must be performed in accordance with New York State Village Law, Municipal Home Rule Law, and the Open Meetings Law. The Village is specifically requesting a professional relationship based on a fixed monthly retainer for ordinary services to ensure predictable legal costs, rather than an hourly billing arrangement. Proposals are due by October 7, 2026, at 4:00 PM. Selection will be based on the best overall value, considering factors such as New York municipal land-use experience, responsiveness, and the quality of the specific attorney performing the work. The anticipated initial term of the engagement is approximately one year, with the possibility of renewal upon mutual agreement. Selected counsel must maintain appropriate professional liability insurance and be available for both in-person and remote meetings as required.