Tender: Contracted Municipal Legal Services – Town of Battleford, Saskatchewan

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The Town of Battleford is seeking a law firm or lawyer to provide contracted legal services to deliver timely, practical and cost-effective legal advice to Council, the CAO and municipal administration on an as-needed basis, including attendance at Council, committee or other municipal meetings when required. The Municipality seeks a provider experienced with Saskatchewan municipalities who can handle routine and specialized municipal matters related to municipal administration, bylaw development and enforcement, planning and development, land and property transactions, roads and infrastructure, water and sewer services, parks and recreational facilities, agreements and contracts, procurement, employment and HR, municipal taxation and assessment, council and committee governance and other municipal functions. The successful proponent must provide prompt, professional advice, identify legal risks with practical recommendations, maintain confidentiality and professional liability insurance, comply with applicable legislation and professional requirements, promptly disclose conflicts of interest, maintain complete and accurate files, work cooperatively with Council and administration, and provide advance notice of anticipated significant legal costs. Proposals will be evaluated on Municipal Legal Experience (25%), Qualifications and Experience of the Proposed Legal Team (25%), Understanding of Municipal Requirements (15%), Service Availability and Responsiveness (15%), Fee Structure and Value (15%) and References (5%); the Municipality may modify criteria or weighting and the lowest-priced proposal will not necessarily be selected.