USA (Coachella, California) – City Attorney Services
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Scope of Work
(1) Vendor needs to provide city attorney services to the government authority located in Coachella, CA.- General Legal Counsel and Advisory ServicesThe Provider shall serve as the primary legal advisor to the City Council, City Manager, department directors, and all City boards, commissions, and advisory committees. This includes, but is not limited to:- Providing timely written and oral legal opinions on matters of municipal law, including but not limited to constitutional law, administrative law, land use and zoning, public finance, open meetings law, public records law, employment law, contract law, and intergovernmental relations.- Advising the City Council and staff on the legal implications of proposed policies, ordinances, resolutions, and administrative actions prior to adoption or implementation.- Reviewing and interpreting existing City ordinances, resolutions, contracts, and other legal instruments upon request.- Attendance at City Council and Committee MeetingsThe Provider shall be available to attend all regularly scheduled and special City Council meetings, as well as meetings of City boards, commissions, and committees as directed by the City Manager or City Council. Specific responsibilities include:- Attending all regular and special City Council meetings in person (or via approved remote means when authorized) to provide real-time legal counsel.- Advising the presiding officer and Council members on procedural and legal matters during meetings, including parliamentary procedure, conflict of interest, and open meeting requirements.- Drafting and Review of Legal DocumentsThe Provider shall be responsible for drafting, reviewing, and approving all legal documents on behalf of the City, including but not limited to:- Drafting and reviewing ordinances, resolutions, proclamations, and other legislative instruments for legal sufficiency, clarity, and compliance with applicable law.- Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts, agreements, memoranda of understanding (MOUs), interlocal agreements, development agreements, and other legal instruments to which the City is a party.(2) All question must be submitted no later than July 6, 2026.
Eligibility
Onshore (USA organization Only)
Place of Performance
Performance of the work will be Offsite. Vendor needs to carry work in their office premises.
Questions & Answers Deadline
July 6, 2026