Project Information

Bid Title

Town Attorney Legal Services

Issuing Agency

Town of Mansfield

Location

Connecticut

Published Date

Dec 10, 2025

Closing Date

Jan 15, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

Bid Title:	Town Attorney Legal Services
Category:	Planning & Development
Status:	Open

Publication Date/Time: 12/10/2025 4:00 PM Closing Date/Time: 1/15/2026 12:00 PM Related Documents: RFQ - Town Attorney 2025 Land Use Housing

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TOWN OF MANSFIELD, CONNECTICUT

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ)

TOWN ATTORNEY LEGAL SERVICES

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Thursday, January 15, 2026 by 12:00 p.m.

SUBMISSION CONTACT AND ADDRESS:

Mr. Ryan J. Aylesworth

Town Manager

Town of Mansfield

4 South Eagleville Road

Mansfield, Connecticut 06268-2599

(860) 429-3336

TownMngr@mansfieldct.org

Proposals will be accepted in electronic format only via the Bonfire platform.

Overview

The Town of Mansfield invites submittals from qualified attorneys or firms to provide legal services

in the areas of land use, environmental regulation, and code enforcement.

The selected firm will provide specialized counsel to support the Town’s Planning and Zoning

Commission, Inland Wetlands Agency, Zoning Board of Appeals, and the Departments of Planning

and Development and Building and Housing Inspection.

Scope of Services

Duties of the selected firm are likely to include, but are not limited to:

• Representing the Town in land use, environmental, and code enforcement actions,

including appeals, settlements, and litigation.

• Advising land use boards, commissions, and staff on legal matters, powers, and duties, and

providing written opinions as needed.

• Preparing and reviewing land use regulations, ordinances, amendments, decisions, and

related legal documents.

• Drafting and reviewing contracts, easements, liens, and other legal instruments related to

land use and code violations.

• Assisting with zoning, subdivision, wetlands, code enforcement matters, including

occupancy limits, and nuisance abatement.

• Providing legal support for environmental compliance and affordable housing initiatives.

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About Mansfield

Mansfield, with a population of approximately 26,000, is located in the Northeastern portion of the

state, better known as Connecticut’s Last Green Valley National Heritage Corridor. Home to the

University of Connecticut, Mansfield offers the unique blend of urban (Downtown Storrs -

www.mansfieldmdp.org), suburban, and rural living in a university setting. Mansfield has a variety

of cultural and educational offerings, as well as an abundance of natural resources ideal for

activities such as hiking, cycling, and kayaking. Mansfield operates under a Council-Manager form

of government, with the Town Manager serving as the Chief Executive Officer responsible for

overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Town.

Mansfield is a full-service municipality providing the following services: animal control; building and

housing inspection; fire and emergency services; human services; library; parks and recreation;

planning and development; police; public works; and a number of administrative functions such as

finance, human resources, information technology, and facilities management. The Town of

Mansfield has approximately 130 full-time employees, 560 part-time employees, for a total of 690

employees.

Summary

The firm should submit by email a letter of interest containing general information on the firm; the

firm’s brochure, resumes for key personnel and information regarding experience conducting

similar business; references; and rates for work performed. Submissions should be directed

electronically via the Bonfire platform to Mr. Ryan J. Aylesworth, Town Manager, not later than

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.

The Town intends to “short-list” firms responding to this RFQ and to interview one or more firms to

accurately assess their qualifications. The Town will negotiate a scope of services and a fee

proposal with the selected firm. The Town will evaluate and select the firm based on qualifications,

experience and performance with similar projects, references, ability to provide timely services,

awareness of project issues, opportunities and constraints, and estimated fees and expenses. The

selected firm must be able to meet all municipal, state and federal affirmative action and equal

employment opportunity practices and guidelines.

The Town does not expressly state or imply any obligation to reimburse responding firms for any

expenses incurred in preparing submissions in response to this request. The Town reserves the

right to reject any or all submissions, to select a firm in a manner that is advantageous to the town

and to waive all formalities in the bidding.

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Commodity Codes

• NAICS 541110Offices of Lawyers

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