Legal Counsel Services

The Vendor is required to provide all administration and support necessary to manage the workload to complete all assignments.
- This includes office facilities, support staff, legal research, supplies and equipment.
- The board requires that proposals identify an attorney as the lead attorney who completes the general counsel matters and maintains the centralized responsibility for coordinating other attorneys and support staff.
- Services may include:
• Draft, recommend and/or review ordinances, agreements, and policies, memoranda of understanding, resolutions, board motions, easements and similar documents.
• Participate in non-labor negotiations when requested.
• Assist the board in the sale or purchase of real and personal property, including preparation of deeds and related contracts.
• Provide legal advice and prepare formal opinions on the legal ramifications and implications of matters before the board.
• Provide analysis of other forms of organization, i.e. water and sewer or public works authorities.
• Attend board meetings when requested, remote or in-person.
• Represent the board, when requested, at various governmental agencies at all levels of government, including the grand traverse county board, board municipalities and non-member municipalities, including those from adjacent counties.
• Consult with the board and the department staff on all policies and procedures, as needed, including policies and procedures required to comply with workplace safety regulations.
• Provide monthly detailed invoices to the department director for work performed under the general legal counsel negotiated rate.
• Representation, as requested by the board as either a plaintiff or defendant, or in coordination with insurance-provided legal counsel.
- Questions/Inquires Deadline: May 2, 2025