Amendment to Redevelopment/Land Use Counsel Services RFP

This municipal Request for Proposal (RFP) is an amendment pertaining to Redevelopment/Land Use Counsel and Special Redevelopment Land Use Counsel Services. The City is soliciting legal professional services related to various aspects of urban development, land use planning, complex tax incentives, and associated litigation. The amendment specifically modifies the fee schedule and the submission deadline for these critical services. The scope of work for the successful firm will encompass providing expert legal guidance and representation across different funding scenarios, including city-funded projects and those where redeveloper agreements or escrow agreements stipulate fee payment by the redeveloper. The amendment details the revised fee structure for attorneys and paralegals based on the nature and funding source of the legal services. For city-funded redevelopment special counsel services, a blended hourly rate of $225 for attorneys and $155 for paralegals is established. In cases where a redeveloper agreement or escrow agreement is negotiated for redeveloper-paid fees, the blended hourly rate increases to $395 per hour for attorneys and $155 for paralegals. City-funded litigation services will be compensated at $250 per hour for attorneys and $155 for paralegals, or $295 per hour for attorneys and $155 per hour for paralegals, depending on specifics not fully detailed in this amendment. Furthermore, complex tax incentive work for city-funded legal services sets hourly rates at $300 for partners, $250 for associates, and $120 for paralegals. Prospective bidders are advised that the submission deadline for proposals regarding these Redevelopment/Land Use Counsel Services has been officially amended. All proposals and responses are now due by December 16, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. prevailing time. A public reading of all received proposals/responses will take place at the City Law Department, Room 15, on the same day, December 16, 2024, at 11:30 a.m. prevailing time. This amendment does not specify requirements for bid security or performance bonds, nor does it provide direct contact information for inquiries; interested parties should refer to the original RFP document for full submission guidelines and contact details beyond what is provided in this amendment.