This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Perryville, Maryland. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

The Town desires Legal Counsel to provide general legal advice and review to the Mayor and Commissioners and Town Staff. Legal Counsel must be experienced in municipal law, legislation drafting, land use, zoning, planning, Open Meeting Act, record keeping, government contract, bidding, code enforcement, and local governmental structure. Legal Counsel's opinion shall conform to the standards and ethical obligations set forth by the Maryland Attorneys' Rules of Professional Conduct and any other governing legal authority relevant to municipal legal practice. Legal Counsel shall be a member in good standing of the bar of the State of Maryland and shall be admitted to practice before all State courts. TERMS The Town seeks to enter into an ongoing contract with Legal Counsel to provide ongoing legal services. Legal Counsel must be available to attend monthly meetings on the first Tuesday of the month and available to attend special meetings as requested. INSURANCE Legal Counsel shall: (i) maintain professional liability/malpractice insurance coverage and general commercial liability insurance coverage with limits of coverage of not less than $1,000,000 in the aggregate and $500,000 per claim; (ii) maintain workers' compensation coverage in accordance with applicable statutory requirements; and (iii) to the extent permissible under such coverages, name the Town as additional insureds. Legal Counsel shall provide certificates of such insurance to the Town. INQUIRIES OR CONCERNS Direct questions related to this Request for Proposal should be directed to the Town Administrator, George Patchell at gpatchell@perryvillemd.org or 410-642-6066. Rejection of Proposal: The Mayor & Commissioners reserve the right to accept or reject any or all bids. Bid Review/Award: The Town will review all bids and accept the bid that most favorable. Acceptance and Rejection Letter: Notification letters will be sent within thirty (30) days of the bid award. Successful bidder shall provide contract for work upon receipt of bid award letter.