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Bid Title

PASCO PUBLIC FACILITIES DISTRICT (PPFD) ATTORNEY -- GENERAL LEGAL SERVICES

Issuing Agency

City of Pasco

Location

Washington

Published Date

Nov 12, 2025

Closing Date

Dec 1, 2025

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

Bid Title:	PASCO PUBLIC FACILITIES DISTRICT (PPFD) ATTORNEY -- GENERAL LEGAL SERVICES
Category:	Parks & Recreation
Status:	Open

Description: The Pasco Public Facilities District of Pasco, Washington, (PPFD) Executive Director is soliciting Proposals from qualified Firms to provide comprehensive legal and advisory services for district operations. These services include, but are not limited to, general district legal counsel, litigation representation, contract and document review, and assistance with compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The selected Firm will assist in providing strategic legal advice, drafting legal documents, and representing the PPFD in administrative or judicial proceedings as needed. The complete RFP and full scope of work may be obtained via the City of Pasco’s website – http://www.pasco-wa.gov/Bids.aspx . It is the sole responsibility of the Firm to obtain any RFP updates or addenda from the City’s website. Responses shall be submitted electronically. One electronic copy, including attachments, shall be transmitted to the Executive Director at For security reasons, you must enable JavaScript to view this E-mail address..  Email Subject shall be: ‘ RFP – PPFD general legal services” with a maximum size of 20mb.  The due date is Monday, December 1, 2025 no later than 2:00pm. Technical questions regarding the scope of this project should be put in writing and directed to  Matt Watkins at For security reasons, you must enable JavaScript to view this E-mail address. no less than three (3) working days prior to the time that submittals are due. The PPFD, in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252,42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4) and the Regulations, hereby notifies all bidders that will affirmatively ensure that any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full and fair opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award. Publication Date/Time: 11/12/2025 8:00 AM Publication Information: Tri-City Herald Closing Date/Time: 12/1/2025 2:00 PM Submittal Information: Electronic Submittal - submit to: [email protected] Bid Opening Information: Proposal Pre-bid Meeting: N/A Contact Person: Matt Watkins - Executive Director (PFD) [email protected] Download Available: City of Pasco Website Fee: No fee to download or submit Plan & Spec Available: N/A Business Hours: Mon-Fri: 8:00a-5:00p Fax Number: N/A Plan Holders List: N/A Related Documents: PPFD - Pasco Public Facilities District Attorney -- General Legal Services RFP

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525 N Third Avenue

Pasco, WA 99301

Phone 509.544.3060

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

PFD ATTORNEY

GENERAL LEGAL SERVICES

RESPONSE DUE: December 1, 2025 at 2:00PM

November 2025

PASCO PUBLIC FACILITIES DISTRICT, WASHINGTON

PFD Attorney General Legal Services RFP

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS ..............................................................................................................3

1.1 INVITATION TO PROPOSE.......................................................................................................................3

1.2 INTENT OF THE PPFD ..............................................................................................................................4

1.3 QUESTIONS...............................................................................................................................................4

1.4 SUBMISSION PROCEDURES...................................................................................................................4

1.5 LATE SUBMITTALS AND MODIFICATIONS.............................................................................................4

1.6 WITHDRAWAL OF SUBMITTALS .............................................................................................................4

1.7 CONDITIONS AFFECTING THE WORK ...................................................................................................4

1.8 EXPLANATIONS FOR SUBMITTING Firms ..............................................................................................5

1.9 PPFD REPRESENTATIVE.........................................................................................................................5

1.10 FORMAT OF SUBMITTALS .......................................................................................................................5

1.11 BASIS FOR SELECTION ...........................................................................................................................5

1.12 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT.............................................................................................6

2 SCOPE OF WORK .............................................................................................................................................6

2.1 BACKGROUND ..........................................................................................................................................6

2.2 PURPOSE ..................................................................................................................................................7

2.3 PPFD ATTORNEY SERVICES ..................................................................................................................7

2.4 PERFORMANCE STANDARDS ................................................................................................................8

2.5 CONTRACT DURATION ............................................................................................................................8

2.6 PPFD RESPONSIBILITIES ........................................................................................................................9

3 SELECTION CRITERIA......................................................................................................................................9

3.1 SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS .................................................................................................................9

3.2 FIRM QUALIFICATIONS ......................................................................................................................... 10

3.3 INTERVIEW PROCESS .......................................................................................................................... 10

APPENDIX A: PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT .....................................................................................1

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PASCO PUBLIC FACILITIES DISTRICT, WASHINGTON

PFD Attorney General Legal Services RFP

1 INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS

1.1 INVITATION TO PROPOSE

The Pasco Public Facilities District of Pasco, Washington, (PPFD) Executive Director is soliciting Proposals from

qualified Firms to provide comprehensive legal and advisory services for district operations. These services

include, but are not limited to, general district legal counsel, litigation representation, contract and document

review, and assistance with compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The selected Firm will

assist in providing strategic legal advice, drafting legal documents, and representing the PPFD in administrative or

judicial proceedings as needed.

The complete RFP and full scope of work may be obtained via the City of Pasco’s website – http://www.pasco-

wa.gov/Bids.aspx. It is the sole responsibility of the Firm to obtain any RFP updates or addenda from the City’s

website.

Responses shall be submitted electronically. One electronic copy, including attachments, shall be transmitted to

the Executive Director at pfd-watkins@pasco-wa.gov. Email Subject shall be: ‘RFP – PPFD GENERAL LEGAL

SERVICES” with a maximum size of 20mb. The due date is Monday, December 1, 2025 no later than 2:00pm.

Technical questions regarding the scope of this project should be put in writing and directed to Matt Watkins at

pfd-watkins@pasco-wa.gov no less than three (3) working days prior to the time that submittals are due.

The PPFD, in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252,42 U.S.C.

2000d to 2000d-4) and the Regulations, hereby notifies all bidders that will affirmatively ensure that any contract

entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full and fair

opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of

race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award.

Pasco Public Facilities District, Washington

____________________________________________

Prepared by Matt Watkins, Executive Director

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PASCO PUBLIC FACILITIES DISTRICT, WASHINGTON

PFD Attorney General Legal Services RFP

1.2 INTENT OF THE PPFD

The objective of this RFP is to provide sufficient information to enable qualified Firms to submit written Proposals

that demonstrate experience in comprehensive legal and advisory services for public facilities districts.

This RFP is not a contractual offer, nor is it a commitment to purchase services. Contents of this RFP and the Firm’s

submittal will be used as the basis to determine final contractual obligations. It is understood that this RFP and the

successful Firm’s submittal may be attached or included by reference, in part or in whole, to any agreement

regarding the services included in this RFP between the PPFD and said Firm.

1.3 QUESTIONS

Any explanation desired by a submitting Firm regarding the meaning or interpretation of the RFP, or any part thereof,

must be submitted in writing (via email) and directed to Matt Watkins at pfd-watkins@pasco-wa.gov, no less than

three (3) working days prior to the time that submittals are due.

Any interpretation made will be in the form of an addendum to the RFP, issued by the PPFD and will be posted to

the City Website – http://www.pasco-wa.gov/Bids.aspx. It is the sole responsibility of the Firm to obtain any RFP

updates or addenda. Please include “RFP – PPFD GENERAL LEGAL SERVICES” in the subject line for all emails

and correspondence related to this project.

1.4 SUBMISSION PROCEDURES

For consideration, Firms are required to submit an electronic copy of their Proposal. Failure to provide the submittal

in the appropriate manner will result in disqualification. Hard-copy or fax submittals are not permitted and will not

be accepted. One electronic copy, including attachments, shall be transmitted to the Executive Director at pfd-

watkins@pasco-wa.gov. Receipt time of submittal will be considered the time-stamp of the incoming email created

automatically by the City’s email server. Firms are encouraged to submit the Proposals with adequate time for the

email to be processed by the City’s email server.

Email Subject shall be:

- RFP – PPFD GENERAL LEGAL SERVICES

Due Date:

- Monday, December 1, 2025 at 2:00PM

1.5 LATE SUBMITTALS AND MODIFICATIONS

Submittals and modifications thereof received after the stated time of closing will not be considered. The City and

PPFD are not responsible for late deliveries. In accordance with the Due Date from Section 1.4 of this RFP, the

time of closing will be determined per the Pacific Time Clock at http://www.time.gov/.

1.6 WITHDRAWAL OF SUBMITTALS

Submittals may be withdrawn by written request up to one (1) hour after the stated time of closing, as mentioned

above. Determination of the one-hour grace period shall be calculated based on the same reference as identified

in Section 1.5.

1.7 CONDITIONS AFFECTING THE WORK

Before submitting a Proposal, each submitting Firm is advised to:

1) Examine this RFP documents thoroughly. Review and be familiar with this request.

2) Ensure familiarity with federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations that may – in any

manner – affect the cost, progress, or performance of the work.

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PASCO PUBLIC FACILITIES DISTRICT, WASHINGTON

PFD Attorney General Legal Services RFP

3) Study and carefully correlate said Firm’s observations with the RFP response.

Failure to do so will not relieve any Firm from any contractual obligations of the work described herein.

1.8 EXPLANATIONS FOR SUBMITTING Firms

There are eleven (11) pages in this RFP, including the cover sheet, table of contents and body, excluding

appendices. Each is sequentially numbered in the bottom right corner of the page (Pages 1–11). Appendix A

retained its independent numbering system (A1. It is the responsibility of the submitting Firm to ensure that all

pages are included. If any pages are missing, the Firm should immediately request a copy of the missing page(s)

by emailing the PPFD Executive Director. Please write “RFP – PPFD GENERAL LEGAL SERVICES” in the subject

line. It is the responsibility of the Firm to procure missing pages; submittals based on incomplete information will

not be granted exception for any faults deriving thereof.

Any explanation desired by a submitting Firm regarding the meaning or interpretation of the RFP, or any part thereof,

must be requested in writing (via email) and directed to all PPFD Representative listed in Section 1.9, no less than

72 hours prior to the time that submittals are due. Any interpretation made will be in the form of an addendum to

the RFP, issued by the PPFD and will be posted to the City Website – http://www.pasco-wa.gov/Bids.aspx . It is the

sole responsibility of the Firm to obtain any RFP updates or addenda.

1.9 PPFD REPRESENTATIVE

Matt Watkins, Executive Director

Pasco Public Facilities District

525 N 3rd Avenue

Pasco, WA 99301

pfd-watkins@pasco-wa.gov

1.10 FORMAT OF SUBMITTALS

To assist in the evaluation process, submittals shall conform to the following:

1) The submittal shall be limited to a maximum of 15 pages.

2) All pages will be counted towards the page total, except for the front cover, back cover, tab pages, staff

resumes (each not to exceed 2 pages in length), references, and the cover letter. The cover letter shall be

limited to a maximum of 2 pages.

3) All pages shall be 8½” x 11”.

4) Font shall be “Arial” no smaller than “10 point”. The body of this RFP is written in “Arial 10-point” as

example.

5) Margins on all edges should be a minimum of 0.75-inches.

1.11 BASIS FOR SELECTION

A. GENERAL

The selection process will be based on demonstrated experience and qualifications in providing comparable

services. For the purposes of this RFP, "comparable services" refers to comprehensive legal and advisory services

for public facilities districts, specifically for agencies of a scope to the PPFD or equivalent experience. Additionally,

the Firm must show a proven ability to collaborate effectively with PPFD Staff and Board.

B. SELECTION COMMITTEE

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